Posts Tagged ‘foreclosure’

Legal to sell a house without a working furnace?

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

I’m looking at buying a house and the one that I’m interested in doesn’t have a working furnace. The house was a foreclosure, but the neighbors nearby tell me that its not even legal to sell a house in Wisconsin without a working furnace. Can anyone shed some light on the situation? Technorati Tags: buying [...]

Short Sale And Credit Damage

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Credit Damage   For borrowers with a foreclosure, short sale, or deed in lieu of foreclosure on their credit history, the following time lines apply before they’ll be eligible for a conforming, conventional mortgage (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac): ·         Foreclosure: 5 years from completion date, minimum 680 FICO with a minimum 10% down payment [...]

Should I sell my house to a family member at cost?

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

We got an incredible buy on a house (it was a foreclosure.) We have invested some time and "sweat" in it, and now we are going to sell it. We want to sell it at the appraised value so we can make a profit. My brother really likes the house and wants to buy it, [...]

Short Sale Tip: Get An Investor Offer

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Why should you choose a short sale?   If a foreclosure is inevitable there aren’t many options available for a distressed homeowner. At this point it’s all about limiting credit damage and a new start to financial recovery.    One of the most popular options is a short sale. Because of the current housing and economic cirsis, short sales [...]

Short Sale: You Can Sell Fast

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Short Sales are a complicated and confusing real estate transaction for homeowners.  One of the keys to closing a short sale is having an immediate offer to begin the process. We have a list of common short sale FAQs to clear up some issues for homeowners.  We also have  a tip on how to get an immediate offer [...]

How To Stop Foreclosure – 3 Legitimate Solutions

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A great resource: http://realestate.bryanellis.com/1565/stop-foreclosure-in-houston-3-legitimate-solutions/ To Stop Foreclosure in nearly any city in the United States of America, there are basically only a few legitimate options. Some of these you’ll know, and some will be brand new to you. Here are a few directions you can take: Sell your house prior to the foreclosure auction. The value [...]

How To Stop Foreclosure – 3 Legitimate Solutions

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

A superb resource: Stop Foreclosure Houston To Stop Foreclosure in nearly any city in the United States of America, there are basically only a few legitimate options. Some of these you’ll know, and some will be brand new to you. Here are a few directions you can take: Sell your house prior to the foreclosure auction. [...]

I need to sell a house fast and without a real estate agency?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

I live in Miami, FL and my parents are planning to move to Texas and they want me to find a way to sell our house as fast as possible. Some help please? And they don’t want any agencies or anything, they just want to get it sold. No we are no where near foreclosure, [...]

What if You Cannot Sell?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

With many people unemployed in this economy, a lot of homeowners are unable to keep paying their mortgage payments. Some people have good, fixed rates but still, without regular income, they still cannot keep paying. Some homeowners have adjustable rate mortgages and find their home payments adjust to outrageously high amounts. Many homeowners cannot afford [...]