by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 29, 2013 | Vacant Property
When high-crime areas suffer from dips in the economy, they’re often hit hard. That leads to plenty of vacant buildings languishing, often at the mercy of the residents in those neighborhoods. It’s not an ideal situation, and unfortunately for owners of those...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 22, 2013 | Vacant Property
When dealing with vacant or abandoned properties, owners—regardless if the building is privately owned or bank-owned—need to keep a close eye on the safety and integrity of the buildings. In a lot of cities, vacant properties are an open invitation for people who have...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 15, 2013 | Real Estate
We’ve all seen it—a cluster of homes that look vacant, with overgrown grass, maybe some broken windows. Unfortunately, because a lot of cities housing is laid out according to income level, it’s not uncommon for entire blocks or neighborhoods to face...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 8, 2013 | Real Estate
FHA loans are common among first-time homebuyers, because they have looser restrictions, more relaxed guidelines, and can provide an easier time getting approved for a mortgage. However, they may also lead to more home buyers spending too much on their first home, as...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 1, 2013 | General
Vacant properties, thanks to the housing bubble bursting several years ago, are still extremely common in many neighborhoods. Banks may have trouble selling these properties for a variety of reasons, one being that while the homes sat empty, they were vandalized and...