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Selling your home can be quite the undertaking, but with a bit of hard work you can end up with thousands more in your pocket. Here’s a list of things to consider doing when getting ready to sell.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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What easier way to bring in income than with rental property, right? Don't let that rental income turn into a tax nightmare. Here's how to avoid the mess.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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One of the most complex transactions most consumers will ever complete is buying a home. Before you even begin looking for a home, here are 21 home buying terms you should understand.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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Even though many people are buying less expensive housing these days, you might be very tempted right to buy a bigger house. I can understand that. Interest rates are ridiculously low and real estate prices seem to be just bottoming out. I recently wrote a post explaining that most people are far better off buying real estate rather than renting.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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It is probably safe to say that most of North America is accustomed to living in 2600 square feet homes with just a family of two. Or even 4000+ square feet homes with a family of four. As I go apartment hunting I start to wonder how much is too small, and how much is “just enough” space for me?   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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If you are struggling with the duties of a landlord, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up the rental property. You can consider hiring a property management company to take on those duties for you.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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If you are underwater on your home, meaning that it has lost value since you bought it, your mortgage is higher than your home’s value, and your home isn’t even a true asset.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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You don’t need to live in Hurricane Alley or in the wake of super storm Sandy in order to suffer losses to your property. There are floods, earthquakes, fires, blizzards and more that threaten homeowners 24/7. That’s why it’s smart to understand the homeowner insurance claim process before you suffer damage to your home. The last thing you want to   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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If you are retired you are probably sick of having to deal with a higher cost of living and lower returns on your fixed income investments. In that case, a reverse mortgage might look good to you. Indeed, it might make sense in a few cases. But it can introduce you to a world of hurt if you aren’t careful.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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One of the ways that you can generate income is to rent out a property. As you search for the right renter for your property, here are some things to keep in mind.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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Do you ever hear those radio commercials touting the virtues of turn key real estate investing? That’s just about all I hear these days. They do make the concept sound appealing. But is it all they promise? Above all else, is this safe or just a real estate scam?   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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If you are currently looking for a mortgage or refinance, Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage is definitely worth a second look. Here’s my review.   Read More (Real Estate)
 
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Toward the beginning of February, I began the process of refinancing my home with the help of Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Should you be taking advantage of it too?   Read More (Real Estate)