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Yoda
08-09-2009, 07:05 PM
We are going to buy a house. I presume that I need a lawyer. Any suggestions or comments?

Yoda
villages07
08-09-2009, 07:42 PM
Yoda...if you are buying a new property from The Villages, you probably really don't need a lawyer. They have the whole process down to a science. I didn't have one and most everyone I have talked to did not engage a lawyer.

If you're buying a resale and especially if non Villages brokers are involved (or a FSBO), then, yes you should get a lawyer. Sorry, can't help you with any names.

Make sure you let us know what model and neighborhood you bought into. Congrats!!!
katezbox
08-10-2009, 05:16 PM
... gives great advice.

We bought new - always had lawyers previously in the NE and SC - did not need or use one in TV.

k
graciegirl
08-11-2009, 05:06 AM
If it is new, no lawyer, just as these very astute ladies have said. You will see how very efficient this whole process is.

OH. And congratulations and WELCOME Yoda. I haven't had my coffee yet this morning. Hope you enjoy your new home for a thousand years and hope it is close to ours!
jojo
08-11-2009, 11:56 AM
We bought a resale and did not use a lawyer. Straightforward transaction with the realtors.
hdh1470
08-11-2009, 12:24 PM
My lawyer said if you carry mortgage don't need one if selling you might want to have one.
Captfrog
08-11-2009, 08:01 PM
The only reason you would need a lawyer would be to protect yourself.

If you'd rather not do that, then of course, don't retain one.
Yoda
08-11-2009, 11:24 PM
The only reason you would need a lawyer would be to protect yourself.

If you'd rather not do that, then of course, don't retain one.

Well put.

Yoda