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  • When a couple owns a house and gets divorced, what happens to the house? And how do you calculate a house buyout in a divorce?  A house buyout is a common solution when one spouse wishes to keep the marital home and is willing to compensate the other for any share of the home’s equity.…

  • Bid4Assets is one of the first online real estate auction sites, with tax foreclosures, sheriff’s sales, and federal forfeiture auctions. Its services are best for homebuyers looking for distressed,  tax-defaulted, or non-traditional properties. Even though the company started its site in 1999, there are few online reviews. Of the handful that exist, some reviewers complain…

  • Selling a home involves more than just setting a price and finding a buyer—you also need to account for the costs to sell a house that will reduce your net proceeds. A seller net sheet is a useful tool that helps homeowners estimate how much money they’ll get for their home after closing costs, realtor…

  • Hometap is a home equity investment company from Boston that offers non-traditional lending solutions based on your home’s equity. Instead of a typical home equity loan that offers a traditional loan and charges monthly payments with interest, Hometap offers you cash today for a “share price” when your home sells in the future. When you…

  • Auction.com promises a streamlined and flexible process for buyers and sellers, but company reviews tell a different story. Read auction.com reviews, explore pros and cons, and compare cash offers to get the best deal.

  • Orchard is a real estate company that offers a unique model of buying and selling homes — you can find and move into a new place before selling your current home by utilizing an equity advance.  This convenience comes with a price. On top of a standard brokerage fee of about 6% (if you count…