Have you checked your credit score? Do you have all of the correct paperwork in order? Are you aware of the market in which you are planning to buy?
Applying for a mortgage is never an easy job. You can't change your income or credit history ...
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What Girl Scout Cookies Can Teach Us About Mortgages
I love this time of year because the Girl Scouts in my area are out selling their cookies. Of course, that means they'll soon be knocking on my door -- and I'll once again spend 10 minutes agonizing between the Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and Caramel ...
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Replace Your Roof Now and Recoup That Money When You Sell!
Research shows that people move an average of 12 times in their lifetime. So, if you are selling your house, replacing your roof can be a great way to recoup some of the money you've invested in your home. Roof replacement costs vary greatly ...
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House Hunting Tips: Finding The Perfect Starter Home
If you've just received approval from a lender for a mortgage loan and you're ready to buy your first home, there are several valid reasons why you should consider a starter home.
Instead of battling to afford your dream home right away, choosing a ...
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What’s the Fastest Way to Pay Down the Mortgage Early?
Vanilla or chocolate?
Credit or debit?
House Hunters or Property Brothers?
Some questions can be answered with relative ease by almost everyone.
On the other hand, when it comes to paying down mortgages early, a much more perplexing ...
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4 Steps to Take When You Have to Sell Your House Quickly
It can be overwhelming to wake up one day and realize -- OMG! -- I need to sell my house!
Maybe you lost your job or hopefully, you got that big promotion, and you have to move halfway across the country. Whatever the catalyst may be, when you ...
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How to Become a Homeowner In 3 Easy Steps
For many people, owning a home is part of the American Dream. Given the number of available homes on the market coupled with historically low interest rates, it's no wonder that more and more people are taking steps to purchase their own home. With a ...
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Con-Do or Con-Don’t: What to Consider Before Buying a Condo Investment Property
There's no denying the fact that real estate investments, when executed properly, can lead to a number of financial rewards. But while most investors think of single and multi-family homes as being the wisest investments, many people underestimate ...
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Buying a House vs. Being a Life-Long Renter
According to a 2016 census, as much as 67% of the population are homeowners. That's not surprising as most Australians dream of owning their own home.
However, for some, it is not possible and others need to choose between buying a house and being a ...
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Reverse Mortgages as Payment for Elderly Care
Typically, elderly care can be expensive. If you have an elderly family member, it's one of the concerns you have to think about as they age and experience physical and cognitive decline. No matter how independent they are when they're young, it'll ...
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The 5 Biggest Mortgage Mistakes a Home Buyer Can Make
A mortgage is often the single biggest loan someone obtains in his or her lifetime, typically costing tens of thousands of dollars in interest alone. Therefore it's especially important to avoid some of the key mistakes that many home buyers make ...
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What to Consider Before Closing a Deal on a Vacation Home
As you work to become more financially secure, leisure time might feel more precious than ever. This is why many professionals choose to purchase their own slice of paradise: a vacation home.
Whether this is a new idea for you or you've been ...
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What’s an Emphyteutic Lease? (And Why You May Want to Avoid One)
The other day the Honeybee and I were watching the two-millionth episode of House Hunters when the featured owners of a condo who were trying to sell their place got some chilling news from their real estate agent: First, their outdated kitchen's ...
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How to Find Temporary Housing Between Moves
Picture this: Your new lease ends on the same day your old one ends or, your new home is ready for occupation the same day the people who bought your home move in.
Unfortunately, things often just don't work out that way. Instead, many people find ...
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5 Personal Finance Tenets That Aren’t as Smart as They Used to Be
When I was a kid I used to love the fun houses found at summer carnivals and local fairs.
I loved the sense of twisted reality provided by image-distorting mirrors and the wacky side-rooms where water appeared to flow uphill and it was nearly ...
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The Lowest Mortgage Rates Are Gone, But There Are Still Benefits in Buying
When you look at the real estate market today, the frenzy has ended and buyers are now on the hunt for the lowest mortgage interest rates they can find from lenders.
Lower interest rates from mortgage companies mean that buyers can afford more ...
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How to Ensure That Your First House Flip Will Be a Success
Property can be a great investment long-term. In fact, many people buy one or more investment homes over the years and hold onto them to build capital growth and income. However, these days people are having a lot of success flipping houses too. This ...
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4 Ways to Squeeze Extra Cash Out of a House Sale
Selling your house can be a pretty stressful thing to go through; theres so much to think about and so much to do. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that it's a transaction, and you want to make as much money from the sale as possible. When were talking ...
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Tips When Choosing Vacation Rental Management Software
If you want to stand out from the cut-throat Airbnb competition, then choosing quality rental management software is recommended. Having a successful rental business entails having an online presence, where clients can book or inquire about your ...
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Great Ways to Find the Best Interest Rate for Your Home Loan
Mortgages can eat you alive. That's because even after identifying the home loan particulars you're looking for, you still have to find the best deal. For example, you may know that you are looking to finance $500,000 for 30 years. But how do you ...
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