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Manufactured Housing: A Messy Picture
May 19, 2003, Revised February 14, 2005 What Is a Manufactured House? A manufactured home is built entirely in a factory, transported to a site, and installed there. It is distinguished from "modular", "panelized", and "pre-cut" homes, ... more...

What Is the Down Payment?
January 21, 2002 "My understanding is that if a home buyer puts 20% down, he doesn?t have to purchase mortgage insurance.  I put 20% down -- $48,000 on a $240,000 home purchase ? but I?m told that I do have to buy mortgage insurance because I elected to finance $6,000 in ... more...

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Land Contract
Land Contract A contract selling arrangement whereby the buyer may use and occupy land, but no deed is given by seller until the sales price has been paid. Also commonly called a conditional sales contract, installment sales contract or real property sales contract, used ... more...

Survey
Survey A measurement of land, diagram, prepared by a registered land surveyor, showing the location of the land, legal boundaries with reference to know points, its dimensions, and the location and dimensions of any buildings. ... more...

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A Brief History of Loans
No one can say for certain where the history of loans began it's likely that people have been practicing lending and borrowing for as long as there has been a concept of ownership.The history of loans can be documented at least several thousand years back; forms of lending were evident in ancient ... more...

Dig And Build Dirt Jumps And Trails (How And Where To Build Bmx And Mountain Bike Trails)
Regardless of where you live, you can find a place to ride your bmx and mountain bike. Dirt jumps, freeride drops and bridges, mountain bike trails and bmx tracks are all great places to ride. If you don't have any trails or jumps, you can build them. All you have to do is find the right spot and ... more...

Easements One Two and Three
Most properties have easements and there are three main kinds. This article will give you some basic information on these three different types of easements easement in gross, easement appurtenant, and prescriptive easement.Easement in grossOnly property will be involved in easement in gross and ... more...

Multi Million Dollar Estates In San Diego
Ask anyone what makes purchasing multi million dollar estates different from buying any other house, and invariably he or she will reply, "money." Greater sums raise the stakes and the stress level. Add to that a limited inventory of luxury homes in any one market, buyers and sellers with fewer ... more...

How to Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands of Dollars
Most people take the easy way out when selling their home and hand the responsibility over to a real estate agent, when in fact the average homeowner is capable of selling their own home.Apart from the satisfaction of making the sale yourself there is the bonus of saving thousands of dollars in ... more...

Home Appraisal Values Are Critical
To most, owning a home is a necessity, but sometimes it is a matter of pride or a business investment. Home appraisal values become relevant if one wishes to sell his house. Home appraisal values is a technical term which means the value of a home in terms of money that it brings in a real estate ... more...

Western US Retirement Picks
I am pursuing my final career and I am quite comfortable working a 40-hour schedule for the first time in my life. I take my time and pick my clients carefully.I get to take a day off here and there for golf, and I travel around the western states every couple of months. Over the past two years ... more...

Make Money Fast With No Investment-How Andrew Made $100,000 in 6 Months
Andrew Newberry is a distant family friend that knew about my business acumen. He knew how I had been in his position only 24 months previously and had heard about the new life I was leading with the wealth I had generated. I could hear the earnest desperation in his voice, when he asked me "how'd ... more...

Mortgage Glossary - A Glossary of Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage defining that the entire outstanding balance can become due and payable should mortgage default occur. If the entire balance is not paid, the property will be foreclosed.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Mortgage with interest rates that may be adjusted by ... more...

Florida Investment Real Estate and What Are Considerations Before Buying
Investment Real Estate, First Things FirstConsidering investing in property? What are some pertinent things to consider before taking this leap? Of all the investment possibilities, investment in land generally produces the most positive results. It is vital, however, to carefully investigate ... more...

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