Mechanic's Liens: The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County

The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County A true story from my files. The client's name, street and a few details are changed. General educational information, not legal advice; mechanics' lien law is technical and a lawyer sho

Getting the Highest Price in the Shortest Time

Marketing Your Home: What Happens in the First Twenty-One Days A seller came to me managing two houses at once. Stressful situation, and the kind where people rush the launch just to get it over with. We didn't rush it. Staging, strategic pricing, and a launch built to hit hard on day one. Three ful

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure?

With the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis, millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. Many found themselves owing more on the house than the home was worth. Many just walked away from their homes. As a result of these complicated issues, mill

Items You Need When Applying For a Loan

Have These Items Ready When You Apply For a Loan It used to be that lenders mailed out verifications to employers, banks, mortgage companies, and so on, in order to verify the data supplied by borrowers. Nowadays, the interest is often in speed and getting answers quickly so alternate documentation