When faced with the prospect of losing a home, many people are willing to do whatever it takes to prevent foreclosure from happening. Unfortunately, this desperation can cause a person to fall victim to a foreclosure rescue scheme, which offers a way to put offer...
Real Estate Transactions
How to protect a real estate transaction
Most people in Pennsylvania would not hesitate to hire a lawyer for a business transaction that was in the hundred-thousand-dollar range. However, not everybody decides to look for legal representation when the same amount of money is at stake in real estate...
There are 3 good reasons to be wary of short sales
Short sales are sometimes an option when an owner owes more on a property than they can recoup through a sale. They happen most often when there’s been a drop in the real estate market. They seem like a good deal. Then again, looks can be deceiving. This is what you...
How to spot mortgage refinancing fraud
Con artists prey on the vulnerable and desperate. It’s probably no surprise, then, that there’s an entire industry of cons directed at people who are at risk of losing their homes. Getting behind on your mortgage is a terrifying prospect. It’s only natural to look for...
Make foreclosure your last option by using these ideas first
Are you seriously behind on your mortgage payments? Are you worried that foreclosure is your only option? Letting your house go into foreclosure is certainly one of your options — but it really should be your last choice. Instead, you need to consider one of the many...
Should you rent to a pop-up shop?
Pop-up shops are now part of everyday business for a lot of brands. They’ve become a key method for emerging companies to generate buzz around a new product and gauge consumer interest. They’re also a great way for existing companies to handle the overflow of traffic...
What is the importance of zoning?
If you are interested in purchasing property, it’s important to know the zoning in the area. You wouldn’t want to purchase a property zoned for business if you want to live there, just as you won’t want to buy a residential property for a business. There are many...
Real estate purchase agreement: A checklist for homebuyers
Real estate transactions in general can be challenging, but purchasing a new home in Pennsylvania is especially trying. To say the least, the purchase will have its own unique pros and cons from its gorgeous master bedroom suite to concerns about the home’s...
Walking you through the closing of a real estate transaction
Escrow is a word that baffles many new homebuyers in Pennsylvania. It sounds like such a technical term and in a way, it is. While the definition of escrow is essentially “a written agreement,” in a real estate transaction, the term refers to the steps involved in the...
Your home may have a lien on it
The bustling, prosperous and popular community of Charleroi, Pennsylvania is the site of many fine residences. That means that there are many real estate transactions each year as those residences change hands. Some people buy real estate as investments, while others,...