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What is a zombie property?
A zombie property is a property abandoned by its owner after receiving a notice of default from their lender. It is called a zombie property,...
Home Inspection Checklist: What to Fix and Not Fix
While home inspections are not legally required in the home buying or selling process, many buyers will request them after making an offer on your...
The Difference Between Grantor vs. Grantee in Real Estate.
In real estate, the difference between grantor vs. grantee is that the grantor is the person who transfers a property they own to a grantee, the...
What is title insurance?
Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects a homeowner or lender if somebody puts a claim against the property being purchased. Title...
7 Repairs That Do Not Raise Your Home’s Value
Home improvements can be a great way to make your house more desirable when selling it. But not every home repair increases the value of your house....
Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
The person who gets the house is based on three factors: If one spouse wants to keep the house Who a judge deems fit to have the home if both...
The Closing Costs for a Seller and How to Save on Them
Closing costs for a seller are the taxes, fees, and other expenses which are paid by the seller while finalizing the sale of their house. And good...
Taxes and Inheriting a House, Everything You’ll Want to Know
If you inherited a house, taxes may come along with it. There may be even more hidden costs once you sell the house you inherit, but don't worry,...
What Is An REO Foreclosure?
An REO foreclosure, also known as a real estate owned foreclosure, is when a house is foreclosed on by the lender, and the lender takes ownership of...
What is a Probate Sale in Real Estate?
A probate sale in real estate is when a house belonging to a deceased person is being sold; ‘probate’ being the legal process after someone dies. In...