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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
Is a Short Sale Right for Me?
If you are wondering if a short sale of property is right for you, you should know that it is a highly individualized and personal issue. However, there are some circumstances and factors that … more
Do I Qualify for a Short Sale?
In order to sell a home in a short sale, the borrower generally must be able to show they are unable to pay their mortgage and currently are experiencing a financial hardship. An involuntary loss … 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
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

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
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

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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