Posted by Sammy on September 13, 2007 at 22:49:36:
To make long story short, I’m facing a possible foreclosure on my first primary residential property in California. It’s a money purchase loan and it has never been refinanced. Due to the current California laws, I’m protected under what is called “anti-deficiency” law meaning once the bank foreclosed the property; they are not allowed to come after me for the balance that didn’t satisfy the loan balance after the sale of the auction. I want to be sure that my small personal assets are shielded from other unseen circumstances so here’s my question: I purchased a small residential parcel lot back in 2003 at a fairly cheap price in California using an owner financing agreement and it will be paid off next month. The grant deed will then be transferred onto my name and gets recorded with the county. What are the best strategic ways to transfer the title to me without the possibility of losing this property in case I get sue. The current value of this parcel lot is at around $45k. I don’t have any other assets, just a small savings in the bank. Am I making all the right moves? I’m just plotting the worst-case scenario….any advices, suggestions would greatly appreciated! Please help! Thank you. Follow Ups: