Seller Financing: What to know About This Mortgage Alternative Whether you are buying or selling a home, most transactions will have a lender involved in financing the real estate transaction. But what if that lender is not a financial institution, such as a bank or...
From “For Sale” to “Welcome Home:” A Step-by-Step Guide to Closing Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, relocating for work, or ready to retire, the decision to purchase or sell a home involves many factors. No matter the reason for your move, there’s a lot that...
By Christina Kass For many people, getting married and buying a home represents the quintessential American dream. Sometimes, however, “happily ever after” doesn’t go exactly as planned, and the marriage is dissolved. When a couple decides to divorce, they may be left...
By Christina Kass Losing a loved one is never easy and can leave you with more questions than answers. If your late relative owned a home, for example, you may be required to venture into the often-confusing world of probate. Selling a home under normal circumstances...
By Christina Kass It’s no secret that real estate transactions involve numerous steps, a great deal of paperwork, and large sums of money. Unfortunately, the parties involved in these transactions aren’t the only ones who are aware of their complex nature. Criminals...
By Christina Kass In our previous blog post, we discussed the various types of property liens and how they may affect you. This month, we’ll take a look at how to remove a lien from a property. As you may recall, a lien is a legal right or claim against a property by...