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Real Estate

Signs of a Housing Turnaround

on March 4, 2010

With the housing market still in decline, many sellers are wondering when the turnaround will finally come. Fortunately, there are a few signs you can look for that will tell you when things are starting to look up.

Get A Lower Real Estate Commission

on September 22, 2020

There are few things in life more expensive than selling your home, because that agent’s cut will run into the thousands of dollars. Is there a way to make it less? Sure: Just ask.

Real Estate Auction Warning

on November 7, 2012

Think being the highest bidder at a real estate auction means you’ve won? Think again…

What Are Short Sales?

on November 7, 2012

The nation’s ongoing housing crisis has many would-be homeowners looking for the bargain of a lifetime. One way of buying cheap is foreclosures… another is with a short sale. But what is a short-sale and how does it work?

Mortgage Reform Needed Badly

on March 4, 2010

The nation’s housing crisis is crippling our economy. So, what’s the government going to do about it? One idea is to reform the mortgage process, eliminating the ‘bad brokers’ more interested in making a commission than a responsible loan.

Reappraising Appraisers

on March 4, 2010

Step one in fixing our mortgage system? Remove the temptation for appraisers to inflate home appraisals, typically used to allow lenders to lend too much and borrowers to borrow too much.

Eco-Friendly Interior Design

on March 4, 2010

When you decorate your home, you may not think about “going green” in the process… but maybe you should. These days, more interior designers say green designs not only look great, but just might make you FEEL great, too. And the best news? Its easier (and less expensive) than you might think.

Housing Futures Insure Home Buys

on March 4, 2010

Suppose that, two years ago, you bet $10,000 in the housing futures market that the value of Miami real estate would decline. Today, you’d have made about $145,000.

Russ Whitney Rip-off?

on March 4, 2010

If you’ve ever been tempted to attend a free seminar on real estate investing, or felt attracted to a money-making course you see on some late night infomercial, this story is for you.

2008 Predictions

on December 19, 2011

Do you think you know what’s going to happen to interest rates, the economy and the stock market this year? Compare your guesses to those of the experts.

Touring Foreclosures For Real Estate Bargains

on March 4, 2010

Foreclosure tours are new way to shop for real estate bargains, promising a quick way to find many real estate bargains at once.

Home Improvement Price Improvement

on March 4, 2010

When it comes to food and fuel, prices are going through the roof. But what about the roof itself? There the news might be a little better.

Homes: Should You Rent or Buy?

on March 4, 2010

Owning your own home: an idea so popular it’s known as the American Dream. But as prices fall and foreclosures rise, for many it’s become a nightmare instead. How do you know whether renting or owning is the way to go?

Paying Down Mortgage vs Investing

on March 4, 2010

You’ve got a little extra cash coming in… do you invest it, or would it be smarter to pay extra on your mortgage? Let’s find out.

Mortgage Help: Talk is Cheap

on November 6, 2012

With foreclosures and bankruptcies soaring nationwide, both government and private industry have been promising help to homeowners. But is that help materializing?

Home Equity vs Line of Credit

on July 14, 2010

While the credit crunch has made borrowing for or against your home more difficult, home equity loans and lines of credit remain popular for those with equity. Stacy Johnson explains what these loans do and if you should consider them.

Negotiating With Your Lender

on November 7, 2012

Knowing how to negotiate with your lender can save you tons of money.

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