Real Estate
Buying Home From Elderly Family Member
Buying a rural home from an elderly family member, relative or friend can pose problems. Understanding and patience will be needed. Q: We are interested in buying the rural home and land that my 80 year old aunt and uncle …
Problem Lending Money To Family Member With Divorce
Lending money to family and friends can lead to problems, particularly if they get divorced. Recovering the money may be even harder. Q: My wife and I are in our late 60′s and two years ago we loaned my son …
Home Inspector Missed Problem With Underground Storage Tank
Even if you hire a great home inspector (ASHI member), when it comes to an underground fuel storage tanks, problems can be missed. Q: We bought a house in Winchester, VA about ten years ago. We had a professional home …
Short Sale Approval Not Possible With Lender
Some lenders are harder to get to approve a short sale. If you are having trouble, here are some ways to get your short sale approved. Q: I own a home, but I bought another home with my boyfriend. I …
Quit Claim Deed From Divorce Not Signed At Refinancing
In a divorce, if one spouse will keep the home, the other spouse should quit claim deed the home before you refinance the loans on the home. Q: In 2008, as part of my divorce decree and to pay off …
Finding A Good Home Inspector
Finding a Good Home Inspector requires some time and due diligence. Q: What is best way to select home an inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy …
Buying Foreclosed Homes And Getting to Closing
You might have succeeded in buying a foreclosed home, you’ll need to get the bank’s attention to get tot he closing table. Q: I am buying a foreclosed home from a bank in Georgia. I am paying cash for the …
Finding A Good Mortgage Broker or Lender
If you have good credit and you are a first time home buyer, you need to find a good mortgage broker or mortgage lender to help you with your home purchase. Q: I am a first time home buyer and …
Working With A Multiple Listing Service (MLS) To Buy A Home
Can you know something about buying a home before others find out if you get access to the multiple listing service information before others get that information? Q: A friend of mine gave me some real estate advice and told …
New Year’s Financial Resolutions for Home Sellers 2012
Each year we post our financial resolutions for home sellers for the new year. With the current state of our financial system, you need to keep your financial house and home in good shape. I know someone who sold a …
