Short Sale vs Foreclosure – What’s the Difference in Houston?

Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower/seller, a short sale, and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Houston, TX? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source).  If you stop … Continued

How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Houston

Hiring a real estate agent in Houston can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Houston? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the Yellow Pages, … Continued

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Houston?

With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Houston anyway? Many homeowners across America and Houston are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending institution will … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Houston

While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Houston] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do … Continued

A Financial Look At How Much Listing Will Cost You in Houston

Do you want to sell your Houston house? Before you hire an agent or sign a listing agreement, make sure you know how much listing will cost you. In our latest post, we outline some of the costs you will incur when listing your house in Houston. Many times, sellers aren’t prepared for how much … Continued

Foreclosure Effects In Houston TX – What Sellers Need To Know

Foreclosure is a nightmare to any family going through it irrespective of the reasons why they are about to lose their home. Today we are going to look at the foreclosures effects in Houston TX and what local house sellers need to know. First we will look at the effects and the ways of easing them. … Continued

Giving My House Back To The Bank In Houston

“I’m behind in payments…will I be giving my house back to the bank in Houston?” Nobody wants to lose their home. But sometimes financial circumstances turn against you and those financial commitments become simply too much to manage. If your situation progresses too far, you may be forced into the unfortunate situation of having to … Continued

What is a short sale and how does it benefit you in Houston TX?

What is a short sale and how does it benefit you here in Houston? If you’re thinking that question about yourself… great question! In this article we’ll dive into that question so you as a Houston TX home owner can tell what your options are during foreclosure or just if your home mortgage is underwater. … Continued