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I Received a Foreclosure Notice. What Do I Do?
The foreclosure process can move quickly, so it’s important to know what a foreclosure notice means and what you can do to avoid foreclosure before it's too late. There are options to help you get out from under the danger of foreclosure, salvage your credit, and...
I’m At Risk of Property Tax Foreclosure: What Are My Options?
Property tax foreclosure takes about three years in Michigan. If you’ve received notice that you’ve begun the foreclosure process, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will lose your home. There are things you can do such as reducing or delaying payments, or selling your...
Can I Sell My Home Without Making Repairs?
If you’re planning to sell your home, the process can feel daunting. Maybe you have a lot to do; in addition to the chore of packing you’re concerned about the repairs and preparation needed before you can put your house on the market. Maybe these repairs are...
How to Sell Your Home in the Winter
Selling your home in the winter might not have been your first choice. Whether you need to move for a new job, you're downsizing, or you've run into an unexpected circumstance that requires you get your house on the market now, know that you can still sell your home...
What Can I Do About the Abandoned House Next Door?
Abandoned houses are problematic for any neighborhood. Whether you live next door and are concerned about the effect of that home on your property value, or you're worried the abandoned property could attract crime into your neighborhood, it's true that abandoned...
Avoiding Foreclosure Around the Holidays
Foreclosure is always a frightening prospect, but it's especially stressful during the holiday season. Unfortunately, it's common for many families to miss mortgage payments around the holidays because there are so many financial stresses during this busy time of...
What to Do When You’re Behind on Mortgage Payments
Falling behind on your mortgage payments is a scary feeling. For many, just one missed payment can make it difficult to get back on track. If you've experienced a temporary hardship, or are concerned that you might fall behind on your mortgage payments, it's important...
5 Things to Know About Purchasing A Renovated Home
Purchasing a renovated home is a great way to get all of the features you're looking for in a move-in ready home, without doing the work yourself. But, like with purchasing any kind of home, there are always a few things to watch out for, and a few considerations to...
The Most Expensive Home Repairs, and How to Avoid Them
Homeownership occasionally comes with a few headaches. Whether you bought an older home that seems to be a money pit, or you've recently inherited a home and you're not sure where to start with repairs, it's good to know that you always have options. We've put...
Could Your Home be in Danger of Tax Delinquent Foreclosure? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Tax foreclosure is a scary thought for many homeowners. But it's not always easy to understand when you've just missed a tax payment, or when you're in real trouble. If you're wondering about the signs and implications of a tax delinquent foreclosure, then this is the...
5 Common Problems To Investigate Before Selling an Old Home
Lately, it seems like older homes are en vogue. Popular shows like Good Bones, Fixer Upper, and Home Town make it seem easy and trendy to purchase an older home for its history and character. But if you've just inherited an old, family home, or are considering selling...
What’s the Quickest Way to Sell a Home?
If you're moving towns for a new job, have inherited a home in disrepair, or are facing foreclosure, you might be looking into options to sell a home quickly. We've all heard the horror stories of homeowners whose homes have sat on the market for months, even years....
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Cost of Selling Your
Home Through
a Retail Transaction
Homeowners enter into the retail transaction process because it’s the only option they know. This guide will help you better understand the transaction process.