Removing a spouse from a joint mortgage requires that the lender agree to the removal. Since the mortgage was originally underwritten jointly, releasing one party from the obligation to repay…
In a real estate transaction, the buyer wants to ensure he isn't paying more than a property is worth. At the same time, the lender wants to provide financing that…
There was a time when homeowners put their houses on the market as-is, and hoped for the best with regards to how much money they made on the sale. A…
Foreclosed homes are often some of the most affordable homes in today’s real estate market, and both homebuyers and investors are attracted to them for their long-term financial benefits. If…
Today’s veterans have President Roosevelt to thank for their housing benefits. Signing the GI Bill of Rights into law provided our service members – who fight so hard to maintain…
Successful flipping isn’t just a matter of finding a house and fixing stuff that’s wrong with it. Successful flipping means finding a house with the right stuff wrong with it!…
Is this really the ultra-savvy financial move it is made out to be, or are real estate agents and foreclosure rescue firms glossing over the ugly tax and credit implications…
Distressed homeowners who have exhausted most other methods to avoid foreclosure on their homes typically decide to perform a short sale. If you have an FHA-backed loan, you’ll be happy…
You will be corrected if you mispronounce Monroe, birthplace of Robert Russell, this week’s Real Estate Pro of the Week. This genial Louisiana native and Texas transplant will give you…
What ever happened to the days when a homeowner who just wanted to sell his home found a willing buyer and, after several negotiations, the home sold? The economy, silly.…