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Imagine someone gaining control of your home title through deed theft. Then they take a loan out against your home. Someone you don’t know. A loan never heard about. Then, the scoundrel went out and bought a Land Rover with…
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Gen Z Rising: Younger Buyers’ Strategies in the Housing Market
Twentysomethings acquiring deeds? It’s a thing. But in this market, how are Gen Zers pulling it off? According to the National Association of REALTORS®, Gen Z now holds 3% of U.S. home deeds. And the numbers also suggest that many…
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Mortgage Life Insurance: What Is It? Who Needs It?
As soon as you close on your new home and the deed is in your name, expect to find a whole lot of marketing materials in your mailbox. Some of these items will be from insurers. You might get offers…
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Selling Without a Real Estate Agent? New Incentives, New Challenges
You might have heard that selling your home yourself could save you thousands of dollars in agent commissions. It’s a fact. Putting your home up For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is one way to get around agent commissions — which…
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When Parents Won’t Let Go: Micromanaging Homes in Family Trusts
Family trusts can be helpful estate planning tools. A trust can protect a household’s assets, and effectively pass wealth along to family members. Those who receive income or assets from a family trust are called beneficiaries. But some of the…
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Feds Target Predatory Lenders, Call Out “Nightmare” Scenarios for Deed Seekers
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is acting to block predatory financing, redlining, and zombie mortgages. What’s all this about predators, red lines and zombies, you ask? Let’s break it down.
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Should My Spouse Add Me to the Deed?
Congratulations on your marriage! One of the many questions you might have about your life ahead is whether to go onto your life partner’s home deed. While we can’t provide personalized advice, we’re glad to offer a set of considerations…
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St. Louis County Deed Holders: Submit Your Property Tax Freeze Application Now
St. Louis County’s senior property tax freeze has begun. Rejoice! The program halts real estate property tax increases for eligible seniors. From now until June 30, 2025, you may submit the online application that covers 2024. You’re eligible for this…
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Transferring Your Deed Into Your LLC
Thinking about transferring the deed to your rental property into a limited liability company? Many investors do it. About 17% of investment properties across the country are held in LLCs. Here, we look at reasons to put real estate into…
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How Do Zoning Variances Work?
A zoning variance is permission from local authorities for a property owner to do something against the standard rules. For example, maybe you want to install a backyard cottage on your property, but that’s not allowed by local regulations. Or…
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Could Your Home Equity Help You Meet Longtime Goals? Pick Your Goal and See.
Lenders love sending direct mail, suggesting that deed holders borrow against the value of their homes. And you might be wondering: Maybe accessing some cash could really let me meet personal goals. Your home’s equity — your home’s value, minus…
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Selling the Family Home to Fund Retirement: Get It Done in 5 Steps
Thinking about the financial and practical aspects of selling your family home to fund your retirement? Wondering where to even begin? It’s a major milestone. And it’s best approached one step at a time. Here are the steps in the…
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As Asheville Recovers, Home Buyers Rethink the Whole “Climate Haven” Idea
Asheville, a quaint and popular North Carolina town, has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere and a mild, inviting climate. Indeed, a public radio station once showcased Asheville as winning the real estate stakes of an unsettled climate. It’s…
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As You Get Older, You May Need Medicaid. Protect Your Deed.
Medicaid is a popular program, funding healthcare needs. For millions of eligible people, these needs include nursing home stays. First, the good news. Most people don’t have to sell their homes to qualify for nursing home funds. Now, the not-so-welcome…
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Someone’s Got to Do It: Are You Holding the Deed to a Haunted House?
Maybe you’re looking at homes you might want to buy. Maybe you already hold a deed. In any case, your late October thoughts may turn to spirits, and ghosts, and all kinds of past matters that haunt homes. It happens…
