Buying Step 1: Are You Ready to Buy a Home?Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. The Internet is an enormous library of valuable real estate related information.…
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that nationwide home prices posted their first gain in the first quarter since 2007. While the gain was modest at 0.6 percent, housing experts note it’s still…
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Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes…
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For the third-straight week, fixed-rate mortgages reached new record lows, pushing home affordability even higher for those who can qualify. "The European debt crisis overshadowed improving economic indicators…
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Home buyers and refinancers applying for a mortgage are being caught off guard in what all lenders are asking for when approving a loan.The Wall Street Journal reports an incident where a borrower was…
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The Basics of Marketing Your HomeYour REALTOR®’s marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying…
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Bank of America announced that for a limited time, they are offering enhanced relocation assistance payments in which qualified homeowners who initiate a short sale without an offer could be eligible to…
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Late last week, President Obama said more home owners are taking advantage of government programs to refinance into ultra-low mortgage rates, but there's still more Congress can do to make refinancing…
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Working with Realtors that actively work with investors and REO brokers can be highly beneficial. As buyers, you can have access to the inventory even before it hits the public market. Avoid competition,…
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Buying Step 3: Get Loan PreapprovalFew people can buy a home for cash. Most buyers, especially first-time purchasers, require a loan. Real estate financing is not just about getting a loan, it’s about…
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The Basics of Marketing Your HomeYour REALTOR®’s marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying…
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Have home prices finally hit bottom? Many analysts think so. According to the latest forecast by Fiserv, the market watcher sees a big boost to home prices on the horizon, projecting that home prices will…
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Have home prices finally hit bottom? Many analysts think so. According to the latest forecast by Fiserv, the market watcher sees a big boost to home prices on the horizon, projecting that home prices will…
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For millions of homeowners, trying to balance a budget while maintaining a mortgage that is more than the value of a home is becoming nearly impossible.Add the threat of scams, con-artists and people who…
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You may not know it, but there are millions of people in this country who are being given bad advice. Homeowners who feel that there is no escape from their unmanageable mortgage are being told that they…
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Selling Your Home – Do You Improve It or Leave It?Easy do-it-yourself paint jobs are among the thing sellers may consider doing in preparation for listing their home.Should you make home improvements…
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Selling Step 1: Evaluation: Get Ready to Sell Your HomeMillions of homes are sold each year, and while each transaction is different every seller wants the same thing - the highest price with the least…
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MANY AMERICANS FIND THEMSELVES FACING DISTRESS AND UNAWARE THAT THEY HAVE OPTIONS AND DO NOT HAVE TO WALK AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES. DO YOU KNOW THE IMPLICATIONS OF A FORECLOSURE? YOU CAN AVOID A FORECLOSURE…
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Thirty-three percent of Americans say they expect home prices to rise in the next 12 months, the highest level in more than a year, according to Fannie Mae’s March 2012 National Housing Survey of consumer…
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Do you owe more than your home is worth? Need to sell now and aren’t sure what to do? Perhaps you have heard horror stories about the banks, foreclosures, and short sales. But, it’s not all bad. You…
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