Short Sale FAQ's

Submitted by lslaughter on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:11pm
Over time we've collected the questions we are most frequently asked by clients who were considering the short sale of their property. Some of these questions are listed below.

1. What is a short sale?

Short Sale Information

Submitted by lslaughter on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:59pm
Short Sale Notes and Information

Definition: A short sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured to the property upon receipt of less money than is actually owed.
 
Avoiding Foreclosure

Working With Your Lender to Stop Foreclosure

What to Do This Year: Rent or Buy a Home?

Submitted by lslaughter on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 11:58am

Today is a tempting time to buy a home with interest rates and prices at their lowest levels in years. Deciding whether to buy or rent can be complicated, and potential homebuyers have a lot to consider this summer. As part of National Homeownership Month, the American Bankers Association came up with these key questions to help shoppers make wise financial choices when considering buying a home.

What people are saying about Slaughter Realty Group

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:44pm
Laurie is one of the most hard working and dedicated real estate agents I have had the pleasure to work with. She was available 24/7. She is knowledgeable and very up to date with this new market and technology.

Thank you!

Cynthia Gutierrez

Home Selling Safety

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:55pm
If you’re selling your home, you have enough to think about without worrying that your home isn’t safe, or that your things may be stolen.

            Yet, whether from open houses or scheduled showings, strangers are coming and going in your house all the time. By taking a few safeguards, you can ensure that you don’t need to worry about such things and better protect your belongings in the long run.

VA Loans Are Opening Homeownership Doors for More Veterans

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:53pm
Past and current military personnel looking for financing in today’s more stringent mortgage environment can take advantage of the VA loan program, which has been available for more than six decades to help members of the military own their own homes.

            The program, established in 1944 as part of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, is available for any individual who has served in active duty in any branch of the U.S. military for a minimum of 90 days.

Leave your Home to Your Agent and Buying Customers

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:50pm
Should I stay or should I go when my home is showing?  
     
Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it’s best that you leave the premises.  

Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes buyers to look quickly without gaining a proper feel for the home.

Tax Considerations for Hom-buyers, Sellers

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:47pm
Tax season is upon us and for those who purchased or sold a home last year, there are a number of tax deductions for which you may qualify.

For starters, the Internal Revenue Service says that if you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of the gain from your income as a single tax filer, or $500,000 on a joint return in most cases.
Here are some other factors to keep in mind:

The Truth About Radon

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:43pm
There’s a scene in “The Princess Bride” where the villainous Vizzini offers his adversary an invisible, odorless and tasteless poison. While his description is meant to conjure laughs, he could have just as easily been talking about radon gas.

You can’t see, smell or taste radon, yet exposure to the gas can make you sick. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today after smoking.

Staging in Spring

Submitted by lslaughter on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:41pm
Any home stager will tell you that “staging is staging” and the principals remain the same throughout the year—keep things clean, clutter free and colorful. But that doesn’t each season comes without its own brand of staging magic.

For spring, there are a number of things you can do both inside and outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather.
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