Real estate question, In desperate need of help?

Question

MY MOM & I PURCHASED A HOUSE, BUT DUE TO LACK OF CREDIT WE HAD SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME ON IT. THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF THE HOUSE WAS $180,000.00 AND THE VALUE IS $495,000.00 WE HAVE MADE PAYMENTS ON IT FOR 7 YRS. WELL NOW THE PERSON WE HAD HELP US WANTS TO SELL THE HOUSE, OR GET IT OUT OF HIS NAME. BUT TOLD US THAT WE WOULD ONLY BE ENTITLED TO APPROXIMATLEY $35,000.00. THERE IS NO PAPER WORK THAT SAYS WE ARE OWNERS. SO BASICALY WE ARE SCREWED. IS THERE ANYONE THAT CAN ASSIST ME ON WHAT I CAN DO TO RECOVER MY MONEY THAT THIS PERSON IS SCAMING FROM ME.

Answer 1

You have made a big mistake. See a lawyer FAST