Author: Luke

How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent

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Hiring a real estate agent can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be on-line, in the Yellow Pages, or by erecting giant … Continued

Pre-Foreclosure?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for homeowners/borrowers to understand the Pre-foreclosure process. So what is a Pre-foreclosure? Many homeowners across America are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments and find themselves in Pre-foreclosure. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending institution will issue a … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure

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While the housing market is rebounding, many people are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do to avoid … Continued

How to Sell Your House to an Investor

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Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950’s. In the past, people would buy a home and live there for the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their family. Things have changed. Many first-time home-buyers are going into it with the attitude that they’ll sell when it’s time for a change. If … Continued

Selling Your Home During a Divorce

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If you’re wondering about the ins and outs of selling your home during a divorce… we’ll dive into the steps and things to look out for in this article. With over 50% of American marriages ending in divorce, many residents are looking or advice for selling a home during a divorce. A home is one of … Continued

How to stay in my home after foreclosure?

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. How to stay in my home after foreclosure? What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people … Continued

What do I need to do to sell my house?

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You want to sell your house, and you want to get top dollar. Excellent! But “What do I need to do to sell my house?” Here are some tips on how to get your home ready to sell if you’re looking for top dollar that the market will bear: *NOTE: These instructions are if you’re … Continued

We buy houses-companies – are they credible?

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If you’ve been driving around, chances are you’ve seen some billboards advertising companies that buy houses. Often times they say things like “We Buy Houses!” or “Cash For Your House”. Are these “we buy houses” – companies credible? How do I know if the local house buying companies out there are honest and credible? Well… sometimes they all … Continued

Understanding the Foreclosure Process

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Understanding the foreclosure process is an important part of navigating your own home in foreclosure. Before we dive in… What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun.  But just know that it’s not the end … Continued

Can I Sell My House In Foreclosure?

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Selling Your House In Foreclosure – How it works Do you have a house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder; can I sell the house in foreclosure?. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, … Continued