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Borrow From the Builder's Lender?
  November 6, 2000 "The broker at the builder?s office where I am purchasing a home told me that I had to take my loan from her. Can this be true?" No. While the builder can require that you be qualified by his preferred lender, you are free to borrow from ... more...

Consolidating Debt With a New Purchase Mortgage
November 22, 2004 Some home buyers try to kill two birds with one stone by consolidating their debts in the new purchase mortgage. Usually this is not a good idea, as in the case illustrated below. "I have $30,000 in cash for a down payment on the $300,000 house ... more...

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VA Loan
VA Loan A VA loan is a mortgage loan in the United States guaranteed by the US Veterans Administration. The loan may be issued by qualified lenders. Available only to veterans possessing a Certificate of Eligibility. Purchasing a home with a VA Loan is not as difficult as ... more...

American Dream Downpayment Initiative
American Dream Downpayment Initiative The American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) aims to increase the homeownership rate, especially among lower income and minority households. ADDI help first-time homebuyers with downpayment and closing costs. The program assists low-income ... more...

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How to Buy a House After a Foreclosure? 3 Tips on Getting Approved
Purchasing a new home after a foreclosure is tricky, but not impossible. Foreclosures arise when a homeowner is unable or unwilling to repay their mortgage loan. After several unsuccessful attempts to collect payments, mortgage lenders reclaim the property. A foreclosure reduces your credit rating ... more...

40 Year Mortgages - Are They Right For You?
A 40 year mortgage, with either fixed or adjustable rates, is starting to receive more attention in the mortgage business. With interest rates rising and real estate prices booming in 2005, lenders are starting to offer the 40 year mortgage as a viable option for buying your dream home.Although ... more...

Investing the Profits from Your Home Based Business
Having made the bold and glorious decision to sack the boss and go it alone you are one of the few who have what it takes to succeed. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong will and these are rare and valuable attributes that will guide you throughout your professional and personal life ... more...

Cold Feet!
Dear fellow Realtors, if there is a gratuitous piece of advice I can offer it is never to tell a Buyer with 'cold feet' that he needs not worry because it is not his money. I did it once and the result was catastrophic. 'Cold feet' is that special mental state by and through which someone - ... more...

Eight Steps To A Great Marketing Plan
Step 1: Where Am I Now? Before you decide where you want your marketing plan to take you,you need to find out where you are now. How have you positioned your business in the market? How do your customers see you? You may want to ask some of them for feedback. Write four or five paragraphs that ... more...

Special Circumstances with your Mortgage
There is such a thing as special circumstances and these occur when your application is a little iffy. In these cases your mortgage application will be rejected or else the lender will ask you for some more information and documentation in order to deal with any problems that they feel have arisen. ... more...

Purchasing Land: What To Look For
It doesn't take long to realize that finding the right piece of property is the most important aspect of new home construction. In a development, restrictions and easements have already been sorted out, but if you are looking for a stand-alone piece of vacant land, you're on your own. Here are ... more...

How To Find Your Dream Home In Belize
Shopping for property in Belize is not as simple an undertaking as you might initially expect!Firstly, estate agents as we know them are non existent! Real estate brokers that do exist are likely to be unlicensed, unregulated and certainly not trained or insured.Secondly, the majority (and I mean ... more...

5 Home Buying Essentials
Purchasing a home involves certain important, even essential, steps that every buyer should take before closing on a purchase. Lets examine these essentials which, if properly implemented, can help you save valuable time and aggravation.1. Determine What You Can Borrow. Sure, if you know your ... more...

To Buy or Not to Buy
Purchasing a home is a major emotional and financial decision. Often times, people want to buy a home; however, emotionally cannot afford to commit to the home-buying process. They are, in fact, afraid. My payment will be too high or What if I lose my job, are some of the excuses which I often ... more...

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