Missing a mortgage payment is never intended by a homeowner, but sometimes circumstances lead to a late mortgage payment. If you are struggling to make your payments, here’s what you need to know about what happens when your mortgage payment is more than 15 days late. Most lenders allow a 15-day grace period, which...
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Divorce. It’s never something that we plan on, but it is a reality for many. Whether it’s your first time through the experience or maybe a second, the emotions of moving on from a marriage is hard even under the best of circumstances. Not only must you grapple with the sadness of parting ways,...
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You own a house that has seen better days, it needs updating or has structural issues. You just want to get rid of the outdated home and get cash as quickly as possible. Renovating a home is stressful and taxing. In today’s market it is hard to line up qualified contractors to fix a...
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So you’re selling your outdated house? Where do you start? Do you list it right away without repairs, knowing you’re compromising the ability to acquire your desired sale price? Do you update everything with top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances, spending a pretty penny now, with fingers crossed that you’ll make that dough back once the...
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A death in the family makes for a difficult time no matter the circumstances. While mourning the loss of a loved one can have a huge emotional impact, it can be made even more challenging when there is inheritance involved. If you have recently lost a family member and are inheriting a house, it...
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As one of the leading St. Louis-area house buyers, we receive all types of inquiries about the Core Properties difference. Luckily for us, this is one of our all-time favorite subjects. Let’s take a look at some standard questions that come our way. “How is selling my house with Core Properties different than using...
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When is Selling your House Fast for Cash the right fit… Are you experiencing financial setbacks outside of your control? Are you listing your house below its value because the area you live in has low demand? What if you’ve found yourself upside down on your mortgage? Here’s a bit of helpful information from...
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That home you’re looking at is a foreclosed house that is owned by Fannie Mae. Although the Fannie Mae HomePath mortgage program was officially discontinued on October 14thof 2014, the Fannie Mae HomePath properties are still available around the U.S., and can be seen on their website www.homepath.com. These houses are targeted towards first-time...
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A smaller home is not only easier to maintain (think cleaning, repair, the money that goes into upkeep, etc.), it’s less expensive to maintain, and less time consuming to maintain. But let’s talk numbers. Downsizing leads to a smaller home leads to less debt and less risk. Your current net income, number of dollars you have safely in...
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Moving into senior living arrangements can be a big, scary step for many people. Whether it is you or a loved one making the change, there is a lot to take into consideration. We’re here to highlight some things you might want to think about so you can make the most informed decision possible...
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