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What Makes Short Sales Fall Apart and Cancel?

You might think that more short sales fail than succeed, and you might be right. I don't know of anybody who is ...

02/21/2012 11:00 PM

Tips for Spring Home Buying

Right now, it's the best of times and the worst of times for buyers in the spring home buying market. In some parts ...

02/19/2012 11:00 PM

Should You Hire Your Agent's Home Inspector?

If you don't trust your agent, you might not want to hire your agent's home inspector. However, don't make the ...

02/16/2012 11:00 PM

How Long Does it Take to Sell a House?

There is no stock answer to how long does it take to sell a house? That's because selling quickly depends on a lot ...

02/14/2012 11:00 PM

What Does an "As Is" Short Sale Really Mean?

You can tell a buyer she is buying a short sale as is, and she'll say yeah, yeah, but she probably won't know what As ...

02/12/2012 11:00 PM

Is Deed in Lieu a Good Idea For You?

President Obama included the deed in lieu of foreclosure initiative in his HOPE for Homeowners Program and, ever since, ...

02/09/2012 11:00 PM

It's Harder Buying a Bank Owned Home Than a Regular Home

With so many bank-owned homes on the market, some home buyers are wondering about the differences between buying bank ...

02/07/2012 11:00 PM

Does a Bank Only Do a Short Sale if a Seller is Delinquent?

Many sellers automatically assume that they have to be delinquent to do a short sale. I've heard agents express the ...

02/05/2012 11:00 PM

How to Get a Mortgage When You Have Bad Credit

The problem with getting a bad credit mortgage is it's expensive. The only people making loans to people with bad ...

02/02/2012 11:00 PM

Should You Write a Back Up Offer?

Buyers don't often think about putting in a backup offer. I suspect it's the fear of the unknown, and buyers ...

01/31/2012 11:00 PM