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There Are Four Basic Forms of Ownership of Real Property and Each Have Unique Characteristics

Published May 6, 2013 | By Craig Forry

Q: Because my wife and I cannot afford the down payment on our first residence by ourselves, her father has offered to provide 100% of the down payment so long as he is a co-owner of the property and can share in any appreciation in value of the property, and we make all of the mortgage payments. What options do we have in specifying how the grant deed to the property should be prepared to provide my father-in-law with a recorded interest? Continue reading →

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The Real Property Scalpel: A Quiet Title Action

Published May 6, 2013 | By Craig Forry

Q: I need to sell my house with a short sale because I can no longer afford to pay the mortgage. But there is a cloud on the title in the form of a deed of trust that I paid off long ago to my brother, and he refuses to have the deed removed from the title. What can I do to get the title cleared of my brother’s deed so I can complete the short sale? Continue reading →

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In my position as a person of the Professional Community, a REALTOR®, for over 40 years, I have come to know many attorneys. I met Craig B. Forry, Attorney At Law, several years ago at a real estate meeting. Since that time, Craig has made himself available to present mini-seminars at real estate meetings. His knowledge encompasses a wide range legal issues. His presentations are very informative, complete on the subject and very easy to understand.
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