Category: Real Estate

What is a lien and foreclosure?

A lien is a notice attached to your property that puts everyone on constructive notice that a creditor has a claim. A lien is usually filed and recorded with the county public records (if real property) or with the secretary of state (if personal property). Why does a bond...

Home loans for people with bad credit

Getting a home loan with bad credit has actually never been as easy as it is today. Here are some tips to help improve your chances of success: Find a good real estate deal – If you can find a property that has some equity when you buy it,...

How to Probate: 13 Tips for Selling Inherited Assets

Selling inherited property and probate can be a hassle if you are not familiar with the steps involved in the probate process it can be a hassle you don’t want to keep can be a hassle if you don’t understand the probate process or how to prove a will...

GRM, Cap Rate and IRR: when and how to use them

Gross rent multiplier (GRM), cap rate (cap rate), and internal rate of return (IRR) are three terms you’ll often come across in commercial real estate. By the time you finish this short article, you should have a good idea of ​​what they are, why and when you would use...

How to get a mortgage with no down payment?

Today, you may find it very difficult to find zero down payment mortgages. Even the ones you can find are available to those who have proof of income. Additionally, they must have a credit score of at least 720. In fact, some lenders may require a higher credit score....

live near a cemetery

One aspect of a Feng Shui evaluation is to analyze the environment surrounding a building. When using Feng Shui to choose a house, most Feng Shui consultants will tell you not to choose one near a graveyard. After seeing a beautiful home last week that has a graveyard adjacent...

Will the Raiders’ domed stadium increase my market value?

The development of a $1.9 billion dollar professional soccer stadium down the street from its current business location is usually a good thing. There are always those who can get an increase in property value due to the location of the stadiums, but then find that the traffic of...

New York Home Equity Theft Prevention Law

The Home Equity Theft Prevention Act (“HETPA”) has been in effect since February 1, 2007. Its purpose is to protect distressed homeowners from potentially dangerous “foreclosure rescue” programs. fraudulent by ensuring that the homeowner has enough information to make an informed decision about transferring title to their home (see...