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Distressed Real Estate for Sale: What You Need to Know

Even though the economy has improved, buyers are still likely to encounter foreclosures, short sales and Real Estate Owned sales (REOs) in the market. Here's what you need to know about distressed real estate…

Why Do Short Sales Still Take So Long?

The term “short sale” can be misleading. The truth is, many real estate agents call them “long-and-drawn-out sales” because they can seemingly take forever to close. So why do short sales still…

Insider’s Guide to Success with Short Sales

Many real estate agents steer their clients away from a short sale because they think they take too long, that their commissions will be lowered, or simply because they don’t know a…

Mortgage meltdown trend: The wealthy are walking away from their homes too

There’s an old saying: The rich are different. But lately, that difference is shrinking, as some affluent homeowners face foreclosure and struggle with mortgage payments just like everyone else. Folks who bought…

How does foreclosure work

Around the country, home values have dropped dramatically in the past few years. Some people who bought with 'zero down' or even 10 percent down when lending was easy, find themselves with…

What is a short sale in real estate

"What is a short sale in real estate?” is a question I hear a lot these days. Basically, a short sale is when the total market value of your property equals less…