Looking for information on bankruptcy and what it means for you financially or as a homeowner, we can help. The articles below will walk you through anything and everything from your options, what you should expect and how to move on with your life and work to avoid filing for bankruptcy again.
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 when your lender agrees to let you make smaller payments or hold off on making monthly payments for a specific amount of time because of unforeseen circumstances or financial issues. Although interest […]
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 person who is currently treading water in a sea of debt or who is saddled with a home that has declined significantly in value, this advice is hard […]
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.
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 you’ve been hit as hard by the current recession as many have been and have a home you’re having trouble affording, you may be considering a short sale as […]
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 advantages to turning to an experienced professional include the training, experience and network at their disposal. Moving homes is something they’re familiar with, and a task they can fully devote […]
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 and a roof: for many, it represents comfort, safety and family, as well as a substantial investment. Letting go of a piece of property can feel like […]
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 about two years ago – it came from the Better Business Bureau and it’s a doosie. These companies look like the “We Buy Wretched Houses” companies that pepper the […]
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 to look for in a company that buys houses: 1. Does the Company Have an Office? Has the buyer told you where their offices are located? You […]