real estate: Avoiding Loan Modification Scams
- 07/30/10 10:07 AM
In the serious economic downturn, which has hit the housing market especially hard, there is more and more opportunity for the less scrupulous to prey upon the vulnerable. It's not difficult to imagine that a person looking at a foreclosure is willing to try almost anything to avoid losing their home, and while lack of money may be the problem to begin with, it often seems like a worthwhile investment to put down a certain amount of cash in order to ensure that you don't lose your home in the meantime. However, there is absolutely no reason to, and there's a … (3 comments)
real estate: Buying Property from Relatives
- 07/23/10 09:56 AM
Have you ever wanted to buy and fix up the house you grew up in? Had an aging relative offer to sell you their home before moving into something smaller? Just got married and had an uncle offer to sell you an investment property? There are many reasons to buy a house from a relative and just as many possible pitfalls. The benefit is that you're dealing with a sympathetic seller, one who wants you to be happy as much as they want to be happy themselves. The disadvantage is that emotions and family feels can be significantly hurt if you … (3 comments)
real estate: Questions and Answers: What Should I Ask my Real Estate Agent?
- 07/08/10 10:05 AM
Whether buying or selling a house, you’re about to undertake a something that will be a huge deal. Either you’re about to spend more money than you most likely ever have in your life, or you’re about to see the realization of an investment you made possible years ago. Odds are this is the precursor to moving to a new area, with an accompanying new job and lifestyle. Buying or selling a home represents a giant step in a person’s life and a major change in their situation. That being the case, it helps to know some very basic information about … (0 comments)
real estate: The Best Reasons to Work with a Real Estate Agent
- 06/25/10 10:04 AM
There was a time when people who wanted to sell a home would do nothing more than ask people they knew about properties in an area. They could use word of mouth almost exclusively, perhaps put a sign in their front yard advertising the house just to bring some new blood into the neighborhood. Negotiations were done one on one, and when you paid your money, you got your house. However, things are no longer so simple, and you need experts to help you walk through the complexity that has grown up around buying and selling a home. That is why … (0 comments)
In the serious economic downturn, which has hit the housing market especially hard, there is more and more opportunity for the less scrupulous to prey upon the vulnerable. It's not difficult to imagine that a person looking at a foreclosure is willing to try almost anything to avoid losing their home, and while lack of money may be the problem to begin with, it often seems like a worthwhile investment to put down a certain amount of cash in order to ensure that you don't lose your home in the meantime. However, there is absolutely no reason to, and there's a … (3 comments)
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