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Looking for a Path to Homeownership? Look Again at Down Payment Assistance.
The typical person can’t afford the typical home. As property values keep rising, down payments aren’t getting any easier to make. If you know the feeling, have you looked up down payment assistance? It can be a grant, with no repayment requirement....
Published on: August 23, 2024
Alert for Veterans: New VA Website Fights Housing Scams
Vets and family members can qualify for certain benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including home loans. Some swindlers want to steal their glory. Members of the military, and their loved ones, are more likely than other households...
Published on: August 21, 2024
What Resources Exist for Deed Holders Who Need Cash?
Ever heard the phrase house rich, cash poor? It can be frustrating to have a valuable home and empty pockets. You might be dealing with job changes, emergencies, new goals, hopes and dreams… And you need cash. Can you reach into your property...
Published on: August 19, 2024
Can My Name Be Added to a Deed Without My Consent?
As a general matter, no. A deed transfer is not valid unless it’s delivered and accepted. A deed holder who is leaving a home to a beneficiary needs to talk with that beneficiary, and other loved ones. They should know what to expect for the deeds’...
Published on: August 16, 2024
How a Durable Power of Attorney Works for a Home Deed—And How to Create the POA in 8 Steps
Have you thought about estate planning and your home? One tool you should know about is the durable power of attorney. A durable POA can help a senior deed holder manage property and money, even when they’re losing the ability to do this personally. The...
Published on: August 15, 2024
When a Homeowner Dies, What Happens to the Home?
What happens when a homeowner dies depends on whether there’s a will, the level of debt left behind, and how members of the deceased person’s circle think about others who could be beneficiaries of the estate. Understanding these factors can help...
Published on: August 14, 2024