If you like HGTV, the idea of buying an old home and turning it into your dream home can seem fun, romantic and the perfect way to get what you’re looking for, maybe even breaking into the neighborhood or suburb you never thought you could afford. While it’s not a bad idea, you should go…
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I’ll Take It! You Found a House
You’ve found a house you want to make your home. Whether it’s been weeks or months of looking, this is an exciting step. Before you fall in love with it, make sure you’ve kicked the tires, so to speak. Turn on water faucets, flush toilets, check fireplaces and stoves, look closely at walls, ceilings and…
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Buying: What You Need
By Mary Campbell Buying a house is a long, complicated process with lots of paperwork and steps. Whether you’re buying for the first time or you’ve done it half a dozen times, the process can get overwhelming. But there are plenty of available resources to enjoy you check all the boxes, ask the right questions…
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File for Bankruptcy, Save Your Home
By D.S. Hilderbrand New research from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Community Capital and the UNC School of Law suggests that homeowners in foreclosures who file for bankruptcy have a better chance to retain their home. Specifically, the report, "Bankruptcy During Foreclosure: Home Preservation Through Chapters 7 and 13," says that filing…
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Avoiding Real Estate Scams!
If any part of a transaction seems to good to be true, you may be the victim of a real estate scam. There are many types of real estate scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers to beware of the many, increasingly sophisticated tactics criminals are using to swindle their victims. Loan modification scams…
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