Property Secured

Visited the house last Friday, and new lock is on door, but garage code is still active, so that's the way BIL gets in/out anyway. Citi considers the house "secured" now, but needs to put a lockbox on the front door. Hopefully, "stuff" is getting cleared from the house, so we can list it and move forward!

Better today

Talked to the HUD Counselor yesterday, and things look much better. Finally learned the answers to a couple of important questions, including the impact of Dave's house loan (short sale/deed in lieu) on my credit = NONE! Luckily, since the mortgage/deed in only in Raj's name, I should be able to move forward to support my family once the nightmare of the BIL's house is over. Apparently, Raj is protected from being sued (another worry I had, due to Dave's erratic behavior/threats) due to his disabilities, so this is a relief, also. I still don't know whether the property has been "secured" and still don't have a real estate agent willing to list it, but I'm making progress!

Two steps forward, two steps back . . .

CitiBank is unable to "secure" BIL's house because his stuff is still in there (and his neighbor is nosy), but he called today saying he can't get in. Real estate agent and I were both able to get in through the garage yesterday, so I don't know which is accurate. Real estate agent won't list the property now. Can't wait to talk to a HUD counselor tomorrow!

Dinner out!

Several of Raj's friends are taking him out to dinner tonight - yay!