Archive for December, 2011

Short Sales a Better Option Than Foreclosures

By Jackson Griffin The robo-signing crisis of 2010 appears to have increased an appetite for short sales among U.S. lenders, said an [...]

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What Do You Advise When A Home Does Not Appraise For The Value? (VIDEO)

Q: What Do You Advise When A Home Does Not Appraise For The Value? A: For the first time in my 21-year [...]

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How Do I Transition From Low Income Housing To A Rental?

Q: Hi, I want to know what are the requirements for buying or renting a home. I now live in a low [...]

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Is It Better To Use A Mortgage Broker Rather Than A Bank?

Q: If my credit score is in the upper 700s, is there an advantage to using a mortgage broker versus my regular [...]

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The Seller Refuses To Pay Commission To Our Realtor, What Should We Do?

Q: If we were working with a Realtor and the seller refuses to pay a commission how should we handle? The Realtor [...]

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Can We Lease Back A Property At The Closing?

Q: Our property closes on the 10th on January we have another home to move into but it doesn’t close till the [...]

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Why Aren’t I Receiving Responses To My Inquiries?

Q: I have sent close to 15 inquiries about properties, some requesting to view the property, but I have had only three [...]

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Should We Hold An Open House On New Year’s Day?

Q: We are considering an open house on New Years day January 1. Thoughts?–Jerico, Parkersburg, WV A: Why not? You only need [...]

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How Do I Find Out How Fast Homes Sell?

Q: What is the average turn around rate for selling homes in Colorado Springs?–Anonymous, Colorado Springs, CO A: My suggestion is to [...]

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How Can I Find Out If My Husband Is On The Deed?

Q: How can I find out if my husband is also on my home deed if he is not on the mortgage [...]

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