Ohio foreclosures go through the courts and usually take 6-12 months. Here's the step-by-step timeline, your right of redemption, and the options you still have. Continued
Inherited a house in Michigan? Learn how probate works, what stepped-up basis and property tax uncapping mean, and your options for selling the home. Continued
Selling a fixer-upper in Alabama? Compare repairing and listing, selling as-is, and a direct cash sale, with real repair numbers and what caveat emptor means. Continued
What does an Ohio home seller actually net with a cash buyer versus listing with an agent? A side-by-side breakdown with commissions, repairs, and timelines. Continued
Selling a tenant-occupied rental in Michigan: your options for lease transfers, cash sales, and what Michigan law says about showings and security deposits. Continued
Alabama's non-judicial foreclosure can move in as little as 30-60 days. Here are five realistic options if you're behind on payments, and how fast each one works. Continued
If you’re selling your home, you likely just want to get it over with and get started on the new chapter in your life in your new home. But hold on – you may have to deal with the tax man. If you made a profit on the sale of your home, you may to … Continued
Divorce is never something you plan on, and it’s far from a pleasant experience. But it does happen, and the divorce process is usually complicated and sometimes ugly, especially when it comes to real estate assets. Certainly, you should hope for and work toward the best and most amicable outcome, but you should also prepare … Continued
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. It can also be financially draining, especially when it comes to dividing assets such as your Fort Wayne home. In fact, one of the biggest assets that couples have to navigate during a divorce is their shared home. However, selling your house directly in a … Continued
Owning a house with other people has a number of marked advantages: the financial burden of bills and repairs can be shared, and the labor of, say, yard work and maintenance is usually spread among multiple owners. But problems can come up when it’s time to sell. While the actual selling process is pretty much … Continued
In most divorces, hard feelings between spouses make selling a Fort Wayne house in joint names divorce difficult, as more often than not, one or both parties want to inflict as much emotional harm on the other person as possible. Unfortunately, the couple’s shared finances often take the brunt of this ax-grinding. When selling a … Continued
Facing foreclosure can be an extremely stressful experience for any Fort Wayne homeowner. Not only does it mean the loss of a home, but it can also have a significant impact on one’s credit score and financial future. Fortunately, there are options available for homeowners facing foreclosure, including working with direct property buyers in Fort … Continued
The wheels that drive foreclosures turn very slowly, and there is ample opportunity to steer the ship in a new direction and salvage your future. Sadly, foreclosure is entirely avoidable, yet lives are often damaged for years because homeowners weren’t fully informed of the consequences and took no action to prevent the process. Whatever circumstances … Continued
If you’re concerned about your property going into foreclosure due to circumstances beyond your control, the optimum scenario would be to work with your lender for a resolution before things go any further. However, going through the foreclosure process can be made easier when homeowners understand what lies ahead, so read on as we explore … Continued
It’s no secret that foreclosure rates in America are on the rise. This can affect the Fort Wayne real estate market in all sorts of ways. The housing market has always been a volatile industry. With fluctuating prices, ever-changing regulations, and unforeseeable economic conditions, it can be challenging for homebuyers and home sellers to navigate … Continued
Foreclosure and preforeclosure are two terms that are commonly used in the real estate industry. While these terms may sound similar, they have very different meanings and implications for both homeowners and potential buyers. What is Foreclosure? Foreclosure is a legal process that occurs when a homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments. When … Continued
Stopping the foreclosure process of your Fort Wayne home can be difficult, but not impossible. Dealing with the banks, negotiating terms, and stressing over your mortgage can feel completely unbearable, but luckily you have lots of options available to you. Foreclosure is more common than you might think and can affect millions of Americans every … Continued
If you own a home when you file for bankruptcy, it becomes part of the bankruptcy estate, the property or assets you own. In October of 2022, there was a twenty-seven percent increase in chapter 13 bankruptcy filings over the previous year. Bankruptcies, including all chapters, total a seven percent increase overall, which correlates strongly … Continued
Home sales usually fall into one of three main categories: traditional sales, short sales, and foreclosures. For buyers, each has pros and cons, though generally speaking the cheaper properties are short sales and foreclosures. But if you’re a buyer, you need to keep in mind that these properties are usually cheaper for a good reason. … Continued
Whether you overpaid for the property in a bidding war, you’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, or property values have dipped, being upside-down on your mortgage or owing more than the current market value is a less-than-ideal situation for homeowners. If circumstances force you to sell your house due to foreclosure instead of waiting out … Continued
Owing more than your house is worth is not a favorable position if you should need to sell, even more so if you are under pressure to sell quickly for personal or financial reasons. Often already under a great deal of stress, taking on the sale of a house can seem like an overwhelming proposition. … Continued