Post by countthestars on Aug 23, 2012 10:56:05 GMT -5
Recap: We are buying land from my uncle to build a house. We began the process in March and put in a well in April. We were told that the bank would be ready to close in May...then June...then July...then August
Uncle purchased the land from a man in 2001. Man and deceased wife (passed in 1994) owned the land together prior to sale. Uncle split the land into 16 house lots and has since sold 8 of them. Our piece will be number 9.
My bank won't let us buy the land until they see the death certificate of the woman. Death certificate is somewhere in New Mexico and no one can find it. Previous Owner Man has since passed.
OMFG we are not going to be in this house until Christmas of 2013 at this rate. :-(
Post by countthestars on Aug 23, 2012 12:21:22 GMT -5
I'm not sure exactly what is on the deed. It seems as though every lawyer before mine was fine with it being sold directly from the man to my uncle, but we'll see. I'm hoping for some clarification today or tomorrow. Gah!
I am so sorry this has been dragging on for you. Good vibes that SOMEONE can figure something out to move things forward for you guys. You probably already know what I think about house buying/building......pure torture.