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Long-Distance House Hunting Tips

June 8, 2018 by Rilian Ball

It pays to start with a solid strategy when you have to house hunt from afar. Hunting for a house is stressful enough even if you are moving to another part of town. However, when you are searching for a house from afar, it can make the task of finding the right home for your needs seem almost impossible.  Fortunately, in today's high-tech world, you have an array of tools available right at your fingertips that can make it easy to find the perfect house for your needs. So, even if you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: New Home, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

What To Know When Looking At Active Adult Communities

June 7, 2018 by Rilian Ball

For many Americans, retirement age is fast approaching or already here: Baby Boomers account for nearly 75 million individuals in the United States. Retirement can present a lot of opportunities, especially when it comes to relaxation, activities, and the enjoyment of life with those of a similar age. More and more Americans are looking to 55+ communities to fulfill those wants and needs. Active Adult Communities 55+ communities, also known as an active adult or age-restricted communities, are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Active Adult, Home Buyer, Location

What You Need To Know About Short Sales

June 6, 2018 by Rilian Ball

On the surface, a short sale seems like the perfect deal. However, before you take the plunge, you need to understand how this type of home purchase works. What Is a Short Sale? A short sale is a home sale in which the homeowner is selling the home for less than he or she currently owes on the mortgage. In most cases, this means that the buyer is paying less for the home than it's worth, which leads to instant equity. Short sales allow homeowners to get out from under mortgages without damaging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Short Sale

Pros And Cons Of Buying A Foreclosure

June 5, 2018 by Rilian Ball

When a homeowner stops making regular mortgage payments, the bank can foreclose on the property. This means that the bank takes possession of the property in an attempt to recover the debt the homeowner owes. In some cases, the bank may try to recover this debt by selling the property at auction. In other cases, the bank will simply list the foreclosed home for sale. Choosing to purchase a foreclosed home has both advantages and disadvantages for the buyer. Weighing these advantages and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Foreclosure, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

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