Pre-foreclosure can be a stressful and overwhelming time for homeowners. It occurs when a borrower has defaulted on their mortgage payments and the lender has issued a notice of default (NOD). During this stage, the borrower still has the opportunity to bring their payments current and save their home from being foreclosed upon. However, it’s…
Selling a home during a divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, but with the right approach, it is possible to navigate the process successfully. Here are some tips on how to sell a home during a divorce: Selling a home during a divorce is not easy, but with the right approach, it is…
Interest rates play a significant role in determining the price of homes. When interest rates are low, it is generally easier for buyers to afford a mortgage, which can lead to an increase in demand for homes and, as a result, an increase in home prices. On the other hand, when interest rates are high,…
If you look at any information on FSBO homes, one trend that continues to emerge is the necessity for proper advertising and exposure for homes. But, without a real estate agent and their typically large advertising budget, how can this be accomplished? Quite easily really, you just need to think creatively. Try to think like…
If you’ve ever read a book on real estate investing, you’ve read that the best deals come from motivated sellers. Now how do you find one? Motivated sellers? My wife and I were trying to keep the renters happy, the rent coming in and the house repaired – while living 2100 miles away. You bet…
FSBO is an abbreviated form of for sale by owner. Sometimes it is known as Fisbo or Fizbo. Term FSBO is used to describe people who are going to sell their property without any assistance from a real estate agent/company. The trend of the real estate business is increasing day by day. Nowadays people don’t…
One of the biggest problems people run into when selling their home is the process of preparing it for sale. Many homes are simply places where we keep the accumulated treasures of the years. Are you a clutter-bug, a pack-rat? It’s OK, we all are to some degree. When preparing a home for sale, we…
Making money in real estate is always going to be an option, as the current real estate market remains depressed then big opportunities will present themselves every single day. It’s a sad fact that many people have over-extended on credit and as such have been forced to foreclose and walk away from the family home….
Taking title to a home can seem like a boilerplate event during escrow, but it is very important. The prime question is how you take the title. Taking Title When You Buy If you are a first-time buyer, you are probably wondering what taking title refers to. It is not the act of accepting a…
Before moving any of your belongings into your new home, it’s important to make sure that everything is as it should be. You may have had a list of repairs you expected – or this may be the first time you’ve seen the house empty. Take some time to go around with a notepad and…