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Pay Down Debt or Pay More Down?
September 4, 2001 "We plan to sell our condo and buy a house.  We expect to get enough money from the proceeds (after commissions, closing costs, etc.) to pay off our debts, or make a down payment, but we can't do both.  Which will allow us to buy the most house? ... more...

How Much House Can You Afford?
December 10, 1999 Borrowers often begin their home search with only the foggiest idea about how much they can afford to pay, which can result in wasted time and frustration. They should know approximately how much they can afford ... more...

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Housing Expense-to-Income Ratio
Housing Expense-to-Income Ratio The ratio, expressed as a percentage, which results when a borrower's housing expenses - (PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) divided by the gross monthly income. This ratio is sometimes referred to as the top ratio or front end ratio. ... more...

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Housing Expense-to-Income Ratio The ratio, expressed as a percentage, which results when a borrower's housing expenses - (PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) divided by the gross monthly income. This ratio is sometimes referred to as the top ratio or front end ratio. ... more...

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Creative Home Equity Strategies for Retirement
The Baby-Boom generation is nearing retirement and it is clear that millions of aging Boomers are financially under prepared. Reasons are many - poor savings habits, rising medical costs, the demise of guaranteed corporate pensions, and the dreaded squeeze faced by many: i.e. having to pay college ... more...

The Need for Affordable Housing
During the last 3 years, we have experienced a tremendous appreciation in the priced of homes in Palm Beach County, with a 30% increase in the last 12 months. This has created a situation where the average wage earner is not able to afford a home.The average price for a condo is $155,000, townhouse ... more...

Reducing Debt Before It's Too Late - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Creeping Debt
Reducing debt usually isn't a high priority for people until they have already gotten into trouble with overspending. Using a few basic guidelines, and debt calculations, can help you see when your debt load is getting into the danger zone.Budgeting GuidelinesCreditors use budgeting guidelines when ... more...

Where Did All The Farmers Go?
Several times a year, I hear someone complain about the development of farm land in our area. These complainers consider it a crime that so much of our farm land has been converted to housing, business, shopping, etc. They seem to consider the farmers and developers to be criminals.If you want to ... more...

Mortgage Reduction Solutions
USA ECONOMIC CONDITIONSTodays sluggish economy has left millions of people struggling to financially make ends meet. Lou Dobbs coined phrase Assault on the Middle Class continues. Virtually every corner you turn screams inflation and rising expenses. The sky-high cost of fuel and other ... more...

Do You Need a College Loan?
If you or a member of your family is planning to go to college, you probably should consider taking a college loan. There are several ways to put together financing for college and there are also several financial sources you can combine when you need a college or student loan.The expenses for ... more...

Money Problems?
You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or family illness, the loss of a job, or overspending, it can seem overwhelming. But often, it can be overcome. Your financial situation doesn't have to go from bad to worse.Have ... more...

5 Easy Ways to Save and Build Wealth
1. Pay off high-cost debt. The best investment most borrowers can make is to pay off consumer debt with double-digit interest rates. For example, if you have a $3,000 credit card balance at 19.8%, and you pay the required minimum balance of 2% of the balance or $15, whichever is greater, it will ... more...

Mortgage Lead and Mortgage Leads
A mortgage lead is an exciting thing because you are filled with the thought of buying a house. Mortgage leads are listings of information dealing with how much a house will be. Although the thought of a mortgage lead can be kind of scary, the time when you are looking for a mortgage is one of the ... more...

Student Loan Limits Not Keeping Up with Tuition Rates
As tuition rates at many colleges continues to rise, the limits that students may borrow each year has stayed the same.Dependent undergraduates may borrow up to $2,625 their freshman year, $3,500 their sophomore year and $5,500 for each remaining year in Stafford Loans.Students classified as ... more...

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