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What You Can Do to Prevent Foreclosure

What You Can Do to Prevent Foreclosure

Just the mention of it is enough to make your stomach churn; foreclosure. The reality is it’s a situation. It’s painful. Just the thought of it can be. The actuality can be even worse. However ignoring the warning signs of foreclosure won’t make it disappear. If you take action there might still be a chance

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How to Finance a Foreclosed Property

How to Finance a Foreclosed Property

Being prepared is crucial when it comes to financing a foreclosed property. The good news is, if a foreclosed property is, in shape and you have a credit history the process can be similar to buying a regular home. However the condition of the property and its intended use (as a residence or for investment

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Foreclosure

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Foreclosure

Foreclosure reports have surfaced regarding, over 424,000 properties across the United States in the half of 2017. This indicates that there are opportunities for those in investing in the foreclosure market. However it’s important to note that purchasing a foreclosure can be a process. Inexperienced buyers could potentially make errors if they haven’t done their

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Buying a Bank-Owned Property

Buying a Bank-Owned Property

A bank owned property, also known as an estate owned (REO) property refers to a property that has been reclaimed by the mortgage lender after it failed to sell at a foreclosure auction. Once the bank takes ownership of the property they handle any eviction procedures settle tax liens and may perform repairs as needed.

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Cash-Out Refinance vs Home Equity Loan: Which Is Best For You?

Cash-Out Refinance vs Home Equity Loan: Which Is Best For You?

Having equity, in your home opens up opportunities to achieve your goals. Whether you’ve built equity through payments or due to the appreciation of your homes value (or both) there are several ways you can effectively utilize this equity. Two common options include a cash out refinance and a home equity loan. Here’s what you

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What Are the Types of Foreclosure?

What Are the Types of Foreclosure?

In the United States, different states have processes, for foreclosure, known as nonjudicial foreclosure. The distinction usually depends on whether the state follows a mortgage or deed of trust system. However, it can be assumed that all states allow some form of foreclosure process. Here are some important points to keep in mind about each

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What Is Foreclosure? Definition, Process and Next Steps

What Is Foreclosure? Definition, Process and Next Steps

Foreclosure occurs when a homeowner is unable to keep up with their mortgage payments. This can be an intricate process that can extend over months or even years. Lets delve into the details. How does the process of foreclosure work? There are stages that a lender needs to go through before they can foreclose on

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Infographic: Considerations for Selling & Buying a Home

Infographic: Considerations for Selling & Buying a Home

When it comes to buying or selling a home it’s important to approach these life events, with planning, research and execution. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the details especially when you’re trying to handle both processes. To assist you during this stressful time we have created a helpful infographic that outlines important factors for

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6 Creative Ways to Fund Your Home Renovations

6 Creative Ways to Fund Your Home Renovations

If you’re looking for ways to finance your home improvements you’re not alone. It’s common, for half of homeowners planning renovations to face challenges in determining how to cover the expenses. While many homeowners choose to pay for improvements using cash or debit cards (57 percent). By paying off their credit card bills (27 percent)

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How to Buy a New Home if Your Current Home Hasn't Sold Yet

How to Buy a New Home if Your Current Home Hasn’t Sold Yet

Purchasing a house while simultaneously selling your existing one can be compared to a planned and coordinated dance. This is because many homeowners rely on the proceeds, from their home sale to afford their home. Attempting to buy a home before your one sells can leave you in a financial dilemma and may result in

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How to Finance a Vacation Home

How to Finance a Vacation Home

If you’ve ever fantasized about owning your cabin in the mountains or a relaxing condo by the ocean you’re not alone. Many people share this dream for reasons. Having a vacation home can be an experience. Also potentially serve as a smart investment, with rising property values. If you’re curious about how to turn this

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How to Buy a Home Without a Sale Contingency

How to Buy a Home Without a Sale Contingency

So you’ve landed yourself a job in a part of the country or perhaps your family is growing once again. Regardless of the reason your plan is to put your home up for sale and purchase an one. This means that you’ll have to continue paying the mortgage on your home until its sold while

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What to Expect in the Loan Process When You’re Also Selling

What to Expect in the Loan Process When You’re Also Selling

Purchasing your home was quite an undertaking. Remember all the research you had to do? The piles of paperwork that needed review and signing?. Lets not forget about the deadlines! If you’re a first time buyer it’s worth checking out the steps involved in the mortgage process. Now that you’re a homeowner get ready to

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HUD's Pre-Foreclosure Sales Program

HUD’s Pre-Foreclosure Sales Program

When homeowners facing difficulties have exhausted all options to avoid foreclosure they often consider a short sale, as a solution. In this type of transaction, the lender agrees to accept the proceeds from the sale as payment for the debt even if the home is sold for less than what the homeowner owes on their

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What Happens When You Sell a House With a Mortgage?

What Happens When You Sell a House With a Mortgage?

When you decide to sell your home it’s ideal to have equity to pay off your loan balance cover the closing costs and make a profit. During the closing process the buyers funds are used first to pay off any remaining loan balance and cover the closing costs. Whatever is left after that is what

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