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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Can You Get a Home Loan After Bankruptcy?
Written By: Ashley Sutphin
If youve ever gone through a bankruptcy, you know how emotionally difficult it can be. There are also ongoing financial repercussions, including effects on your credit score and report. Yes, you reduce or eliminate debts, but the tradeoff for this is that your ability to get credit in the future is impacted.With that being said, it is possible t...
Tenant demands are changing in response to evolving preferences and external influences, particularly from COVID-19. There is increased emphasis on rental experiences that integrate technology to provide safety, flexibility, and convenience to tenants. Property managers and landlords must stay on top of these changing demands in order to minimiz...
Digital and social media marketing are more important than ever for real estate professionals. The real estate market is hot in many places around the country, but as an agent you have to be creative in connecting with prospects since so many people are spending more time at home due to the ongoing pandemic. Traditional outreach doesnt work the ...
Buying a house is one of the biggest things you might do in your life.The final step in the process is typically the closing. Once you reach this point, it can be a >The closing date is usually decided during the contract negotiation. Itll be listed on your purchase agreement. A seller accepts your offer, the earnest money is paid, and then, at ...
Is half your life on-hold and the other half going fast-forward?At the same time, youre obsessed with deciding what more you can do to help target prospects believe they can pursue their real estate goals to buy or sell in 2021.Working during a pandemic can be a distracting and exhausting mix of not being able to take proven, profitable professi...
Whether youre a veteran real estate investor or a first time homebuyer, you can expect to provide your loan officer with no shortage of documents. The lender is gathering information needed in order to get your loan file completed and sent over to the underwriting department for an approval. Knowing in advance what your loan officer is sure to a...
Your front yard is the red carpet inviting buyers into the beauty that is your home. If its rugged, messy and unkempt, buyers will take one look and then keep on driving to the next property on their list. Dont let that happen by making your front yard luscious and as amazing as the inside of your home.What areas should you focus on in your fron...
As you or your loved one ages, your home may need to be adapted to accommodate life>Grab BarsInstalling grab bars can significantly decrease falls and injuries. They should be installed where the floor may get wet or transition to a different level. Grab bars should be installed by a professional contractor because they require special reinforce...
We tend to picture retirement one way: seniors leisu>However, many seniors who might be interested in homesteading dont know where to start. Thats why weve put together this guide. We hope these tips help you figure out if homesteading is right for you, and along with insights on the real estate from The Data Advocate help you get started on you...
Your home equity can be a valuable resource to you, depending on your financial situation. Your equity is the interest you have in your home, as the owner. Your equity increases over time in two ways. Equity increases if your property value goes up or if you work toward paying down the balance of your mortgage loan.Equity is the part of your hom...
"CCamp;Rs" is an acronym commonly used in the homeowner association industry. It means "Covenants, Conditions amp; Restrictions." It is used generically for any HOA rule or policy. But its more complicated than that. In the HOA environment, there may be policies, procedures, rules, regulations and resolutions. All are necessary to do the HOA bus...
There are different scenarios where you might be interested in the feasibility of managing an Airbnb remotely.Maybe you have a second home or are considering one that when you arent using it, youd like to rent on Airbnb. This is common. Another scenario might be if you want to travel the world for a while or take a sabbatical, and you want to re...
If you dont already, 2021 should be the year that as a real estate agent, you focus on building your email list.Every agent should collect an email list and maintain it. Its one of the best marketing tools you have available. Email lists and marketing can help you stay in contact with your current clients, build new >With that being said, if you...
When first thinking about buying a home, the type of mortgage you should consider is a bit lower on the priority bar. The first decision is whether or not to buy the home in the first place. Once that decision is made, its time to get your preapproval letter from your mortgage company. Most agents today wont even let you into their car without h...
Ever wonder why some homes sell and others dont? There is no magical fairy dust that can turn a loser of a house into a palace. And, in fact, if there were such a think as magical fairy dust, sprinkling it in your home would make a big mess, and thats a big no-no if you want to sell.Getting your home sold is not all that hard if you stick to the...
1. Cut the Shopping TimeFor those of you who like to have a week of dinners planned out ahead of time, you know how much time grocery shopping for those items takes. You walk into the store with a list of groceries and you wander around the store from one aisle to the next picking up things here and there. It can take an hour or two just finding...
Question: Our HOA has a resident that interferes with vendors. Our landscaper has threatened to quit due to the harassment. The resident has been advised in writing to cease and desist but it continues. Suggestions?Answer: Its not uncommon for certain residents to engage contractors in conversation, usually trying to be sociable or helpful. This...
Most of us were more than happy to say goodbye to 2020, but we could still be spending a fair amount of time at home early on in 2021.With that in mind, the following is a roundup of some of the dcor and design trends that are popular right now.Comfort and Functionality2020 was a year when most of us spent more time at home possibly than ever be...
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