As the name suggests, a Quit Claim Deed is a contractual document that is most commonly used to relinquish or “quit” a claim to the deed of a piece of real property. By signing a quit claim deed an individual or “grantor” is releasing any claim on the property in…

A short sale is the sale of an asset, in this case, your home, for less than the remaining loan balance. Qualifying for a short sale is limited to individuals who have suffered long term hardships and are now unable to maintain their loan and to those individuals who must…

We have all seen housing prices drop the past few years, as home owners watch as their net worth falls as the price of their homes plummet in value. As the credit markets slowly begin to thaw, and as banks and other lending institutions implement new policies on home loans,…

Flipping a house will be successful in any kind of market. It follows a process that is not linked to any particular time period or economic condition. The success in buying a home, fixing it and reselling comes from finding the value in the home and creating value in a…

While the majority of the population of the Cayman Islands lives on Grand Cayman, anyone looking to purchase property shouldn’t avoid looking at the two smaller islands in the cluster: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Both offer advantages that their larger sister island doesn’t, and they are suitable choices for…

Families and individuals interested in owning a seaside home should be sure to survey property in the region of Northern Cyprus. This region is one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean. Property there is surprisingly affordable despite the high standard of living, low crime rate, and natural beauty of…

Saddle River New Jersey is a little borough of about 3300 residents, many of whom are actors, professional athletes, and dignitaries. While Saddle River is only 20 miles from all the action in New York City, the town offers a peaceful haven for residents to come home to. Its first…

Since the start of the economic recession in December 2007, the unemployment rate has risen 1.7 percentage points to touch 6.7%. According to the latest forecasts, the job-slashing trend is expected to continue through 2010 with employers slashing another 475,000 jobs to take the unemployment rate to a 15-year high…

Aurora Over the Hudson New Jersey condos continue to be available to discriminating buyers who are interested in French Designer Philippe Starck’s vision of elegant luxury along the Gold Coast. Whether you’re an empty nester looking for relaxation and community or a single family seeking space and functionality, these residences—many…

Although the number of foreclosures of Miami homes fell 21% in November 2008, the market remains soft and buying opportunities for those who can afford to purchase real estate are plenty. The Miami housing market has been in a state of oversupply for more than 32 months. This means that…