For the six people left in America who are still looking to buy a home, I thought I'd pass on a little advice and save you a serious case of buyer's remorse.
Don't be fooled by real estate agents who try to tell you that a corner lot is highly ...
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Check Out These 5 Savvy Investments for New Homeowners
Buying a house is one of the most exciting and often one of the biggest purchases a person will ever make. However, this doesn't mean that homeowners should put away their checkbook after the sale is complete. The reality is that individuals can ...
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Grandfather Says: Some Thoughts on Building a Life-Long Homestead
Grandfather would like, first off, to do his best to convince young people that they can put their life, fortune and sacred honor into their life-long homestead. It's a state of mind which was the norm as the settlers expanded West in the 19th ...
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The 5 Hidden Costs of Owning Rental Property
Having rental properties gives you a steady flow of income every month. When you are still in the planning phase, you would not even think about the possible costs of owning a rental property.
Yes, owning a rental property comes with a lot of ...
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4 Ways to Make Getting a Real Estate Loan Easier
Nearly everyone dreams of being a homeowner someday. Others may want to build income through investment properties. However, in reality, obtaining real estate isn't all that simple because in real life, even the least expensive homes cost quite a bit ...
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The 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgage Debate: Why a 30-Year Loan Is Better
According to Freddie Mac's most recent survey, there is currently a spread of about 0.5% between the 15- and 30-year fixed rate mortgage benchmarks.
I think most people naturally assume that, when it comes to choosing between a 15- or 30-year fixed ...
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The 4 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Selling a House
Selling a house should be easy, right? You employ a real estate agent to put it on the market, the perfect buyers come along, buy it at market value and everyone is happy. Wrong.
Unfortunately, selling a house is not as easy as it may initially ...
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Is South Boston the Right Neighborhood for You?
If you are relocating to Boston, you might be struggling to know exactly where to stay. The state capital of Massachusetts is a beautiful city and is home to many different people scattered across a variety of neighborhoods. South Boston, or Southie ...
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The 50 Biggest Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
I'm not ashamed to admit I make mistakes. After all, everybody screws up occasionally; for us humans, mistakes come with the territory.
For example, I remember the time I decided it would be great fun to play Wii golf for eight consecutive hours. ...
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Why Getting Preapproved for a Home Loan Is Important
Buying a home is always a stressful time and you're going to want to make sure you have the funds for closing on your dream property.
The best way of making sure your funds are in place to transfer when your house purchase closes is to follow the ...
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Great Tips and Strategies for Successful Mortgage Refinancing
Whenever interest rates are rising, it's essential to be aware that the sooner you make the decision to refinance your mortgage, the better price you can expect to get. But this doesn't mean mortgage refinancing should be taken lightly, as it's a ...
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5 Money Saving Tips Your Mortgage Broker Doesn’t Want You to Know
Buying a home is a big decision and you do not want to make a mistake while you are home shopping. That's why lots of people turn to mortgage brokers to help them through the process of finding a loan. In order to help you avoid being taken advantage ...
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6 House Upgrades That Increase Property Values
The US home improvement market is strong at about $400 billion dollars per year. Many homes and rentals that once sat empty are now filling burgeoning housing needs.
Those homes are often in need of renovation and house upgrades.
Did you invest ...
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5 Awesome Benefits of Buying a Condo
Do you want to buy a home, but just don't have the money for it? Then consider buying a condo. Condos tend to be a lot cheaper than the average home and offer up a lot of great benefits.
So, what are the benefits of buying a condo? Read on to ...
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How to Be Smart When Selling Your Mortgage Note
So you've decided to sell your mortgage note. If you have never sold a mortgage note before, it can be difficult to know where to start.
A mortgage note is a document that is signed at the closing of a mortgage that obligates the homebuyer to ...
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5 Creative Financing Options to Help You Buy a Home
The average American can no longer afford a home in around three-quarters of the country. And that's probably not surprising to anyone.
On the one hand, the shocking increase in property prices has left many Americans in crippling debt, ...
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The Best and Worst Home Renovations for Maximizing Return On Investment
As a homeowner, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to how you make your home look.
If you're living in your forever home, then renovate to your heart's content. But if you think there may be a chance you could end up selling your home one ...
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5 Crucial Tips for Purchasing Rental Property
If you've ever played the "what would you do if you won the lottery" game, people always tend to have great answers. Some would quit their job and travel around the world. Others would buy a big house and lots of fun toys.
But then, there is ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Your Mortgage When Getting a Divorce
You finally have your dream home, but not your dream marriage; and getting a divorce could mean losing it. What happens with your mortgage during a divorce? Can you keep your home? Do you split the costs? Or should you sell?
Here is everything you ...
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When Is the Right Time to Buy a House, and What Purchasing Options Do You Have?
Millennials have been slow to enter the home buying world; many carry huge debts from their college education. Others are still recovering from the Great Recession. Their hesitancy has confused the markets for new and previously-owned homes.
The ...
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