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Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you’re a first-time buyer it’s even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it’s easy to make mistakes you could regret for years to come. Here’s what to avoid 1) Don’t Rush the Mortgage In the excitement of buying your…
10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage
Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you’ll ever make, so it’s crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a quick and straightforward process either, particularly since the options available to you will vary depending on factors such as your income,…
Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You’re Approved For?
Before you start shopping for a new home, you’ll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not be what you can actually afford, based on your personal situation. Only you can decide…
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refinancing is a good idea for you. What is refinancing? To refinance means to apply for a new loan on your current mortgage.…
Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!
Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance at today’s low interest rates. With interest rates this low, you owe it to yourself to at least give refinancing a…
Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
Debt. It’s something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can help you get your debt out of a seemingly unmanageable situation; it’s just a matter of choosing the right one for…
Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, and more than half would have trouble coming up with $1,000 on short notice. That lack of savings puts them at…
The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties
Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don’t have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purchase a property for the long term and rent it out. These types of income properties are becoming more and more common…
4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale
One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your house listed on the market for more than a month or two can cause a huge…
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