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Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House
April 22, 2002 "We are turning 50 and soon will be selling our house to buy another. We have no savings aside from the equity in our current house, which is approximately $180,000. We plan to work for another 15 years, during which time we will have available about $1500 a ... more...

Is Unused Home Equity a "Missed Fortune"?
18 July 2005 "I don?t understand why a Wharton professor would not recognize that unused home equity is a missed opportunity? Isn?t home equity safer in a conservative side fund than buried in the house earning a 0 percent return?" The New and Old Wisdoms of ... more...

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Index A published interest rate against which lenders measure the difference between the current interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage and that earned by other investments (such as one- three-, and five-year U.S. Treasury security yields, the monthly average interest rate ... more...

Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A trust that uses investors money to purchase and manage real estate. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests its assets in real estate holdings. REIT investments may be excellent inflation hedge. REIT's ... more...

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Buying Outer Banks (OBX) Investment Property
So, youre thinking of purchasing a rental property at the beach. Historically, real estate investments have proven to be a wise investment strategy. The name of the game has always been maximizing cash flow. Years ago, one could realize a healthy rate of return based on cash flow generated from ... more...

Read This Article if You Are Afraid That Your Mortgage Payments Will Go Up
One of the biggest and most likely the biggest investments you will ever make for you and your family is your home. Yet with flexible mortgage rates many are very worried that their mortgage payments will keep going up, past the point that they will be able to afford them and still live a ... more...

Financial Freedom On A Shoe-String Budget
Thousands of people become millionaires each year and attribute their success to their profitable business or savvy investments, especially in real estate. "It takes money to make money..." as the old saying goes.However, is that really the case or is there a way for the average person to elevate ... more...

Ask the Expert: When Do I Refinance My Home?
Home refinancing is a wonderful financial tool for homeowners to use for debt management to investments. If the home refinance is used correctly, wisely, and at the right time, the benefits from the refinance can improve the financial picture of the homeowner. There is no cookie cutter approach ... more...

Making Money In Real Estate - 10 Ways
Making money in real estate is an endless topic that includes all the various types of real estate investments. There is land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. Whatever the type however, you'll make your profits in some of the basic ways listed below. Use this list to get ... more...

Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready to Buy Miami Real Estate
We all know that buying real estate is one of the biggest personal investments you can make. When you are buying in a competitive market, like the Miami real estate market, being organized and in control will contribute significantly to ensuring that you get the best Miami home or condo deal ... more...

A $100,000+ Discount On Miami Condos
By this point and time, many people have heard about buying preconstruction condos and some of the amazing profits that have been generated by these investments. What many people dont understand is that there is another way to play the preconstruction investing game, especially for those ... 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...

Inside Insurance Protection Priorities
Protecting your homeAlthough you have no legal obligation to insure your home, your mortgage company will want to protect their investment with buildings insurance. However, it is also worth protecting your own investments, so even after youve paid off your mortgage, you should ensure youre ... more...

2nd Mortgage
A 2nd mortgage may be one of the best financial moves you will ever make. If you know what it is and how it works, you can use it to generate money for profitable investments, simplify your debts and beef up your credit score. The key to taking advantage of a 2nd mortgage is understanding how it ... more...

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