Basic financial documents to request or subpoena: All personal balance sheets and financial statements for the last 5 years Personal income tax returns (Form 1040) for the last 5 years, including any amended returns W-2 and/or pay stubs for all years for which personal income tax returns have not yet been completed or filed Copies of personal financial statements prepared for any purpose in the last 3 years List of all bank accounts in the party’s name or to which the party has access,… [read post]

Demand for urban property has quickened the pace of deals, folding elevated risk into the mix as homebuyers forego home inspections and financing conditions to gain an edge in bidding wars. [read post]