Category Archives: Home Ownership Problems

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: A Short Sale Always Wins

We are again honored to have Christopher Reale, Director of Short Sale Operations at Lepizzera and Laprocina Title and Escrow Services, as todays guest blogger. He is an expert on the short sale process and will share his knowledge with … Continue reading

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Are You Paying To Much In Property Taxes?

   Common sense suggests that as home prices decline, the property taxes based on their valuation ought to as well.  Even as house prices continue to slip, property taxes nationally, are climbing higher.  So, if your home value has gone … Continue reading

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Vacant Homes Pose Insurance Risks

As the U.S. market struggles to rebound, many homeowners are stuck with hard-to-sell properties longer than they ever expected. Some frustrated home sellers who must relocate for a new job opportunity, want to downsize or simply want to buy a … Continue reading

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Latest Housing Reports~Released By HUD

I wanted to share with you the latest figures on our nation’s housing market as reported by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Treasury Department released the April 2011 and analyzed by a report  released May … Continue reading

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10 Things You Should Know About Mold

Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grown on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present.  Ten things you need to know: Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, … Continue reading

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