What Is a Lien and What Should You Do About It?

When the average person hears the term “lien,” they probably think of a lien on a house that can slow down the sale of a home. Liens are fairly common in the world of real estate, but they can be granted in a wide range of transactions that involve borrowing money to make a purchase. […]

5 Things to Know Before You Turn Your Home into a Rental Property

There are a number of reasons to turn a home into a rental property, or investment property, whether it’s your primary residence or a second/vacation home. If you had planned to sell and the housing market is weak, it might make sense to hold onto that property, rent it out to cover the mortgage payment, […]