by Brian Huddleston | Nov 2, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Myth No. 1: ?You must be behind on your payments to qualify for a loan modification. This belief is patently false. However, the reason why this belief exists is because it was once true. Before the U.S. government got involved, most banks could not be convinced that...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 1, 2009 | Real Estate Law, Uncategorized
Commercial contracts have become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can’t contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is – they can! There is no...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 20, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Several factors go into the decision to buy a home, e.g., price, location [location, location :-)], condition and financing. One decision is often over-looked, and that is how to take and hold legal title to the home. However, this decision will affect who can sign...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 17, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act (“Act”), set forth in 58 O.S.Supp.2008, ?? 1251 – 1258, allows a record owner of an interest in real estate to designate who will receive a transfer of the interest in the future, effective upon the...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 15, 2009 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
Title insurance is an absolute necessity in every real estate conveyance transaction. The problem is that most home buyers don?t know what title insurance is or what it covers, and only see it for the first time on the closing settlement statement. So, what Is Title...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 3, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Many elderly people think or are told that the best way to avoid having their house go to income taxes, estate taxes, capital gains taxes, probate fees, to pay for their medical bills, or to their creditors is to place one or more of their children on the title to...
