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Piggyback Loans: Two Mortgages Cost Less Than One?
August 7, 2000 ?I can?t afford to put 20% down.  My broker says it will cost less to take out a combination first and second mortgage, where the second would provide another 10% down, than to put 10% down on a first mortgage and ... more...

Why a Reverse Mortgage Leaves Money Behind
December 1, 2003 ?I was my aunt?s only relative, and when she died I was surprised to inherit a house worth $250,000, with reverse mortgage debt of only $90,000. I had encouraged her to exhaust the equity in her house, and she always told me that she was using it as fast as the ... more...

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Equity
Equity The difference between the fair market value and current indebtedness, also referred to as the owner's interest. The value an owner has in real estate over and above the obligation against the property. Equity increases as the mortgage is paid or as the property enjoys ... more...

Equity
Equity The difference between the fair market value and current indebtedness, also referred to as the owner's interest. The value an owner has in real estate over and above the obligation against the property. Equity increases as the mortgage is paid or as the property enjoys ... more...

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Arizona Homes A Community for Dreamers
Finding a home that meets all of your criteria of a dream home can sometimes be challenging. In many areas of the country, a new home is often a starter home merely the best you can afford at the time. You may not like the home, the neighborhood, your commute, the neighborhood schools, etc.The ... more...

New York Real Estate - The Empire State
From Niagara Falls to the Catskills to a little city with the Big Apple nickname, New York is truly the Empire State. New York real estate prices reflect this lofty nickname.New YorkWhile New York City gets a lot of publicity, New York is a state with a lot more to offer. Go upstate and youll find ... more...

How To Please Your Mom On Mother's Day
Because our mothers do so much for us, we should demonstrate our appreciation more than once a year, but especially on Mothers Day we can let Mom know what she means to us. Here are some suggestions:1. Make her breakfast and clean up afterwards.Heres an easy breakfast: Get some fruit of ... more...

Reasons to Refinance When Rates Are Moving Up
Interest rates have enjoyed record lows during the last few years allowing many people to refinance and enjoy lower mortgage payments. Now, interest rates are moving in the other direction. The average 30 year fixed rate, according to mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, was 6.31% last week. Still, during ... more...

Send Your Child to College FREE!
College is one of the largest expenses through the course of your child’s life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in America. With today's rates of inflation, it is very hard to save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road. However, capitalistic America has provided many ... more...

Bad Credit Mortgage - Got Bad Credit? Get 100% Financing!
Would you like to purchase a home but think it is impossible because you have low credit scores and very little money saved for a down payment? So you've given up the dream of owning your own home, having to wait until your credit scores improve or until you have saved enough for a substantial ... more...

Kentucky Real Estate - The Bluegrass State
From lush bluegrass to the music of the same name, Kentucky is undeniably the bluegrass state. Fortunately, Kentucky real estate prices wont leave you blue.KentuckyWhen it comes to assumptions, leave yours at the door when considering Kentucky. This state is a hidden gem. From the Appalachian ... more...

Eliminate Your Credit Card Debt, But How?
Can a debt consolidation loan eliminate your credit card debt? A consolidation loan might (or might not) be the key. There are several things you must consider when making the choice to consolidate debt using a debt consolidation loan.First, is a debt consolidation loan your best choice to ... more...

Seniors Can Use a Reverse Mortgage to Fund Annuities, Investments, and Insurance Policies
For many seniors in or entering retirement, the prospect of purchasing long-term care, investments or annuities can be cut short by a lack of retirement income. Statistics show that 3 out 4 seniors will have to lower their current standard of living during retirement. Social Security, IRA's, 401k's ... more...

Is the Time Right for You to Re-mortgage?
At certain times and in certain circumstances it actually makes more sense for someone to re-mortgage than to stay with their current lender and ride the waves of ever changing interest rates.This article looks at five specific reasons to re-mortgage but first things first I must just point out ... more...

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