Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

I bought my home by myself when I was 20 and I feel I was completely taken advantage of. The realtor told me that I didn't need to have an inspection done because a previous potential buyer had one done recently and she had a copy of it. First she told me she could get me a copy, then she said she had misplaced it but she remembered that there were no major issues with the home. That was a lie. She told me I would be refunded for my last month's rent because the seller took so long to get the termite inspection done. That was a lie. She told me I would be wasting my money if I used a real estate attorney. Obviously that was a lie. Now, I know all of these things are common sense that she was lying but at the time, I was nieve and trusted her because I was distracted with a suprise pregnancy and had to replan my wedding. So, I just trusted took her advice since I figured she was the professional. She also had the home listed as being built in 1947. Recently I discovered records indicating that the home was actually built in 1900. Had I known that, I never would have considered buying this home. Now, Im stuck in a house that's falling down, I can't refinance, I can't get a home equity loan because I just purchased it in Aug. 2007. I'm applying for a short sale, but don't think I'll get approved because I have two high auto loans. Is there anything I can do about being lied to by this agent? I believe she was the seller's listing agent as well as my agent from Coldwell-Banker. Also, I'm so desperat that I'm wondering if it is possible for my husband to purchase a different home and I foreclose on this one. We were married the month before I closed on the home, but he never signed anything and isn't on the loan. I'm worried that they might pursue him for the mortgage. Please help!

1 Answer from Attorneys

Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Illinois

Looking for something else?