Category Archives: Real Estate
Top 5 Myths about the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List
Few people understand the Freddie Mac List, what it means to be on that List, and how to come off the List. In the time we’ve been representing clients to come off the List we’ve come across some myths and misconceptions, so we want to dispel some of those: Being on the Freddie Mac… Read More »
What Options are Available To Non-Performing Note Holders?
Very often, when working with someone in foreclosure, I’m asked “What options do I have with the bank?” My response is that the bank can do anything they want; the real question is what will the bank do to help? Unfortunately, the banks are restricted to what they can do by federal laws (RESPA,… Read More »
How do I Remove Someone from the Title to my House?
We received another listener question this week: “When I purchased my home, I had my daughter added to the Deed so that she could inherit the house when I die. However, we have not talked in years and I want to take her name off of the house and leave it to someone else. … Read More »
How Do I Come Off the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List?
Over the years I’ve created content around the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List – videos, Crushing Debt Podcast episodes and blogs. Put simply, the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List is a list of real estate professionals that Freddie Mac believes have taken some action, failed to take some action, originated loans, or have some systemic failure… Read More »
Ten Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask!
I have written blog articles, and have podcast episodes (www.yesnerlaw.com/podcast) about the seller’s responsibility to disclose issues with the house. Florida law requires a seller to disclose any known facts that would materially affect the value of the property, that are not readily observed by a reasonable inspection. To assist with these disclosures, Florida… Read More »
What Due Diligence Should I Do Before Investing in Real Estate?
Due diligence is defined as “an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain standard of care.” When investing in real estate, due diligence is very important because most transactions are “as-is” or “buyer beware,” unless the seller does something fraudulent. So what type of… Read More »
Can I Avoid Paying Business Debts by Shutting Down the Old Business and Opening a New Business?
We received another question from one of the listeners of The Crushing Debt Podcast: “I have an S-Corporation that is overloaded with debt. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to repay the debts of the company. Can I close my old company, then open a new company free of debt?” Great question, and… Read More »
How my Childhood Bully Created Yesner Law (or Why I Do What I Do)
Growing up, I dealt with books and homework, tests, and band practice. Mostly, I dealt with a bully. He was not just any bully – he was my bully and he tormented me non-stop for 9 years over a 12-year period of my life. Some of the tamer things that he would do: wrap… Read More »
Why Title Insurance?
One question we get often is “Should I buy Title Insurance when I buy my new house?” Without hesitation, the answer is “YES” 100% of the time. Title insurance is exactly what it sounds like – insurance that your title to the house is clear. In other words, no one is going to claim… Read More »
Real Estate Unlimited Guest Post – Luxury Real Estate: A Realtor’s Perspective
Photo Credit: Blog.dynamiclives.com This post was contributed by Real Estate Unlimited, an agency serving clients in the Los Angeles area. Real estate agents specialize – commercial vs. residential, vacation home vs. primary residence, urban vs. rural, condo vs. freestanding. Price is another example – selling a beachfront estate in Corona del Mar is a… Read More »
