by maria | Aug 23, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
A mortgage makes homeownership possible for most people. In the simplest terms, it is a loan that is secured by real property. The lender holds title to the home until the loan is completely repaid. If you fail to pay up, the lender has a right to take the property,...
by maria | Aug 22, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
If you have the cash or can qualify for a mortgage, you can buy a HUD home. Down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If so, the down payment can be lower than the 5 to 20 percent required on conventional loans. HUD requires...
by maria | Aug 22, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires properties from lenders who foreclose on mortgages that it insures. These properties are then available for sale to potential homeowner-occupants and investors only through a licensed real estate broker....
by maria | Aug 22, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Buying directly at a legal foreclosure sale can be risky. Among the disadvantages: There is no financing. You need cash, and lots of it. The title needs to be checked before the purchase. If not, you risk assuming a seriously deficient title. It may not be possible to...
by maria | Aug 22, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Look in the legal notices section of your local newspaper and online. A notice is also usually posted on the property itself and somewhere in the city where the sale will take place. However, agents are the best source for information about foreclosures before they...