REDC Auction: Scam or the Real Deal?

March 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments 

REDC is a real estate auction marketing firm that markets real estate holdings in the US and beyond through public auction. I have been curious about these auctions for quite a while, but honestly had a skeptical attitude after ready so many bad reviews.    I had to opportunity to check out the REDC auction today with [...]

Trustee Sale: How You Find Out Your House is on the Block

March 1, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 3 Comments 

Thousands of Arizona homeowners will lose their homes this year through a Trustee Sale. But you might be surprised to learn how you find out that your home is on the block.

This year, my family will join the ranks of the displaced. Here is how I found my home is going to be sold at Trustee Sale…

Trustee Sales – Can You Work Around Them?

February 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

One of my investor clients who had a couple of interesting questions about how the trustee sales work and if there is a way to avoid that whole process…

The Gloves Are Off, Folks…Watch Your Back

February 3, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments 

AIG execs are partying it up while school teachers are paying the price…that might improve the economy for some people, but not the average Joe.

Real People – Real Predictions for the 2010 Real Estate Market

January 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Sure we have all heard the gloom and doom on the Evening News, but what do real people predict will happen in the real estate market this year?

Finding a Home After Foreclosure or Short Sale

January 15, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

More folks are finding themselves writing rent checks instead of mortgage checks – something they probably thought they would never do again. Here are some tips to help ease the stress of looking for a new home after a short sale or foreclosure.

Selling Real Estate on Overstock.com…What?

January 13, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I was surprised to see real estate listed for sale on Overstock.com… proof that much about buying and selling real estate is misunderstood.

What Happens When Your House Sells at a Trustee Sale

December 5, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

The 4th in a series on Trustee Sales, in this video details I discuss happens after your homes sells and some steps you can take to survive this difficult turn of events.

How Trustee Sales Work (Part 3)

December 2, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Third in the series, in this clip, I discuss the challenges of buying a property at Trustee Sale, and talk about who is buying these properties.

How Trustee Sales Work (Part 2)

November 30, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

In this video, I review the auction process at an actual Trustee Sale on the courthouse steps in downtown Phoenix. Part 2 in a series…

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