Missouri Real Estate Law Lawyers

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 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

How to Recover From a Natural Disaster
The winds have died down, the rain or snow has ended and the earth has stopped shaking. You look around at the mess around you and you think: now what? How do I pick up the pieces of my life and move on after this horrific natural disaster? There is no doubt that getting back to normal will take some hard work and perseverance. However, this arduous task can be made easier … more
Options to Purchase Real Estate
There are many different ways to purchase real estate. While some people find a piece of property that they want and purchase the property immediately, other people may need a little more time to complete the transaction. There are many reasons for needing more time – it could be that a potential buyer needs the time to come up with the financing to purchase the property or … 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

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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