Homeowners who can no longer afford to make their mortgage payments have other alternatives to bankruptcy or foreclosure. One of their options is called a “short sale.” When a lender agrees to consider a short sale means they will accept less than the...
Be Ready to Show at All Times Sellers should be aware that same-day and even last-minute requests for showings are common. You should always be ready for a showing, so keep your home organized and clean. Tell the kids to put their toys away when they are done playing...
About to make a down payment on a home? Here’s how to avoid the six most common down payment errors. Deciding how much of a down payment to make on a home is one of the most crucial steps in the mortgage process. The amount you pay up-front is a major factor in...
Would you spend $650,000 for a beachfront home with sagging shutters, no landscaping, peeling paint, old appliances, outdated wallpaper and a generally drab exterior? On paper, the house sounds less-than-desirable — okay, it sounds hideous. But before you...