Tag Archive: Real Estate

I Don’t Want My House Anymore

Written on March 9, 2010 by Stefanie Devery

Unfortunately, there are so many people that feel as though they do not want their house anymore. They just want to let it go into foreclosure and the bank can have it. This is a TERRIBLE option. Just giving up on paying your mortgage is not a good option.
There are so many options out there is [...]

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When Is It Ok To Walk Away From My Mortgage?

Written on December 1, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

There has been a lot of discussions recently about whether people should walk away from their mortgages.  Should people just lock the doors and move on? Should people stay in a home that is “underwater” and hope that the market rebounds? Should people sacrifice everything else in their lives to make sure they can keep [...]

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Should I Refinance My Existing Mortgage?

Written on November 30, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

There are so many people who are unsure of whether or not they should refinance their mortgage. There are pros and cons to refinancing and the reasons behind refinancing your mortgage should be good.  There was an article today at Walletpop called Top 10 Tips For Loan Refinancing. This was one of the best articles I [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home: Day 5 – Brokers

Written on September 8, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

You looked, you saw, and now you want the help of a professional. Get a recommendation from someone you know for a recommendation of a Real Estate Broker or Realtor. There are two types of brokers in any Real Estate transaction, the listing broker and the selling broker. The listing broker is the person who [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home: Day 4 – Where Do I Find My Dream Home?

Written on September 4, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

You now know what you can afford, what type of community you want to live in and your credit score is good enough to obtain a decent mortgage but, where do you find your dream home? 
There are a ton of available outlets to help you find your home.
1. Realtor Websites
The first place to begin looking [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home: Day 3 – Where To Live?

Written on September 3, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

You have determined what you can afford to pay every month and you are still keeping your credit in tip top shape. Now, where do you want to live? This is a wholly personal choice but an extremely important one. There are so many variables that make one town or one street more appealing than another. You [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home: Day 2 – Financials

Written on September 2, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

Now that you know your credit score and are working diligently to improve it, it is time to figure out what you can afford for a monthly mortgage payment. Unless you are already living in a house or currently rent a house, there are additional expenses that come with owning a home that are commonly overlooked. 
As a homeowner, [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home: Day 1 – Your Credit

Written on September 1, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

Credit is the key to the kingdom. When it comes to purchasing a home there is nothing more important than your credit score. You should order your credit report between three and six months before you even begin looking for a home or applying for financing. This will give you ample time to correct any errors that [...]

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7 Days To Owning A Home

Written on September 1, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

Congratulations! You have decided that it is time for you to become a proud homeowner. The prospect of making such a large purchase can be just as scary as it is exciting and there are always hundreds of questions that new homeowners have. Where do I start? How soon do I start? How long does it take to get [...]

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I’m The Newest Faculty Member at Solo Practice University!!

Written on August 4, 2009 by Stefanie Devery

I am so pleased to announce that I have been asked to be one of the faculty members of Solo Practice University™ (SPU).  The creator of SPU is Susan Cartier Liebel (along with David Carson) and she asked me if I would be willing to teach a class on Real Estate Law.  I, of course, said yes! [...]

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