Bankruptcy

Mortgage Forbearance: Is it Right For You?

If you don't have the money to make your mortgage payments, mortgage forbearance may be the solution you're looking for. Mortgage forbearance is...

Steps to Avoid Bankruptcy

The common wisdom about how to avoid? Don’t get in over your head with debt. Keep an emergency fund of six months salary. Live frugally. For the...

Alternatives for a Fresh Start

If you are in financial distress and fear you will lose your home, you may feel frustrated and hopeless. Some of the alternatives presented to you may seem pretty much the same: you will lose your home.

Understanding Short Sales

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about short sales in the past few months- chances are you know someone who’s been through the process. And if...

Overpricing is a Risky Business

We’ve written several times about home selling, and weighed the pros and cons of using a licensed realtor to assist you in this process. The...

Knowing When to Let Go

Selling your house can be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. A home comes to mean much more to its owner than just four walls...

Scams and Fraud – You Can Get Scammed Trying To Avoid Foreclosure

They're here. They're real. And, as usual, they can be very, very clever. Scam #1 - The "Helping Hand" Company We ran across this particular trap...

Don’t Sell Your House To a Snake! Tips from Express Homebuyers

To Help You Make Sure You're Dealing With a Reputable House Buying Firm! After all, at some level, it's a home you're selling. Here are a few things...