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Is There a Substitute For Escrows?
April 5, 1999 "Your recent article on avoiding escrows did not consider the problem of the owner-seller who takes back a mortgage and does not want the responsibility of paying taxes and insurance. Yet the individual lender still needs to know that they are paid ... more...

Housing Affordability: Why the Differences?
January 4, 1999 "My financial planner said I could afford to spend $250,000 for a house, my real estate broker said $280,000 and a calculator I found on the internet said $295,000. How come these large differences?" The affordability calculation is fairly complex ... more...

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For Sale By Owner, FSBO
FSBO FSBO (pronounced Fizz-Bo) is shorthand for "For Sale By Owner". A property and/or person that is marketed by the owner without the assistance of a conventional real estate broker. FSBOs account for approximately 20 percent of all real estate transactions. ... more...

Tax Sale
Tax Sale Property on which current county taxes have not been paid is "sold to the state." At this stage no actual sale takes place - the title is transferred to the state and the owner may redeem it by paying taxes, penalties and costs. If it has not been redeemed ... more...

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What Not To Do With Your Leads
Anyone that works in sales knows just how important it is to have lead sources to keep your pipeline filled. But it is not only how we obtain the leads that is important, its what we do with them once we get them.One of the most critical mistakes a sales person can make once they receive a lead, is ... more...

Secured Loans for Homeowners: Because Home Provides More Than Living Space
Secured loans for homeowners are also called mortgages. They are loans that are backed by a collateral. A Secured loan for Home Owners is offered against the guarantee of your home or any concrete property. It enables you to get loans according to your needs and also get good deals for easy ... more...

Should You Accept A Full Purchase Offer For Your Note or Not?
You could be facing a dilemma when considering payout options on selling your mortgage note!To accept a full purchase offer or a partial purchase offer is not always an easy decision.Sure, to take the full purchase option is an easy decision to make if you're holding a second position note on a ... more...

Why The Vacation Home Sale Market Is Unsustainable
The rental market and Vacation Home sale market is unsustainable. Property prices are still rising by appalling amounts.Yes thats great on the surface, but match todays house prices with what people are quoting for rentals. Anybody seen a 20 or 30% rise in their income from guests?Anybody seen ... more...

Home Equity Is it Time to Cash Out and Move?
During the last five years, home prices have increased nationwide. In some parts of the country, notably California, home prices have doubled or even tripled. The median price of a home in the Los Angeles area is now nearly $450,000 and in the San Francisco area, the price is approaching $600,000 ... more...

An Estate Planning Primer
An estate plan can be designed by clients and their professional advisors to achieve the clients personal and financial objectives. Or, it can be an arrangement imposed upon survivors by state intestate succession laws if someone dies without a valid, up-to-date will. Even though a will is the most ... more...

Ohio Real Estate - Large Cities and Little Farms
Ohio is a unique state where large cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati sit next to rural farms. Ohio real estate prices mirror this diversity.OhioOhio was a mainstay in the industrial revolution in the United States. Cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati spawned industrial might to such a degree ... more...

Colorado Real Estate - The Rocky Mountains
Colorado is the land of the Rocky Mountains and all that comes with it. Located in the foothills, Denver is the central location for Colorado real estate.ColoradoA state dominated by mountains, Colorado is a popular relocation spot for outdoors enthusiasts. The state offers skiing, hiking, rock ... more...

Mortgage Loan Closing Costs
Closing costs for home refinancing or purchases are often misunderstood and frustrating for the buyer and seller (who is probably very soon going to be a buyer). Closing costs are assessed once a purchase agreement is finalized with the seller and/or their agent. The various costs will vary by ... more...

Massachusetts Real Estate - History Personified
Massachusetts is a state overflowing with history and yet oddly modern. Massachusetts real estate prices are very pricey.MassachusettsMassachusetts is an incredible mix of history and bustling modern influences. Historically, the state took in many of the initial European immigrants and was the ... more...

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