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Should I Purchase the House For All Cash?
March 6, 2000 "My wife and I are both in our late 20s and would like to buy a home for $250,000. We have $500,000 in available assets, including cash, stock, and bonds, as well as $100,000 in retirement assets. We have no debt. We can afford to pay cash for the home. Should ... more...

Are Mortgage Refinance and Prepayment Alternatives?
April 9, 2001, revised October 9, 2002 " I have a mortgage balance of $80,000 on a 30 year 8% loan that I took out 5 years ago.  I have been adding $1,000 to my monthly payment, which will pay off the loan in another 6 years.  I have enough investments to pay off ... more...

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Index
Index A published interest rate against which lenders measure the difference between the current interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage and that earned by other investments (such as one- three-, and five-year U.S. Treasury security yields, the monthly average interest rate ... more...

Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A trust that uses investors money to purchase and manage real estate. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests its assets in real estate holdings. REIT investments may be excellent inflation hedge. REIT's ... more...

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Making Money In Real Estate - 10 Ways
Making money in real estate is an endless topic that includes all the various types of real estate investments. There is land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. Whatever the type however, you'll make your profits in some of the basic ways listed below. Use this list to get ... more...

Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready to Buy Miami Real Estate
We all know that buying real estate is one of the biggest personal investments you can make. When you are buying in a competitive market, like the Miami real estate market, being organized and in control will contribute significantly to ensuring that you get the best Miami home or condo deal ... more...

A $100,000+ Discount On Miami Condos
By this point and time, many people have heard about buying preconstruction condos and some of the amazing profits that have been generated by these investments. What many people dont understand is that there is another way to play the preconstruction investing game, especially for those ... more...

Home Selling: Buy Low, Sell High!
Selling your home is different, of course, from trading stocks, but some of the same principles apply. We all want to make a profit from our investments. So, the old adage, Buy low. Sell high works. While it isnt always true that your home will appreciate in value, it is generally the case.In fact, ... more...

2nd Mortgage
A 2nd mortgage may be one of the best financial moves you will ever make. If you know what it is and how it works, you can use it to generate money for profitable investments, simplify your debts and beef up your credit score. The key to taking advantage of a 2nd mortgage is understanding how it ... more...

Home Equity Loans
A home equity loan allows you to cash-in on the equity you have built-up in your home. The funds you receive can be used for debt consolidation, home improvement, college education, investments or any purpose. With a home equity loan your home is used as collateral to secure the loan. If you ... more...

Inside Insurance Protection Priorities
Protecting your homeAlthough you have no legal obligation to insure your home, your mortgage company will want to protect their investment with buildings insurance. However, it is also worth protecting your own investments, so even after youve paid off your mortgage, you should ensure youre ... more...

How to Make a Wise Home Purchase and Avoid the Top 14 Home Buyer's Mistakes
Many home buyers rush into a home purchase without getting enough information. A home purchase, probably the one of the biggest investments of your life, needs informed and cautious consideration. Don't let impulsiveness or ignorance ruin your enjoyable home search and purchase.Here are 14 common ... more...

Mortgage Loans - LTV (Lending Risk Ratio)
When buying your home, it is imperative to have as much money as possible for your down payment. Not only should you save for your down payment, but also tap your personal savings, any stocks, bonds and real estate, and gather your family gifts. Customarily, lenders require a down payment of at ... more...

Senior Insecurity
Many millions of senior citizens and others have most if not all of their retirement portfolios in interest bearing certificates of some kind. Many have Treasury Bills, Certificates of Deposit, Government National Mortgage certificates, Money Market accounts, AAA corporate bonds and more. They have ... more...

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