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Month: December 2019

Veteran Disability Benefits Now Protected from Bankruptcy

  In August 2019, President Trump signed legislation that protects veterans’ disability benefits from being seized by creditors during bankruptcy proceedings. The sponsor of the bill commented that by protecting these benefits from creditors during bankruptcy, it is possible to help veterans and their families get back on their feet after financial hardships. This article takes a brief look at these recent changes as well as offers some helpful bankruptcy advice for veterans. The Impact o[...]

Four Myths for Sellers to Understand About Appraisals

If you have spent any time in the real estate business, you likely know by now that the appraisal process can be a nerve-wracking business for sellers. After all the work a seller does to list a home and field offers, someone now wants to peruse the house and determines its worth. In reality, an appraisal rarely ruins a prospective sale. To put your clients at ease, there are some additional myths that you as a realtor should appreciate about the appraisal process.  Myth # 1 - Appraisers Determ[...]

How are  Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payments Calculated?

Beginning the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process often results in people experiencing many emotions concerning fear about what lies ahead. One of the best ways to reduce the negative feelings that you feel about the bankruptcy process is to learn as much as you can about it ahead of time. The following answers one of the most common questions that people ask about the bankruptcy process, which is how courts determine repayment plans for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The Importance of Repayment Lengths Rep[...]

When Should a Realtor Leave a Client?

As realtors, we all strive to make our clients happy. While you likely strive to make the purchase and sale of each home as enjoyable a process as possible, that is not always possible even if you do your best to listen to a client's needs. Instead, there are several situations in which realtors should be prepared to leave a client if necessary. The following will review just some of the situations in which realtors are likely better off leaving the client instead of trying to help them with a p[...]