House Buying Tips

what is a zombie property

What is a Zombie Property and is it a Good Investment?

Don’t worry – a zombie property has nothing to do with animated corpses.  Instead, a zombie property is a home that is in limbo because the homeowner did not know they retained ownership and the property began to further deteriorate.  In many cases this can be a gold mine for real estate investors, and also …

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Pre Approval vs Pre Qualified What’s the difference

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualified: What’s the difference?

While pre-approval and pre-qualification are both important when buying a home, there are slight differences that impact how smoothly your transaction will go.  Both statuses also occur at different stages in the home buying and selling process. Pre-qualification is the first step in the homebuying process and pre-approval is the next. For both you will …

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What Quiet Titles and Quiet Title Actions Are

What Quiet Titles and Quiet Title Actions Are

A “quiet title” is a name given to a legal proceeding that takes place in civil court when someone makes a claim about the rightful ownership of a property during a real estate transaction.   A “quiet title action” is the evidence provided by the person defending their ownership. The questions about ownership can come from …

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Pre-Foreclosure, Auction, REO What's the Difference

Pre-Foreclosure, Auction, REO: What’s the Difference?

The differences between pre-foreclosures, foreclosure auctions, and REO foreclosures (real estate owned) is that each one is a step in the foreclosure process instead of being a type of foreclosure.  Each one of these steps follow one another and each one has opportunities for you to save your house, although they diminish as each progression …

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Townhouses Vs. Condos

Townhouse Vs. Condo: Which is a Better Investment and Why?

Whether you’re looking to invest and earn a profit, or you are shopping for your new home, choosing between a townhouse vs. a condo doesn’t have to be a hard decision.  Both property types are great options, and if you’re stuck, we’re here to help you make the right decision based on your situation.  Below …

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