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Filing formal complaints against real estate agents

By | November 26th, 2008|

Know your rights if you have a complaint about your real estate agent. If your real estate agent has broken a law, you can file a complaint with your state's regulatory agency, the Better Business Bureau, and the National Association of Realtors. If your real estate agent has committed a criminal act against you, contact the police. But make sure you have a true complaint against your real estate agent and not just a minor disagreement or frustration because your property has not been sold.

Refinance After Mortgage Crisis: Help Finding A Mortgage Lender

By | November 26th, 2008|

It may sound great when you hear you're pre-approved to refinance your mortgage loan. But how can you figure out whether the mortgage lender who wants to refinance your loan is credible, especially after the mortgage crisis? You can call the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and check out what other mortgage lenders such as credit unions, large national banks and mortgage brokers offer. You can also use an online search engine to check for news on the mortgage lender or broker you're considering.

At Closing, Include Another Home Inspection

By | November 26th, 2008|

When you buy a home you and a home inspector should do a final walkthrough before closing. While you may have had another home inspection along the way, the preclosing home inspection is important because by that point the sellers should have moved out of the home. You'll look for different things depending on whether you're buying new construction or an existing home.

Real Estate Investment: Waiting For The Best Deal

By | November 25th, 2008|

Homeowners in some parts of the country such as Arizona, Nevada and Florida, are learning the hard way that their real estate investments may lose value. The growing number of foreclosures and short sales makes some wonder when the real estate market will hit bottom. If you're looking to purchase real estate, how do you know when will be the right time to buy? While you can't time the real estate market, remember that you don't always have to buy real estate at the very lowest price to make money.

Commercial Real Estate Liabilities After A Divorce

By | November 25th, 2008|

When you own commercial real estate with a former spouse and decide to remarry it may require clarifying the assets you hold. To resolve who's liable for paying the mortgages, it may mean signing a quit claim deed or other documents. But before signing anything about your commercial real estate holdings, you should consult with an attorney to understand what you're signing. And before getting married, inquire about a future spouse's financial obligations.

Condo Owner Shares Building With Renters

By | November 25th, 2008|

More and more condo owners find themselves in a situation where they're sharing a building with renters. In some cases, developers convert apartments into condos and in years past they could sell the units. Selling condos has become more difficult during the credit crisis. What can a condo owner do when he can no longer afford to make payments and the lender won't work with him? His options include recourse against the lender or seller and working with a new lender to stay in the condo.

Consider Renting If You Can’t Sell Home

By | November 25th, 2008|

If you're trying to sell your old home to buy a new one but can't, you may want to rent a second home until the real estate market improves. Instead of struggling to pay two mortgages on a primary residence and second home, consider renting the second home. Save up money for a new home purchase while keeping your credit score intact and avoiding foreclosure or a short sale.

PMI Claims After Foreclosure

By | November 25th, 2008|

A homeowner who went into foreclosure a few years ago is paying a private mortgage insurance (PMI) claim as part of a forbearance agreement with a new lender. Homeowners who purchase property and obtain a loan that exceeds 80 percent of the purchase value must pay for PMI, which protects the lender, not the buyer. The original lender will file a claim with a PMI company and a new lender has the right to collect the full loan amount under a forbearance agreement.

Quit Claim Deeds And Mortgage Loan Cosigners

By | November 25th, 2008|

Can a quit claim deed be used to remove a cosigner on a mortgage? No, quit claim deeds affect property ownership interest only. Quit claim deeds will not take away responsibility for mortgage loan debt.

Title Search May Reveal Lien

By | November 21st, 2008|

A divorced woman wants to make sure the property she's buying from her ex-husband does not have any outstanding liens. Liens may include mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit or HELOCs. An attorney can also help sort out whether there are any outstanding liens and ensure that the title is free and clear of liens.

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