Archives: 2008 October

What makes a real estate deal, a deal? Well there are many reasons why, but one of the most significant sources of great real estate deals has nothing to do with the real estate itself. Sure…there are rundown homes that are selling for pennies on the dollar, but it’s selling for pennies on the dollar [...]

The nasty thing about foreclosures, apart from the worry and stress of possibly losing all you own, is the fact that you lose all control over the sale process. When in a financial crisis and you may be facing a possible foreclosure it is time to think outside the box. You need to know how [...]

Many areas in the United States and other countries have experienced a severe downturn in their real estate markets. You only have to scan local newspapers to see the increase in foreclosures or mortgagee sales. All this is very upsetting to those involved especially for those losing their homes. Spare a thought also for those [...]

For many years savvy real estate investors looking for a quick profit have invested in home foreclosures and fixer-uppers. With a bit of remodeling, paint and carpet these houses were often flipped for a nice profits. In today’s real estate market both flipping and real estate investing in general comes with increased risk. If the [...]

We are still in a period of lower interest rates yet many homeowners are not able to sell their homes. Unfortunately more and more homeowners are becoming victims of foreclosure. Refinancing has become more difficult for many. Still the question should I refinance? is a quest in the minds of many and yes it may [...]

Although it’s a situation none of us ever wants to be in, home foreclosures are on the rise. If you ever reach the point where your lender is ready to foreclose on your home, the following tips may help you delay or even avoid foreclosure proceedings. Tip 1: Deal with the problem head on. If [...]