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The last two months of the new normal stay at home has led many homeowners to rethink the way they live in their home. It has now become an office for working at home; a school for children; a gym to stay in shape; and a place for recreation. ...CONTINUE READING

The convenience of selling your home without the hassle of getting it ready, putting it on the market, showings, open houses, negotiations and repairs comes at a cost ... a significant part of your equity. ...CONTINUE READING

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, homeowners seeking payment forbearance has gone from less than 4% to more than 6%. According to financial data firm Black Knight, about 3.5 million home loans in America are already in payment forbearance ...CONTINUE READING

Taking cash out of the equity of your home could be a legitimate way to fund a temporary cash crisis now or to have it on-hand if the need arises. Most homeowners can pull out the difference in 80% of the fair market value of their home and what they currently owe. ...CONTINUE READING

Of course, it is! We haven't experienced a global pandemic in our lifetime. We haven't had an economic shutdown like this before. Uncertainty is understandable and people tend to fear what they don't understand. With all that said, it doesn't mean there are not opportunities for people who can act in this unprecedented environment. ...CONTINUE READING

Everyone knows someone it has happened to or has heard a tragic story. It could have been a fire, a flood, a burglary or some other disaster but to file a claim on their insurance, they need the receipts or a list for what is being claimed. ...CONTINUE READING

The American bank robber, Willie Sutton, was asked why he robbed banks and his answer was "because that is where the money is." During his 40-year career, he stole about $2 million but Internet scammers are stealing many times that amount in phishing schemes preying on unsuspecting home buyers. ...CONTINUE READING

While you're isolating at home, there are things you can do to help buy a home now or in the near future. Instead of spending time surfing the Internet looking at homes, do the groundwork necessary to be able to purchase the home that you find. ...CONTINUE READING

During these unsettling times, sellers and buyers are concerned about staying healthy and virus-free as we all are. To keep all parties safe, new procedures should be considered regarding the procedure for showing houses. ...CONTINUE READING

A legitimate source of a down payment can be from a gift as long as it meets certain requirements of the lender. ...CONTINUE READING