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Shopping for a Mortgage Loan – Not Really About Price
Since the "Mortgage Meltdown" in late 2007, the rules around shopping for a new mortgage loan have changed significantly. Understanding the reasoning behind these changes and asking your loan officer essential questions can save you hours of time and disappointment...
Getting Good Advice in a Short Sale: Know the Players
How do you get good advice when considering a short sale? First, make sure your trusted advisor has extensive experience in the short sale world. Research the process and the advisor, ask tons of questions, and be wary of anyone who thinks they know it all. Each bank...
Kitchen is Heart
Benjamin Franklin said, "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." In his time, fire was the only cooking option and heated debates were conducted in the heart of the home. Kitchens have evolved from the days of wood...
Credit Disputes Gone Bad
For years, you could dispute anything on your credit report that you believed to be inaccurate and the act of doing so would not be counted against you. While you still can dispute anything on your credit report according to the Federal Credit Reporting Act, you might...
Short Sale Frustrations: How Do I find the best deal?
Given the volume of short sales and default resolution cases that we help buyers and sellers complete, we hear a great deal of frustration expressed by all concerned. The sellers have legitimate concerns about deficiencies, buyers have concerns about waiting around...
The Great Short Sale Debate: Critical Steps in the Short Sale Process
There are a number of critical steps through the short sale process. Once the first lien holder has reviewed all the documents, determined they have a complete package, and determined that the seller is eligible to participate in a short sale program, they will order...