Short Sell, Refinance, Bankruptcy, But Try Not to Lose Your Home What are the options, should you find yourself on the verge of getting a foreclosure notice? You’ll know it’s inevitable… for some reason you have gotten behind in payments and/or have decided to let the home go back to the lender. First, if you have…

Chasing the Market by Paul Pastore Have you ever seen a dog chasing after a car? To a sadist, it might seem very funny. No matter how fast the dog runs, it will never catch the car. The dog will never slow the car down. And, the dog will never bite a moving tire. What must…

The Federal Trade Commission recommends that consumers check their credit reports and FICO scores annually to make sure they are accurate. Each of the three major credit reporting agencies produce its own credit score. The factors that have the greatest affect on your credit score are payment history and amounts owed. So, pay your bills on…

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a tax credit of up to $8,000 in 2009. The new credit is designed to boost sales in the nation’s sagging housing market. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, predicts homebuyers will purchase an additional 300,000 homes in 2009 as a result of the tax credit….

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2008 news headlines and reports have bombarded us with foreclosure stories. The rate of foreclosures in central Oklahoma has increased substantially, but it has also created significant opportunities for Oklahoma real estate investors/owners. Though it’s not for the faint of heart… investing in foreclosed Oklahoma properties can prove profitable for those willing to put in the…

Bad credit or low credit scores can keep you from purchasing a home. Realtors try to educate prospective buyers to plan ahead, when thinking of moving. Financing rejections will bust your offers to purchase and high interest rates will make for very unhappy buyers, on what should be a great time of life. Realtors encourage buyers…

10 Acres or More for Agricultural UseMy customers have asked me about zoning issues inside of city limits. House Bill 1473 exempts 10 acres or more of land to be used as Agricultural use even though the city may restrict this type of use. Read House Bill Summary Link