Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:46:03 -0500 from :
We'd also like the real
estate lawyer to read the sales contract, when we close on the house.

That is *way* too late.

You may think you aren't committed, but you handed over the check,
and unless you have it in writing that it's non-binding you are
already on the hook, most likely.

Get thee to an attorney, NOW.

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Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
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