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Are Foreclosed Homes Affected by the New Lead Paint Regulations?
Find out how the new federal regulations governing remodeling in homes with lead paint affect individuals buying foreclosure homes in our new blog post.
Read Article ›Insuring Your REO Property: Are You Covered For Way-Out Disasters?
Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes…just a few of the natural disasters that can disrupt your daily lives. But, have you stopped to think how it might affect your livelihood and where you live? We discuss insuring your home for natural disasters.
Read Article ›Getting Your Home Foreclosed On Doesn’t Have to Be a Disaster—It Can Help You Turn Your Life Around!
For most people, having their home foreclosed upon is a nightmare to be avoided at all costs; for other Americans, it’s the answer to their prayers. We discuss how sometimes foreclosure can help you turn your life around.
Read Article ›Know Before You Buy – Home Inspections Can Protect REO Home Buyers
Do you know all you need to know about home inspections? We discuss the steps you should take to know all you need to know before you purchase a home.
Read Article ›Will the Shadow Inventory of Unsold Homes Crush the Foreclosure Market?
If you understand what the so-called shadow inventory is, it can help you to understand how it is impacting the market for foreclosed homes. We give you the details and information you should know about the shadow inventory.
Read Article ›Flipping Properties Part 1: Fixing the Fixer-Upper
Perhaps you’ve seen it in the movies or TV, or maybe you have friends who’ve tried it. Flipping houses has been a fairly recent trend, that is, purchasing a low-cost property and then making money by re-selling it, sometimes for 3 or 4 times its value. It seems like a dream come true – it’s [...]
Read Article ›Habitat for Humanity to Refurbish REO Homes
As reported by DSNews.com, Habitat for Humanity is making use of REO properties, by turning them into low-cost housing. The organization, which builds homes for free to provide affordable homes, is teaming up with the National Community Stabilization Trust, in order to purchase these run-down foreclosed homes and renovating them. Through the trust’s Property Acquisition [...]
Read Article ›Who is your ideal Realtor?
So, you have decided to buy your first home, or perhaps it is time to sell your house. Buying or selling a house can be daunting task. One of the first things that you, as a seller, need to do is to find the right real estate agent who can help and guide you through [...]
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