Not where the parents are paying for the kid's house. I sometimes deal with younger couples who will get a deal going through me & then they'll say "We just want to run my Mom & Dad through, can you show it to us again". Mom & Dad are usually supportive, most of the time. 

Sometimes they are pushing and coaching the child to get out on their own.

Yes I do.  Just had clients that their parent are buying their 30 years old daughter, husband, and child a 1.4 million dollar home and paying cash.

I have. Each transaction is unique in some aspect or another. 

I provided down payments, closing cost and all inspection fees but I put a second mortgage on the property....the property was in their names.... the first mortgage was theirs.....  when they sold or refinanced, I ws paid.... I have one still outstanding.... 5% vig on it, too!!!

Mine are buying for their children attending one of our local universities. They put the property in the parents' names. Some sell after their children graduate, others keep the property as investment property.

Nothing's ever good enough for their baby.

The parents I have dealt with are buying condo's for their kids attending university here, it is bought in the parents name.

Thus far the parents who bought homes for their kids, in most cases, put all names on the deed. Some are just buying a condo for the kid to live in while at school, then will become an investment and then it's in the parent's name only, or a trust.

       Parents of FSU students buy a house, all the names go on the Deed.  The nickname is "Kiddie Condo".   They rent out the extra bedrooms to cover the mortgage (or generate income).  When Junior graduates, they have 4 or 5 years equity in the house.

We have had parents purchase property for their children, but they keep the title themselves. Or purchase it with their children title in both names.

I have. In once case the parents just put it in their name and let the kids live in it rent free. In another they were buying a place for their kids in college and they were going to collect rent from roommates. 

Amazingly enough, in 25 years I've never had a parent buy for a child. I've had grown kids buy for parents however.

Numerous clients have come to me with parents attached ... sometimes just for the moral support ... other times to give advice - and once where the parents bought the house and the kids rented back.  I've had a few times when the parents got in the way of the kids doing what they really wanted, and some ended with the buyers letting the parents know that they could do this on their own.  Many different experiences!  Gotta love it!

Yes, and every time it is different and their choice. 

All of the above with parents buying in their names most commonly and in the kids names least likely.

Yes and it is usually they either pay cash or obtain finanicng in their names.

Often!

UCSD parents are my bread & butter.

They keep the property in their name (parents').

I used to and it is one of the reason I sell investments only.

It has happen to me twice in 21 years.

I have had the parents having a decision or financial interest in the kids' purchase.

We have in the past and the titling is dependent on the strength of the relations with the parties

I have dealt with many parents over the years as the kids are making a big purchase I only had one that was an Ahole but the deal went through as others have said they are usually supportive.

Yes and sometimes it maddening! I had a young gal who dripped of money, Gucci bag, baubles hanging from her wrist which cost about as much as a real good year for a Realtor. She was Taiwanese and her Father made sure his baby got whatever she wanted. EXCEPT for the house he was going to buy her, end of a cul-de-sac, door opened to a staircase going right up to the second story--he drove up, saw her standing in the doorway, honked his horn and said NO! Bad Feng Shui! 

I have worked many children that the parents are helping with the finances and others that need their parents approval.  It is an obstacle but great to see families working together.  Parents are usually negative along the way.

Yes, occasionally.  Each situation is unique to the parties.

Not too often.  More likely to see them giving a substantial "gift" to their kids towards the downpayment.

It happens in college towns.  One of our clients used to specialize in doing that at a particular University.  She was a graduate and a member of the alumni organization. She had many leads as a result.  A 

Yes.

I have had parents accompanying young adult children and maybe helping financially to some extent, but not with any specific financial vehicles. Always complicated when family gets involved!

The caption with the image reads "Non-US parent buying property for child."

This adds a true dimension that must be discussed with the parent. The real question is their long term intent.  Long term plans benefit from having the real names on the deed. They may find buying a SUBWAY franchise to be their best option.

Not dealing with parents buying but advising. Always interesting. 

I usually suggest they speak to their attorney.

I have. In the last couple of years parents buying condos for their children who will attend college here. 

The way title is taken is up to the parents.

It is often a mistake to be a co-borrower. 

Rarely

Usually under the kids name but have used trusts where the benenficial interst was transferred over time!

I have had co signers.

I had a listing a while back that was purchased, in cash - over $1Mil - by a Chinese family to be the home of their daughter who was soon to be wed.

It was interesting when the buyer's agent provided me with a proof of funds statement written in Chinese characters. One of out Team members translated for me. No problemo!

As I recall, the purchase was made in the names of the parents.

Ricardo Mello - not as often as it used to be.

Under the kids names mostly!

Recently we sold to parents. They purchased for their 34 year old son. We had the loan in son's name for a few weeks then changed to parents due to a discussion with parents bank. They needed to make the purchase and will rent to him.  They paid cash.