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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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Real Estate Auction Action - Buying A Home At Auction
Due in part to the popularity of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s home auction program, more potential homebuyers than ever are buying homes at auction. Homes for auction aren't limited to just HUD, however. Many government entities auction homes for payment of back ... more...

Reduce Your Debt
Do you want to reduce your debt? Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. ... more...

Reverse Mortgages Learn The Facts First!
Reverse Mortgages, Most Common Features:Many offer special appeal to older adults because the loan advances, which are not taxable, generally do not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits.Depending on the plan, reverse mortgages generally allow homeowners to retain title to their homes until ... more...

Why Buy Life Insurance?
Love. Yes, thats right. Love for your spouse, children, family, or even your school. This insurance provides financial protection for your family and friends when you die. There are basically two types of life insurance Term and Permanent.Term life insurance provides insurance for a specific ... more...

Secrets of Making Money from Real Estate - Part 4
Analyzing and finding the right property deals:Firstly read my other article on how to Buy the property at a discount, this will cover the basics on how to buy property at a lower than market value price. This is very important because It can completely change the aspects and financing the deal. It ... more...

Town Homes In Houston Texas
Townhouses are a great choice in housing for people who may want a little more space and privacy than a condominium provides. Looking at townhouses for sale has many advantages, including:As a resident, you will not have to do any yard work or other exterior work on a townhouse.Townhouses can have ... more...

Budgeting Your Way to Financial Freedom
Financial freedom cannot be achieved without budgeting. Budgeting involves tracking your sources of income and more importantly tracking your expenses. It is novel tool for controlling your expenses and making you aware of how you spend your money. At the outset, budgeting may seem to be onerous ... more...

Hottest Market in the US Arizona Real Estate Appreciation Continues to Climb
For the last five years, one of the hottest real estate markets in the country has been Arizona, specifically communities surrounding Phoenix. It seems that there is no stopping, or even slowing the increase of Arizona real estate appreciation. Prices continue to climb steadily upwards, in all ... more...

Student Loan and Student Loans
A student loan is a loan that is granted to a college student enrolled in courses full or part time for at least one semester or quarter and who have declared a major with the intent of pursuing a degree of higher education. Student loans can be granted through various lenders with a governmental ... more...

Worried About Debts?
Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by ... more...

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