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Stopping the foreclosure process of your Portland home can be difficult, but not impossible. Dealing with the banks, negotiating terms, and stressing over your mortgage can feel completely unbearable, but luckily you have lots of options available to you. Foreclosure is more common than you might think and can affect millions of Americans every year. … Continued

If you own a home when you file for bankruptcy, it becomes part of the bankruptcy estate, the property or assets you own. In October of 2022, there was a twenty-seven percent increase in chapter 13 bankruptcy filings over the previous year. Bankruptcies, including all chapters, total a seven percent increase overall, which correlates strongly … Continued

It’s no secret that foreclosure rates in America are on the rise. This can affect the Portland real estate market in all sorts of ways. The housing market has always been a volatile industry. With fluctuating prices, ever-changing regulations, and unforeseeable economic conditions, it can be challenging for homebuyers and home sellers to navigate the … Continued

The wheels that drive foreclosures turn very slowly, and there is ample opportunity to steer the ship in a new direction and salvage your future. Sadly, foreclosure is entirely avoidable, yet lives are often damaged for years because homeowners weren’t fully informed of the consequences and took no action to prevent the process.  Whatever circumstances … Continued

Whether you overpaid for the property in a bidding war, you’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, or property values have dipped, being upside-down on your mortgage or owing more than the current market value is a less-than-ideal situation for homeowners. If circumstances force you to sell your house due to foreclosure instead of waiting out … Continued

Facing foreclosure can be an extremely stressful experience for any Portland homeowner. Not only does it mean the loss of a home, but it can also have a significant impact on one’s credit score and financial future. Fortunately, there are options available for homeowners facing foreclosure, including working with direct property buyers in Portland. In … Continued

Anyone who’s been a landlord for any length of item knows that headaches and hassles are simply part of the job description. And number-one among those headaches/hassles is problem tenants. For truly bad tenants in Vancouver Washington, eviction is always an option. But that can be a lengthy and expensive process, so it’s better to … Continued

For those who may be ready to sell yet can hold onto a house that is ready for rental for a few years longer, the rent-to-own scenario provides some perks that make rent-to-own an option worth considering.  There is a large buyer pool waiting for these opportunities, seeking to attain the lifestyle that homeownership affords … Continued

There is a great deal to learn about the real estate investment business. While everything can look great about your investment property on paper, dealing with people is not so cut and dried as working with numbers. Whatever you do, do not skip any step in screening tenants, especially checking references and contacting previous landlords. … Continued

The exit strategy you use to sell your house can make all the difference in earning the highest possible returns on your real estate investment. An extremely lucrative alternative to selling your house outright, lease options offer a way for you to earn a higher return on the sale. At the end of the agreement, … Continued