Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Sounds like you didn't use a Realtor or lawyer or title insurance. There's very little, except to engage legal services of a lawyer, try to find the seller, and sue to get money back to pay the mortgage off and clear title. This is why there are Realtors, lawyers and title insurance. Buying a house is probably the largest investment that most people make. Doesn't it make sense to spend a little to protect that investment? Sorry to lecture, but you made a choice that got you into this predicament. Good luck.

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