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Selling House for Job Relocation: What to Know
If you’re relocating for a job and need to sell your home, you’re probably most concerned about saving time, money, and stress in this time of change. Maybe you’re starting the new job soon, or can’t afford the repairs your home needs right now, or you just don’t want...
5 Signs a Traditional Home Sale Isn’t Right for You
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 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...
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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.