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What Are REO Properties?
Tweet Failure by homeowners to make scheduled mortgage payments triggers the foreclosure process which leads to a home eventually becoming an REO property. REO Defined Not all homes in foreclosure
Surprise: Home Prices Rise in July
Tweet Home prices statistics have been released for July 2011 and that news is surprisingly good. In its monthly report released on September 27, 2011, S&P Indices has seen its
Short Sale Basics & Your Home Search
Tweet Navigating through short sale confusion. Quite unexpectedly, you find a home that you both love and one that is priced $20,000 under your budget. Giving each other a “this
Protect Your Dream Home From Shady Mortgage Brokers
Tweet By Alex Levin Mortgage brokers work on your behalf to shop around at multiple lending institutions and find the best package deal for your home loan. While the best
6 Bathroom Remodeling Tips
Tweet By Alex Levin These tips will help you avoid stress, save money and create a bathroom that you’ll love. 1. Take the time to layout your remodeling project before
Why Short Sales Take So Long (And Often Fail)
Tweet Waiting out a short sale is a lesson in endurance. Welcome to the world of real estate short sales, a process that can take months to resolve. And, one
Garden Thirsty? Drought Tips for Your Plants.
Tweet It may be too late to save your garden, but if you still can find some color, then you may have something left to work with. Watering can be
Are Your Association Fees Out of Line?
Tweet Association costs can slam your budget. Associations have their pluses and minuses, and are certainly not for everyone, particularly for homeowners desiring freedom of expression including what color to
How to Make an Offer to Buy a Home
Tweet Moreover, your lender has something to say about this — he may find that the home is overpriced and will nix the deal. This means that there are several
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level In 2 Months
Tweet Mortgage rates are on the rise with Bankrate.com reporting that rates have reached the highest levels seen in the past two months. This news, however, shouldn’t cause consumers to
Hobby Greenhouses: A First Time Buyer’s Guide
Tweet By Whitney Segura Gardening can be one of the most rewarding hobbies. And for green thumbs who wish to take their hobbies into a whole new level, then
Purchasing A Foreclosure? What You Should Know
When a property owner is unable to meet the terms of his mortgage and falls behind on payments, one route the lender may take is foreclosure.
Beat the Recession: 10 Ways to Trim Home Improvement Costs
No matter what the economy is doing or whether home prices are sky high or have dropped dramatically, it’s still a good idea to look for ways of trimming home improvement costs.
A Budgetary Approach to Home Improvements
Tweet By Brian Simpson One of the more frustrating things about selling your home can be learning how much money you are expected to put into it to help it
5 Money Saving Home Improvement Projects
Tweet By Nick Williams Homeowners know that when it comes to home improvement, deciding to invest in one project may come at the cost of not doing another one. Sometimes
