Real Estate SOULutions

Foreclosure is one of the scariest things a person can go through and comes with some highly devastating effects. Not only will you lose your home, but your credit score will surely tank. You may think, “Okay, I’ve learned some valuable lessons. I’ll move on from this.” This may be true, however, moving on after a foreclosure can prove more difficult than you think. A foreclosure on your credit report will make it almost impossible to secure another mortgage on another home for upwards of 7 years. You’ll be forced to either rent for the next almost decade or stay with family or friends. It can even impact your livelihood and your ability to obtain certain employment positions that require a financial background check. Bottom line, the whole ordeal can be extremely stressful and embarrassing. Texas and Louisiana both follow a non-judiciary foreclosure process, making it particularly fast and ruthless. Mortgage companies can start the foreclosure process as soon as you are 90 to 12...

A great way to help your house sell faster and for the highest price to boost your homes curb appeal. People often judge a book by it’s cover so to speak and will often make a decision based solely on what they first see when they look at your house. Here are some great ways that you can have your house looking it’s best to promote buyers interest in your house. 1.      Make your front door pop! Your front door is often the focal point for your house and just by adding a splash of color can clean it up and make it noticeable and desirable. You can also make your house feel more “homey” by adding a wreath. 2.      Install outdoor lighting. By adding a few outdoor lights to your houses walkways, flowerbeds or driveways you can not only boost the curb appeal to your house, but also add a sense of safety and security for prospective buyers. Don’t forget to make sure that any overhead door lights that are already installed in your house are w...