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Do I Have to Pay a Realtor Sales Commission in a Short Sale?
In standard home transactions, the seller and buyer reach an agreement for how the sales commission to a Realtor will be paid. Sometimes a buyer and seller will agree to split the costs out of … more
Will Selling my Home in a Short Sale Affect My Credit Score?
Selling your home in a short sale will negatively affect your credit score, but how much will depend on many factors. Your payment history, your ability to pay other debts, and the amount the … more
Do I Have to Pay a Realtor Sales Commission in a Short Sale?
In standard home transactions, the seller and buyer reach an agreement for how the sales commission to a Realtor will be paid. Sometimes a buyer and seller will agree to split the costs out of … more

What You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection
Before you purchase a home it is important to have a thorough inspection done by a qualified home inspector. You might think that you’ve found the right home for you based on the information provided by the seller, the look of the home and the location of the home. You might think that you are paying a fair price for this piece of real estate. However, if the home inspection … more
Tenants Rights to Abandon a Lease
A tenant leases a residential or commercial space with the intention of using that space for a certain purpose that is stated in the lease. For example, people often rent apartments as places to live and commercial space for their office or store. The purpose of the rental is usually specified in the written lease contract and the law provides tenants with the right to occupy the … more

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

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