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Hypothetically, let’s say your boss transfers you to a new city.  One of your biggest worries may be the prospect of having to sell your home during a housing slump.  Even if you have been making timely payments, this is no time to take on two mortgage payments but you know it may be difficult to...

Buying your first home can be a little intimidating...especially when you are doing it alone.  Who said you can't do it alone, anyway?  These days, more and more single people are heading into the home-owner's market.  In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, single buyers cons...

With reports of a recession frequently in the news, more and more people are searching for ways to save money, protect themselves, and get out of debt.  According to Mishaun Taylor, here are 5 simple tips for debt relief during worrisome talks of an impending recession: 1.  Reduce Your Personal D...

In order to apply for a short sale, there must be a proven hardship of some kind. The bank wants to know what happened to make your expenses go up (medical bills, new baby, rate adjustment etc.) or what happened to make your household income go down (job loss/transfer, divorce, cut back in hours,...

“We pick politicians by how they look on TV, and Miss America on where she stands on the issues.” This ironic statement made by Jay Leno goes to show that every program comes with strange quirks, even loan modification programs. Because loan modification programs are just now becoming mainstream,...

Not everyone qualifies for a short sale. You can’t just change your mind on your mortgage and decide one day to pack up and move. Just as we discussed in the Loan Modification section, a homeowner must meet the criteria to be considered for a short sale.  Some of those same terms you learned will...