How To Tell If An Advertisement Costs Too Much
People say it all the time: "This advertising costs too much!" They practically go into cardiac arrest when they see how much the advertising for certain media in certain markets is going to cost them. It is pretty easy to get sticker shock when you see that a sixty-second radio commercial on a ... more...

How to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent
Considering the rapid rise in home prices over the past several years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay to a real estate brokerage to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the four to seven percent range ... more...

Is Comparing Escrow Fees Online the Way to Go?
Did you know that not all escrow closing fees are the same? It is true, these fees are not regulated by law at all and just like shopping for insurance, you need to look around for the best deal on your escrow fees. Your escrow fees could depend largely upon where it is that you are living. The ... more...

Real Estate Investing Financing Truths - Part 2
No Money Down and other 'Creative' Real Estate Investment MethodsFor many years, investors have seen the traditional real estate investment methods described in Part 1 of this article as a lot less than desirable!They began looking at the prices of houses and finding methods of bringing the ... more...

Will a 1031 Property Exchange Solve Your Problems?
If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may or may not be your solution.1. Are you a landlord that doesn't want to manage property anymore?2. Do you want to sell your investment property, but don't want to pay huge amounts of Capital Gains Tax?3. Is your current income property not ... more...

Sell Real Estate Notes For Top Dollar
People sell real estate notes to raise cash quickly. A real estate note is just the loan document created when you financed the sale of your house or investment property. It could be a mortgage note, or a land-contract or contract-for-sale. The point is that the buyer is making payments to you, and ... more...

Why Join the Credit Union? Better Benefits are Hard to Find!
What is a credit union?A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions serve people that share something in common such as an employer or place of worship. Credit unions allow members to pool their savings, lend to one ... more...

Ten Creative Financing Techniques
Do all the creative financing techniques you hear about really work? Yes, actually. They probably have all worked somewhere for someone at least once. The point isn't if they will all work for you. The point is to know what is possible, so you can find your own creative ways to invest in real ... more...

Things To Do When Considering a Home Loan
Making the decision to become a homeowner is one of life's biggest decisions. Planning and preparation is the key to achieving the goal within the desired time frame. Being an active participant in the home loan process will make it easier for your dream to become a reality. Here are a few tips:1. ... more...

Reverse Mortgages: Information You Need to Know
Reverse Mortgages are exploding in popularity and as the baby boomers reach age 62 and beyond they will become eligible to cash in on their home equity with a reverse mortgage.A reverse mortgage is a home loan that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live in your home. It can be paid to ... more...