For homeowners buying and selling real estate, the entire process can be overwhelming. There are price negotiations, home inspections, and title matters to address. Before closing, an attorney must draft a deed for the seller to sign. Now, the State of Iowa enacted a...
Are you thinking about buying or selling a home on contract? A real estate installment contract is seller financing: the owner remains in title and the buyer pays monthly payments. The buyer is also on title, making a contract sale different than a rental agreement. A...
If you’re ready to be a home owner, but face barriers preventing you from obtaining a traditional mortgage, you may have considered buying a home on contract. Or perhaps you’re already renting a home you love, and your landlord wants to sell it to you. As a contract...
In today’s tight economy, many homeowners try to sell a house without listing it through a realtor. This For-Sale-By-Owner (or “FSBO”) sale can save you thousands in commissions if you can find a buyer on your own. However, important legal issues arise when you sell...