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If you’re among small real estate investors who don’t think it matters what the big developers do, consider what happened when Wall Street and larger investors learned this...
Challenging Your Foreclosure Process
Many people who are facing foreclosure simply resign themselves to losing their home. Sometimes, however, foreclosure is not inevitable. You have other options, including a short sale where you sell...
Six Warning Signs for Mortgage Modification Scams
Be aware of financial predators and be able to identify the key characteristics of mortgage modifications scams.
Mortgage Interest Rates Among New York Metro Area Top Banks
Mortgage interest rates can fluctuate depending on many factors.
The Perils of Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure
With the recent wave of foreclosures, more and more lenders have started to pursue deficiency judgments to try to recoup some of their losses.
Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosure
Most states offer both judicial foreclosure and non-judicial foreclosure as an option, with a few limited exceptions.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure – An Alternative to Foreclosure
As an alternative to foreclosure, a deed in lieu of foreclosure boasts several advantages.
Benefits of a Short Sale Over Foreclosure
There are many benefits of a short sale instead of a foreclosure, both for homeowners and – surprisingly- for lenders as well.
House Investment Characteristics
Housing prices are depressed and interest rates are near an all-time low. For many people, these conditions suggest that now is the time to invest their savings into residential real...
Reducing Mortgage Closing Costs: a Quick Guide
Buying a home is a process. After finding the right house and getting the loan started comes the mortgage closing. With paper upon paper filled with legal jargon, it is...
Federal Programs for Mortgage Relief and Refinancing
In 2010, for the first time in history, there were more than 1 million foreclosures in the United States. Foreclosure is a devastating experience for the homeowner and an undesirable...
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