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How Much House Should You Buy?
16 August 2004 "My wife and I are arguing about whether to buy the $150,000 house we set out to buy, or the upgraded version for $185,000 that she fell in love with. She argues that we can afford the more expensive house with an ... more...

Is This Shared Appreciation Mortgage a Good Deal?
Column Delivered October 22, 2001 ?The city of Burbank has a Mortgage Assistance Program that offers home buyers a 30-year second mortgage loan, with zero interest and no payments for the first 5 years.  After 5 years, the second must ... more...

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Shared Appreciation Mortgage, SAMt
Shared Appreciation Mortgage, SAM A mortgage in which a borrower receives a below-market interest rate in return for which the lender (or another investor such as a family member or other partner) receives a portion of the future appreciation in the value of the property. May also ... more...

Depreciation
Depreciation Decline in the value of a house due to wear and tear, obsolescence, adverse changes in the neighborhood, or any other reason. Depreciation is treated as an expense and is a line item on an income statement. Depreciation can only be applied to the building and not ... more...

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Real Estate Investing: America Rents
Most people in America rent a personal dwelling!Just think how many families rent a house or an apartment, a duplex or a condo.Yet, nobody prefers renting.Who wouldn't want their own home, if they had the choice.Even if, say, someone moves into town on a temporary basis, wouldn't they prefer buying ... more...

California Bad Credit Mortgage
California is a beautiful place to live There is no doubt about that. But, to live in California you must pay the price, which is sky high real estate prices. Renting, as opposed to buying in California, can save a little bit of money. However, renting has the disadvantage of not building any ... more...

Why Invest In Commercial Properties Instead Of Residential?
When investors were leaving the stock market in droves, they turned to investing in real estate. And real estate is an excellent choice compared to stocks. The tax deductions and potential for price appreciation are enough reasons for burned out stock market investors to make the switch.But real ... more...

100% Mortgage Financing - Understanding Zero Down Mortgages
100% mortgage financing can help you buy a house with little out of pocket expense. So whether you are a first time homebuyer or an investor, you can easily purchase a home. But not all zero down mortgages are the same. So you need to be careful in compare financing offers and finding ... more...

Before You Buy A House Top 10 Tips
There are serveral things you need to think about and check on before you buy a house. Even looking at so many houses can be confusing. Below is a list of the top ten things to help you before you buy. 1. Pre-qualify for a mortgage. Now you know how much house you can afford before you start ... more...

Renting a House
Renting a house or a room in your home is a great business that millions of people take advantage of to make some extra cash. While many people rent houses each year, not all of them are successful. Renting a house can be profitable and rewarding if you manage it properly.Benefits of Renting a ... more...

The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home
1. Save on your income tax.Yes, something good can come out of income tax. Due to income tax deductions, the government subsidizes your home purchase. Therefore all of the interest and property tax you pay throughout the year can be deducted from your gross income tax. A nice perk.2. A Hidden ... more...

Home Buying - A Good Investment
The trend of having multiple properties is not something new but this is becoming a mass act these days.Earlier multiple buying was not very common practice but these days its the hot favorite of the public to buy more than one house or land or any other form of property. The middle class or upper ... more...

Utah Mortgage
If you live in Utah, undoubtedly you have heard of the bankruptcy problem pinching the whole state. For several years now, Utah has held the devious honor of ranking among the states with the highest annual bankruptcy filing rate. There is likely more than one explanation for such a phenomenon. At ... more...

A Simple Strategy to Send Your Child Away to College and Earn Money At the Same Time
Here is a simple strategy you can use to kill 2 Birds with one stone. Send your child to college and Invest in College town real estate to help pay off the Student Loans.College Housing can often be expensive, Living in a dorm is not the most favorable living conditions for Most College students ... more...

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