Q: My friend and his girlfriend bought a house in Iowa. What are the steps that need to be taken to remove her from the deed? A: The document you need to use is called a ‘quit claim deed’. Have the title company that facilitated the closing prepare & assist you in executing & … [Read more...] about Remove A Ex’s Name From Deed
Buy Home From My Mother
Q: My mother and Iive together in a house she owns. There is still a mortgage on the house, but I want to buy it from her (basically take over the mortgage) and we both plan to still live there. Can I do this without having to qualify for a loan? I have a great paying job and can … [Read more...] about Buy Home From My Mother
Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)?
In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values have … [Read more...] about Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)?
Rental House Sale
Q: Hello. I just sold a rental house. While I was at the closing, transitioning ownership from me to the buyer, one of the tenants called me to say he returned after being gone for a week and saw that there is water leaking. After we finished signing the legal buy/sell papers, I … [Read more...] about Rental House Sale
Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready?
Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, … [Read more...] about Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready?