Pre-Approval Letter How To Use It To Get Your Dream Home
When house hunting, many buyers make the mistake of waiting to contact a lender until after they have located their dream home. As a buyer, you will be in a much stronger position with a seller if you are pre-approved.Pre-Approval LetterTo effectively house hunt, you must know the amount you can ... more...

Mortgage Costs and How to Reduce Them
Few people will ever pay more for anything than they do for their home. The prices of housing are continually escalating; the median price of a house in the United States is now more than $215,000. Adding to the expense is the mortgage interest. Over the life of the loan, most homeowners will ... more...

Buy FHA HUD Homes
FHA HUD homes are those dwellings that have been acquired by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HUD oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which offers federal insurance on home mortgages. When a home owner fails to meet the payments of a HUD ... more...

12 Tips for Buying Waterfront Real Estate
You probably already know this, but buying any land can be a significant decision. But what you may not know is that there are a few twists that come with purchasing a waterfront lot that make it very different from buying a lot in any old subdivision. I've put together a few tips that you should ... more...

Mortgage Tips for First Time Buyers
A home is the single most expensive thing most people will ever purchase. In addition, paying off a home loan can take as long as forty years and will involve paying an amount of interest that exceeds the cost of the house itself. In short, buying a house is not something to be done without a lot ... more...

Will The Real Home Buying Guide... Please Stand Up?
Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home Buying Guide". Take a few minutes to click some of the links to see what's out there and then come right back.Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and do the same thing.Overwhelming, isn't it?And thats exactly the problem facing todays prospective homebuyers; ... more...

Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Buying Homes
The old adage that timing is everything especially applies to buying a new home. And trying to be at the right house at the right time and get it for the right price can be tricky. Here are some guidelines to assist you:Turn to the real estate section of your Sunday newspaper. Monitor the market ... more...

Using Your Banks Money To Grow Your Own
Youve just bought your house in Spain and because you got such a good deal you now find you have money in the bank. It isnt a huge amount but with your pension taking care of daily business you decide you want to invest the money. Lets say you have $20,000 to invest.How do you get the best returns ... more...

Go for the 'Reversible Decision' - A Great Way to Leave Financial Regret Behind!
If youre just fresh out of school, you may or may not have had the privilege yet of regretting some of your financial decisions. But the time is coming for everyoneit just seems to go with the territory of growing up and living on your own. One of my goals as the president of Education for Reality ... more...