Divorce And Keeping The House: Tips From A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert
- Alex Beattie
- Oct 2, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 17
What to do with the family home is one of the BIG questions you have when considering or navigating a divorce. It's a high-ticket item and subject that can trigger a lot of emotions, as well as fear about your future.
Working with a CDRE (certified divorce real estate expert) can be a HUGE value add. Alex Beattie, a.k.a. The Divorce Planner, spoke with California-based CDRE Selina St. Clair about how working with a CDRE can benefit you.
"The last thing you want to do is negotiate to keep the family home during divorce, only to find yourself unable to carry all of the costs associated with that property and in debt a year or two later."
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In the 25-minute conversation below, Selina drops lots of great tips, including:
What happens if your name is on the property deed but not on the mortgage
What happens if your name is on the mortgage but not the property deed
What CDREs offer to people considering a separation or divorce, and who have marital property
When you should consult a CDRE
How CDREs being a neutral third-party benefits both spouses
Why is assessing your finances before starting any conversation about keeping or selling the family home critical
How CDREs not only assess property value, but also connect you with mortgage brokers who specialize in divorce and refinancing
And More!
Before making any big decision about what you're going to do with the family property, make sure to ask yourself these 4 Questions before you commit to keeping your home.
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