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How Does the Short Sale Process Work?
The first step in a short sale generally is to contact your lender and determine what is required to initiate the process. You may also want to consult with and/or hire a Realtor, real estate … more
Will My Lender Accept the Short Sale as Payment in Full for My Loan?
Maybe. Your lender is not required to accept the short sale payment to satisfy your loan amount. The company may decide that you and your property do not qualify for a short sale and deny your … more
Why Would a Lender Agree to a Short Sale?
Banks and other lenders generally agree to short sales in order to avoid having to foreclose on a property and take it into their inventory. Most lenders would rather cut their losses and avoid a … more

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
For many people, their primary residence is one of their biggest lifetime investments. It might constitute a large part of their estate and a large part of the inheritance that they intend to pass to their children. Accordingly, many people have two concerns when it comes to their primary residence. They are concerned both with protecting their home for their heirs and with … more
How to Obtain Homeowners Insurance
A home is a big investment both for you as the buyer and for the bank that has your mortgage. Most mortgage providers will not loan you money unless you insure your purchase. Even if you do not have a mortgage on the property, homeowner’s insurance is a good idea. Every homeowner’s insurance policy is different. Typically, a homeowner’s policy insures … more

Hud Homebuying Checklist
Residential Lease Agreement
Use this simple to use fill and print form as a residential lease agreement

Facing Money Problems? How To Avoid Foreclosure....
Unfortunately, when facing unemployment, unexpected medical expenses, funding the care of a family member, or other financial strains, you may find yourself struggling to pay the mortgages and worry about loosing your homes in foreclosure. The good news is, you can avoid foreclosure and keep your home if you know the right steps to take. The Federal Housing Administration, a … more
How To Buy a Home
Buying a home can be complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! Step 1: Figure out how much you can afford What you can afford will depend on your income, credit rating, current expenses and debt, the down payment you can afford to make and the interest rate. Your interest rate may be set for the life of the loan or may fluctuate … more

Home Equity Credit Lines
Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress
This publication from the Federal Trade Commission explains how various foreclosure rescue scams … more
Fair Housing - Equal Opportunity for All
This pamphlet, published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, explains the … more