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Who Qualifies for a VA Loan and Other Important Information
Are you thinking of taking out a VA loan to finance your property purchase? Well, two things! First, thank you very much for your service to this country. We appreciate all your contribution to ensuring America's safety! Second, we would like to tell you that you’re...
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Understanding the Transfer of Real Estate During Divorce
The basic understanding of the various real estate deeds is a must when transferring title and ownership to real estate during a divorce situation. A real estate deed is a legal instrument (document), almost always in writing, that passes an...
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How to Budget for a House: Knowing What You Can Afford
For many Americans, purchasing a single family home or condominium seems out of reach. One recent study concluded that median home prices are unaffordable in 70 percent of America’s counties. According to the study, an average wage is not enough to cover a monthly...
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Managing Divorce and Credit Card Debt
What happens to the liability for credit card debt in divorcing situations? In a divorce, the extent of a party’s liability for credit card debt depends on: whether they live in a common law or community property state. whether the debt is for a joint...
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First Time Home Buyer? Here’s What to Look for When Buying a House
Homeownership in the U.S. remains at an all-time high, averaging 64.35% from January 2018 to June 2019. What's more, reports show that existing home sales regained momentum in May 2019. That month, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales went up to...
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Am I Ready to Buy a House? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Industry research shows that 12 million Americans plan to sell their home in the next 12 months. Are you ready to take their property off their hands? If you're still shelling out a rent payment every month, the idea of owning your home can be appealing. You'll have...
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When There’s a Need for Financial Mediation and Real Estate & Mortgage Financing are Present
Having a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) on your professional divorce team, who understands the financial subject matter of real estate and mortgage financing in a divorce situation, maybe invaluable to all parties. The ability...
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The Puzzle Pieces of Divorce
A successful divorce settlement is a result of putting the pieces of the puzzle together in such a manner that both divorcing parties come out of the divorce whole. When the divorce settlement involves real estate and mortgage financing, the...
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Looking for a Home in Portland? Finding the Most Affordable Places to Live in Oregon
Do you dream of waking up to a misty sunrise over the Pacific? Do you want to be in the center of a fantastic music scene, with creative eateries and cool cultural hotspots on every corner? If so, Oregon is the place to be. From Portland to Springfield, there's plenty...
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The Collaborative Law Process and Involving a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP)
Collaborative Law is a settlement process that focuses on helping families resolve complex disputes, often with the aid of specialists. The collaborative law process focuses on creating a safe environment for the parties to express, negotiate and resolve...
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