Real Estate

Looking for a great deal on a home? Since the owners of a short sale property are trying to avoid foreclosure and pay off as much of their outstanding mortgage as possible, short sales are a great way to get a property below market value.  Making an offer on a short sale property is different…

If you’re planning on buying a house but don’t have the money to purchase a home outright, you’ll need a mortgage. As something that many people talk about and complain about paying, understanding what a mortgage is, how it works, and the different types, can make all the difference when buying a home. What is…

If you’ve never had a home foreclosed on or come close, foreclosure might not be something you know a lot about, and that’s okay. There are a lot of misconceptions about foreclosure, but one we hear very frequently is that it’s a one-step process when a homeowner fails to pay their mortgage. In reality, your…

When you’re purchasing a home, there are a lot of real estate terms that are thrown around that can sound foreign and be confusing. Understanding the “lingo” used by your real estate agent will make the process a little bit easier to digest, especially if it is your first home. Some common real estate terms…