Brad Chandler

5 Easy and Affordable Fix-ups under $200 to Help Sell your Home Fast

First impressions are critical to selling your home quickly. Before real estate agents start walking potential buyers through your front door, put yourself in their shoes and take a critical look around. If you want to sell your home fast, consider these ... Read >

Need Foreclosure Help? Don’t Look for it on Late Night TV!

Home foreclosures are on the rise and so are the sneaky tactics of scam artists. There are many foreclosure rescue scams advertised on late night television and online. The old adage “if it seems too good to be true, it is" is sage advice these days. ... Read >

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO)

Listing your own home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is a mighty attractive option when you consider most real estate agents charge a six percent commission. Why not save that six percent and roll it into your profits? After all, there are plenty of FSBO W... Read >

How to Avoid Fraud When Facing Foreclosure

When a homeowner is facing foreclosure, options often seem limited. If working with your mortgage holder hasn't helped, and you haven't had any luck selling your home through FSBO or with a Realtor, a home buying company may be the way to go. Home buyi... Read >

Decluttering Before You Sell Helps Reduce the Stress of Moving

If you're planning to sell your home, now is the time to get things in order. Not only does decluttering help you create a nicely staged home, it helps you take an objective look at the current state of your belongings and decide what you need and what yo... Read >

Foreclosure is Not Your Only Option

The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that one out of every 200 homes will be foreclosed upon. For a city like Washington D.C., that translates to 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes to foreclosure each year. Foreclosure is not your only option.... Read >

Talk to Your Lender to Avoid Foreclosure - Understand Your Options

Short sale, foreclosure, and deed-in-lieu are three options your lender may pursue to prevent loss on a loan. Don't think those are the only options, though. Take the time to talk to your lender, and you may find there are other ways for you and the bank ... Read >

Understanding Short Sales - One Option to Avoid Foreclosure

You may have heard a lot lately about the seemingly misnamed "short sale." There's a very good chance you know someone who's been through it or is going through it now. If you have been hit hard by the recession and are having trouble affording your own h... Read >

Sting of Short Sale Lessened With $1,500 Incentive

Starting April 5, homeowners facing possible foreclosure can sell their property for less than they owe and receive some cash as compensation. This new incentive is part of the Federal Government's more comprehensive Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program. ... Read >

Reputable Counselors Can Help If You Are Facing Foreclosure

If you are experiencing desperation with the state of your mortgage, don't let yourself be suckered in by less-than-reputable businesses that claim to give you a quick resolution but really just take your money. There is help available - help you can rely... Read >