- Avoid Foreclosure at All Costs| Leave a Comment
As we’ve all witnessed in the media this past year, some homeowners can be very hardheaded when they falls into financial hardship and are facing foreclosure on their home. Typically they will resist offers to sell their home. But while noble, this can also be thoroughly disastrous.
That’s why I think it’s critical to point out [...]
- I Hear It All the Time, But What is Real Estate Escrow?| Leave a Comment
Well, if you want to get technical, Escrow is defined as “a legal arrangement in which a neutral third party holds an asset during the period in which the conditions of the deal is being finalized by the other two parties.” But that doesn’t really help much, does it? Unless you are working with these [...]
- The Basics of a Short Sale| Leave a Comment
If you haven’t already noticed, millions of homes have entered the housing market as short sales. So you may be asking yourself, “What is a short sale?” Basically, the term “short sale” is used when lenders allow borrowers to sell their property for less than what they owe on their mortgage. Therefore, when a short [...]
- 4 Ways to Save on Your A/C Bill| Leave a Comment
If you’re like me, you’re thinking that running your air conditioning system usually ends up being very costly throughout the summer months, especially if it’s used incorrectly. And what you may not realize is that a large portion of your homes energy bill is made up from your air conditioning system. So below are 4 [...]
- Don’t Make These Mortgage Mistakes| Leave a Comment
Home mortgages are a tricky business. It isn’t everyday that you shop for a home, so naturally, I don’t expect you to be experts with the home mortgage process. However, since a mortgage is such a large amount of money, I want you to be as prepared as possible. To help you get started, here [...]