Should you buy out your spouse or sell the house when you divorce?

When a marriage ends and there is a house involved, one of the first financial decisions you will face is whether to buy out your spouse or sell and split the proceeds. Both options are valid. Neither is automatic. The right answer depends on specifics that are completely personal to your situation, and a lot … Read more

What Happens When One Spouse Wants to Sell the House and the Other Doesn’t?

woman signing divorce papers Florida home sale

A quitclaim deed is one of the most misunderstood documents in real estate — one of the most common calls I get goes like this: “He wants to stay and I want to sell.” Or the reverse: “She wants to keep it, but I need to move forward.” You’re ready. The house isn’t, because your … Read more