divorce: Divorce & Real Estate: Who Gets the House When You're Both on the Mortgage - 12/09/11 08:17 AM
Divorce & Real Estate: If You're Both on the Mortgage Who Gets the House? 
I have a friend that is in the process of going through a divorce.  Her husband wants the house.  As far as she's concerned he can have it.  She only wants him to refinance so that the mortgage in his name only. He cannot qualify for a mortgage right now, so she thinks the house should be sold.  Pretty simple, right?
Apparently it doesn't work that way.  He doesn't want to sell. And my friend's lawyer insists that no judge (in Connecticut at least) will force anyone to … (17 comments)

divorce: Are You Sure You Want to Help Divorcing Couples Sell Their House? - 06/21/11 03:22 AM
After posting Advice for Couples Selling a Home Because of Divorce, I received so many wonderful comments and emails.  One message that I recieved came from an agent who shared that he would like to specialize in helping divorced couples sell their homes.  He asked for suggestions on how to go about markekting to this niche.  As I was crafting my reply, I was inspired to write another blog post on the subject. 
Below you will find my ideas for marketing to divorcing couples with a house to sell:    
First of all, if you'd like to market to … (23 comments)

divorce: Advice for Couples Selling a Home Because of Divorce - 06/10/11 02:42 AM
Advice for Couples Selling a Home Because of Divorce.
I recently read a very compelling and insightful blog post by Scott Hayes on the subject of Divorce and Real Estate.  Scott offers advice that should be required reading for any couple with a home to sell because of a divorce:
"As soon as a couple files for divorce, you instantly form a business relationship. When a home is involved, that is most certainly the case. Although it is very difficult to keep emotions in check, it is imperative that divorcing couples become partners in the business of home ownership."
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