What is a short sale? It is a question often asked with a furrowed forehead, an invisible question mark above the head of the asker. Does it mean the sale happens in a shorter time frame than a regular sale? Is it a good deal, because you get it for less money? What does ‘short’ […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling!
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. The journey is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The […]
What is a Home Appraisal?
Whether you are considering buying a home, refinancing, or selling, a key component to your transaction is knowing the value of your home and understanding what is a home appraisal. Anytime you are dealing with a mortgage, knowing a few key things will help you get the most of your experience. An understanding of home […]
Title Company Definition
Although property buyers and sellers invariably hire the services of title companies, very few of them understand the roles of these companies and why it is mandatory to include them in your real estate deals. Nearly everyone knows that they are crucial in the process of closing on a property, but very few people outside […]
The Day We Decided Not To Move, And Why We Did Anyway
We had lived in our 1880’s farmhouse for seven years when we decided to move. Our son had just turned three, and we wanted to move before he started preschool. We lived in the country, surrounded by cornfields, and most of our family lived in the city. We wanted to be closer to them, and […]
What Happens When Your House Is Foreclosed
When you buy a house, you never think that one day, it might not belong to you anymore. Unfortunately, the unexpected and unplanned happens and you may find yourself in that situation. What happens when your house is foreclosed is that you’ve spent a lot of sleepless nights trying to figure out how you can stop […]