Tag: deed holder rights
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Connecticut Beats Down Zombie Mortgages
What if you survived the foreclosure crisis back in 2008…and all of the sudden, now, a bank turned up and told you it’s time to pay back the balance related to a second lien that you thought was written off, a loan you never repaid? This is no joke. As home values soar, lenders and…
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We’re Inheriting a Deed Together (And My Co-Owner Has No Job)
Meet Terry, a new deed holder. Terry received the home from his mother. “My mother recently passed away,” as he tells the story. “I inherited the deed, with my sister. My mother was supporting her, but that’s come to an end.” His sister is already living in what used to be their late mother’s home.…
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The Water Log: A Deed Holder’s Intro to Storm Runoff
Storms aren’t exactly getting milder out there. And did you know that rainstorms can implicate a property owner’s rights? Severe or recurrent storms can create significant challenges for a deed holder. Flooding is the costliest risk for homes. Here, we cover just the basics of stormwater and deeds.