Mortgage - Provides you the Best Deal Against Your Home
You must have read or heard about the word Mortgage, but dont know what it means or stands for and how it can help you to make the best use of your property. So keep reading.The word Mortgage refers to a contract in which borrowers can pledge their property as a security for a loan. Each group has ... more...

Real Estate Professional in the Palm of Your Hand
GETTING THE MOST FOR THE LEASE-TRACKING YOUR REAL ESTATEIf you own rentals and/or investment properties, you know that you have to keep track of your portfolio, maintenance profiles, property managers, and related financial matters. There are a multitude of programs for the Palm-Pilot system to ... more...

California Reverse Mortgages
California Reverse Mortgages are a different kind of mortgages that are proving to be very popular with senior citizens. A Reverse Mortgage allows the property owner to stay in the house, unlike the regular kind of mortgage that dictates that the homeowner move to a different place when the ... more...

What Exactly Is A Reverse Mortgage And How Does It Work?
A reverse mortgage is a certain loan that allows the older generation to take their home equity and turn it into cash. With this type of loan the bank is actually paying you monthly out of the equity in your home. The funds from reverse mortgages can be used for whatever you like. Many people like ... more...

Realtors - Self Promote Your Way To Success
Okay, so we all can agree - listings are the lifeblood of the real estate industry. And if the keys to selling them are location, location and location, then the challenge in getting them is self-promotion.But how do you promote to the masses without going broke? Below are a few ideas and ... more...

What is Tax-Deferred Exchange?
Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, owners of real estate held for investment or use in a trade or business can swap their property tax-free for "like-kind" real estate. Exchanges are made for people wanting to stay invested in real estate, increase their leverage and to avoid paying ... more...

Reverse Annuity Mortgage - Tapping Into Your Equity
Reverse annuity mortgages (RAM) were created to allow older Americans to tap into the equity of their paid for or nearly paid for home. Homeowners receive a tax-free payment each month, and the mortgage is paid when the home is sold. Before you choose a RAM, make sure you have evaluated the risks ... 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...

Reverse Annuity Mortgage Tapping Into Your Equity
Reverse annuity mortgages (RAM) were created to allow older Americans to tap into the equity of their paid for or nearly paid for home. Homeowners receive a tax-free payment each month, and the mortgage is paid when the home is sold. Before you choose a RAM, make sure you have evaluated the risks ... more...