Question: Dear Steve, I bought a vacation property at Lake of the Ozarks. It. It is free and clear, but the fees are killing me. The seller refuses to take it back and I have been trying to give it away with no success. If I quit paying the charges, do you think they would … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection sued Nudge, LLC and affiliated companies, alleging that they make empty promises about earning money by “flipping” houses, to convince consumers to buy real estate training packages that cost thousands of dollars. In a filing today, the FTC and the Utah Division of Consumer … Read more
Question: Dear Steve, Its been a long while since I wrote to you last. I am writing regarding “RentBro” and its 2 constituents who have been taken down by the FTC back in 2013. These 2 guys have now opened a business called “Sell My House Fast” and I am considering doing business with them. … Read more
Question: Dear Steve, How do I find out about the legality of a business and any criminal activity? I was scammed when renting my apartment by a very elaborate con I am trying to find out as much information as I can and any other victims and complaints Answer: Dear No Name, From the lack … Read more
People are making less but paying more overall in rent. Here is why you may be spending more time working than in your bedroom.
Question: Dear Steve, I was appointed personal representative for my brother’s estate I was preparing to sell his home and needed some work on the heating system. My realtor contacted a HVAC company they did some work I really don’t know what all they did they not pull the permit. I asked for a final … Read more
Question: Dear Steve, I owed an apartment complex $800 in 2012. I completed the lease but they kept my deposit and charged me an additional $800 for replacing the carpet and cleaning the garage which had stains on the floor. I tried to pay it but recently when I inquired, they sold the debt to … Read more
Question: Dear Steve, I am 61 years old and have an LLC with my son. We have started to buy real estate at tax deed auctions. By this, I want to give my children a good start for their financial future. Being over 60 years old, according to Michael S. Hawes, I wouldn’t have to … Read more
“Dear Damon, I work a salary based job at 35 k yr my wife is a stay at home mom with two children we are tied into a lease to own on our house that we are supposed to find financing for in about a year from now. I’m 25 k in medical debt do … Read more
“Dear Steve, We have a underwater mortgage that is approximately $100,000 in excess of the value of our home. We have been trying to get the principal reduced and now have the offer listed in the “question’s section” We have underwater mortgage that was transferred from Bank of America to SPS and they have offered … Read more
“Dear Steve, I wrote to you about two months ago stating that my wife and I have a combined income of $150K, live in Long Island, New York and have two college aid kids. Our home was too small for a family of four six years ago and renovated it, spending $228K on construction. We … Read more
“Hello again Steve. I have another question. My husband and I own a timeshare with Shell Vacation Club. It was paid off in January of this year. The monthly maintenance fees are $74. We don’t use the timeshare that much and we are considering selling the timeshare. I’ve heard its very difficult to sell timeshares … Read more
“Dear Steve, I bought a house couple years ago for investment in a very bad area with cash money. I thought then that it will be a good deal. i have only expenses over there, hard to find a good tanent and so. i try to sale this house for a long time but no … Read more
“Dear Steve, Husband sign the certified mail slip and never told me about court or judgement against me from Fath Properties, Ohio. Mother-in-law passed away of cancer. Her apartment was right next door. Our family lived in both apartments but I was the only one on lease of second apartment. Family wanted to vacate and … Read more
“Dear Steve, Why isn’t the Land Trust a valid instrument to be used as a vehicle to quiet title and bring a lawsuit against an unscrupulous mortgage holder? Lyndha” Dear Lyndha, First off, you’d have to direct any specific legal question to a lawyer that is licensed to practice law in the state you live … Read more