Buying a Used Car
Before getting your own car, it pays to do some homework. Think about what you need, what the car will be used for, and your budget. Look in books and online and think about repair costs, safety tests, mileage etc.All this research can save you some serious money and help you avoid being ripped off ... more...

Do You Need to Download a Landlord Inventory On-Line Today?
Do you need to download a Landlord Inventory on-line now? Why is it so important to have a Landlord Inventory?Firstly, if you are a landlord, you need to be prepared. As much as we all like to think we can trust everyone, it is very important that buy to let landlords protect their investment ... more...

Seven Tips in Choosing Maui Income Properties
Aloha! If you are interested in choosing a Maui income property, then there are some details that you should know. You might be a bit intimidated by the whole process of buying a home. This article will offer tips to those that are thinking of investing in Maui income properties.First of all, you ... more...

Guide To Planning Your Out Of State Move
Theres a lot more to moving to another state than there is to staying within the same state. Expenses can vary greatly from state to state and even though your new salary is going to be much higher than your old, you could still end up at a loss due to higher living expenses.When moving to ... more...

Real Estate Terms From Appraisals to Comps
When youre selling your home or other real property on your own, you dont have to know everything about the process. It does help to have a practical knowledge of the terms that come up during the process.Keep in mind, these arent intended as be all, end all, penultimate definitions. Theyre ... more...

Home Mortgage Refinancing - What To Watch Out For
Oh, the joys of being a home owner. You finally get that great fixed rate 30 year mortgage at 8.5% and 2 years later...Interest rates plummet. Mortgages are now going for 5.25% and suddenly your 8.5% rate doesn't look so good.Welcome to refinancing hell.While the above may seem like an open and ... more...

10 Things You Shouldn't Do When You're Buying a Home
Home Buying Don'tsYour home buying process is well underway. The sellers accepted your offer to purchase. The home is officially under contract and you're counting down the days to closing. The lender pre-approved you, so buying the house is a sure thing, right?Not quite. Nothing is certain until ... more...

Foreclosure Dangers!
Foreclosure Dangers!Anyone can lose their home to foreclosure, even you!The loss of a job; divorce, illness or some other trigger event could start the ball rolling. According to the American Bankers Association, most people have less than 3 months worth of cash in reserve.You may not realize that ... more...

Buying Real Estate That's Not For Sale
Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You're looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it's not always easy to beat the competition to a great buy ... more...