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Financing Home Improvements
  July 21, 2000, Revised March 22, 2004 "I want to make major renovations to my home. I know they will substantially enhance its value. What is the best way to get the financing I need?"  Tap your ... more...

Which Reverse Mortgage Plan Do I Choose?
April 8, 2003 ?I am 79.  The counselor I saw in connection with my reverse mortgage told me that Fannie Mae?s Home Keeper product would provide me with more money than FHA?s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, but that Home Keeper would cost me more.  The decision was mine ... more...

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Appraisal
Appraisal An estimate of the value of property, made by a qualified professional called an "appraiser". Before a lender will lend you the money for a home, they will first require an appraisal to be done by a qualified licensed appraiser ... more...

Title Insurance
Title Insurance A policy, issued by a title insurance company, which insures a home buyer against errors in the title search. The cost of the policy is usually a function of the value of the property, and is often borne by the purchaser and/or seller. Policies are also available ... more...

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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...

You Make Your Real Estate Profit When You Buy
Every investor wants to pay as little as possible for single family rental homes. Have you ever stopped to think why you should negotiate for the lowest possible purchase price? Yes, I know every real estate guru talks about no money down or little money down as the correct approach to investing. ... more...

A Simple Step by Step Aproach to Fail Your Way to a Million Dollars
If You want to be Financially Successful you need to Learn to FailAt a Robert Allen Seminar he said the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people (Financially Successful) is that Successful know how to fail. He went own to say that in order to be successful you need to learn to ... more...

5 Tips for Cheap Home Insurance
Home insurance is a general term for two different insurance products. Buildings insurance to protect your property's construction and home contents insurance to protect your moveable household objects and valuables.The problem is that not all home insurance policies are created equal making it ... more...

The Ultimate Short Sale Secret
Buying foreclosures can be extremely profitable for real estate investors. However, most of these homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. They have no equity, and big loan payments. In fact, many actually owe more than the property is worth!Most investors will walk away from these deals because ... 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...

What are Home Improvement Loans?
Home improvement loans are loans specifically designed by loans companies to help you fund an essential home improvement projects.Home improvement loans provided by loans companies are secured on the value of the borrower's property. The amount available to the borrower is subject to the equity in ... more...

Refinancing Your Home Mortgage - Get Up To 125% Cash From Your Home's Value
With the low interest rates being offered by lenders today, now can be the perfect time to refinance your existing mortgage. Remember that you do not have to refinance your home through the same lender that provided your initial mortgage. Lending institutions are offering competitive terms and ... more...

Wealth Building An Advantage of Home Ownership
As you grow older, the issue of wealth building comes front and center. Wealth building simply refers to increasing the net value of your total assets. Wealth building over time is one of the advantages of home ownership.Building EquityOwning a home can help you build wealth in two ways. First, you ... more...

Building a Home Addition
Besides providing your home with more living space, a home addition can be a terrific investment. However, before embarking on such a project the homeowner should first consider several important items. These items include: home market values in the neighborhood, financing, size and scale of ... more...

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