Sharon's Blog on Bank Foreclosures and REO properties

When love goes wrong, real estate owners may have a lot to lose.Don't take solo-ownership lightly no matter how you ended up owning your own condominium unit, house, or recreational property.Inviting a new love to move in is much more complicated than asking someone to share a rental apartment or...

When it comes to new home design, are current floorplans and features meeting or anticipating buyers' needs? A recent survey of future homebuyers - those who intend to purchase within 10 years - from Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia builder Ashton Woods produced...

Water heaters generally have a lifespan of 8-12 years, but as with anything, the better care you take of it, the longer it will last. There are several easy "set it and forget it" tips that you can use with your water heater, like keeping the thermostat at 120 degrees, and always maintain two fee...

As families become more health-conscious and think more about the food they consume, family farms are on the comeback, regardless of the size. Whether driven to grow produce on their own to make sure their vegetables are pesticide-free, out of a passion for gardening or as a cottage industry for ...

Consumers are encouraged to check their credit reports once per year. The primary reason for doing so is to make sure there aren't any mistakes. Unfortunately, credit reports are prone to contain mistakes. It's not really the fault of the three main credit repositories, Equifax, Experian and Tran...

Multi-Family in Kansas City2 bedroom duplex on a large corner lot just east of Waldo area. both sides are rented. One is section 8. Home needs some TLC but is a good investment. Near newer townhomes and close to highways, shops & restaurants. One tenant is month to month and other is 1 year. Rent...

Versions of this column have appeared before. It is still true. And for many, still relevant.Sometimes when everything goes right we have trouble accepting that fact. Perhaps nowhere is this phenomenon more clearly illustrated than in the case where a seller receives a good offer right away.The a...

There's no perfect home, but some homes are more ideal for your household than others. When you look for your next home, carefully consider these four criteria - price, features, location and condition. The closer you get to meeting all four criteria, the better your chances are of making a good ...

Question: We are refinancing our home to replace an adjustable rate mortgage with a good fixed rate loan. Unfortunately, the appraisal came in low and when I received the copy from the mortgage company I noticed many errors, some of which are significant.For example, the appraisal statet my home ...

Congratulations, you've bought your home and it's move-in time. Wait! Before you move in, read on to get some practical and important tips.Change the locks. You've closed escrow and the keys to your new home are yours.The first thing you should do is change the locks. It's hard to say who may hav...