Real Estate articles

Using FHA 203K Loan to Purchase a Fixer-Upper
The 203K loan allows many types of repairs and improvements that can greatly enhance the value of a home and give buyers a chance to purchase a place at a savings. This loan is ideal for Short Sales & Foreclosures.

Shadow Real Estate Inventory
What is the shadow inventory? All the homes that are currently in default or already foreclosed but not yet for sale. This inventory is massive because of the foreclosure moratorium and presents a devastating problem.

When Does the Bank Take My Home?
The foreclosure process is a frightening situation to deal with. But the one question I get asked more than most others is, "When does the bank take my home." Here is the answer for, at least, Florida.

Alternatives to Walking Away From Your House
Walking away from your house is a major life decision and one that has significant and serious consequences. Before you decide to leave, consider some alternatives that will not be as damaging to your credit.

Regulations and Laws on Foreclosure in Maryland
If you're a homeowner facing foreclosure in Maryland, you need to know what to do to protect yourself and take action. Hiring foreclosure lawyers in Maryland is always a wise decision, but you can also learn what to expect on your own beforehand.

Learn How to Stop Foreclosure in Maryland by Understanding the Process
When you need to know how to stop foreclosure in Maryland, you need to understand the process involved. Use this guide to learn more about the process, what you can do and how you can receive help from foreclosure lawyers in Maryland.

Why Real Estate Agent's Fear of Investors Is Fiduciary Irresponsibility
Real Estate Broker's providing their Seller's access to a ready and willing buyer, may violate their fiduciary responsibilities? Something doesn't compute...

Many Florida Online Foreclosure Auctions Set to Hurt Homeowners and the State
If your house is foreclosed upon, you the state, and the county want a high bid for many reasons and the bank wants a low bid. Most online auctions are set to demand a low bid! Why?

How to Get REO Listings From Banks?
This article tells REO agents how they can close more business with asset managers by knowing their needs, wants and preferences better. It also discusses why it is important to understand the asset mangers perspective and offer them what they need without over-promising and under-delivering.

Is Your House in Foreclosure- Consider Bankruptcy
In 2011 there were close to 1 million homes in foreclosure across the United States. In the previous year there were even more. Lately, there have been a lot of rumblings around the industry about another large jump of foreclosures in 2012.

Why Home Sellers Should Consider Selling to an Investor!
The media has portrayed real estate investors as money grabbing, shysters using fraudulent appraisals to take advantage of Buyers and Sellers. Are all real estate investors bad news?

The "Short" Sale
Many of you are aware of what a "Short Sale" is - the sale of a home for less than is owed on open liens (mortgages, equity lines, etc.). The real estate market in South Florida is laden with them (most recent MLS -Multiple Listing Service- figures indicate that 39% of the current inventory of Palm Beach, Martin and St Lucie County listed homes are short sales...