by Brian Huddleston | Sep 14, 2010 | Real Estate Law
Although home buyers sign a never ending pile of legal documents to purchase a home, arguably?the most important document in the entire transaction is the purchase and sale agreement. In Oklahoma, the purchase and sale agreement most often used is the so-called...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 13, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is a program designed to boost the economy and to get the struggling housing market moving in the right direction again. HAMP may be used to modify first and second mortgages in order to keep a distressed homeowner in...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 7, 2010 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
Good people sometimes need a second chance. Most foreclosures are a result of an unexpected life event, such as: Death in the Family Difficult and costly Divorce Lost Job or had to Change Jobs Health problems with Expensive Medical Bills And never before has the...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 6, 2010 | Real Estate Law
The slowdown in America?s consumer spending based economy has been the subject of daily news reports since the fall of 2008. That slowdown has had a predictable effect on retailers. Anchor tenants such as Circuit City, as well as regular shopping mall tenants such as...
by Brian Huddleston | Jul 10, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The opinion in BONY v Raftogianis, contains the trial court?s detailed discussion of the assignments occurring in a securitization of loans, and the role of MERS with respect to residential loans. ?The technical ruling of this NJ Court is that, in order to commence a...
by Brian Huddleston | Jul 2, 2010 | Real Estate Law
My house is in foreclosure and a company is offering to put the house in a Family Trust to save it. Is this possible? No! ?Companies offering the service of delaying foreclosure are most likely violating several recent Federal laws. If they charge an up-front fee,...
by Brian Huddleston | Jun 21, 2010 | Firm News
The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help buyers of legal services identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand. Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and...
by Brian Huddleston | May 28, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes
May 31, 2010 will be the United States Memorial Day. This celebration was formerly known as Decoration Day. The yearly, Memorial Day commemorated U.S. men and women who died gallantly in the military service. ?The first Memorial Day was enacted in order to honor Union...
by Brian Huddleston | May 21, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
DIY Homeowners If you are a homeowner performing a DIY renovation, repair, or painting work in your own home, EPA’s RRP rule does not cover your project. ?However, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your family or children in your care. ?If...
by Brian Huddleston | May 18, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes
1) True or False: If I buy a car and I change my mind or something goes wrong with it, I have three days to return the car. It’s the law. Answer: False. It’s one of the most common misconceptions around. The 3-day cooling off rule (both Oklahoma and...
