Financing Collectibles for Fun and Profit
With the advent of the internet and especially auction services like those provided by Yahoo and E-bay, serious collectors have much larger arenas in which to buy and sell their wares. This provides the opportunity for quick discovery of hard-to-find items that previously might have taken years to ... more...

Tax Assessment/Appraisal: How Do I Know What My Home is Worth?
If you are in the home buying or selling market, its important to understand the difference between tax assessment and appraisal value. Concentrate on the appraisal value because this determines your asking price.Understanding Tax AssessmentThe tax assessment is a tool local governments use to ... more...

Bad Credit? Finance Your Home Mortgage Loan with a Sub Prime Mortgage Lender
Are you looking for a home loan with bad credit? Individuals living with bad credit know how difficult it is to obtain a home loan. Traditional mortgage lenders and banks consider you a high risk and may deny your loan application. However, it is not impossible to get a loan with bad or poor credit ... more...

Short-Term Interest Rates on the Rise; Adjustable Rate Mortgage Holders Prepare for Increase in Rate
Interest rates are on the rise and many home owners who have adjustable rate mortgages may see increases in their forthcoming annual adjustments.Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan made it clear in 2004 that the Federal Reserve would be increasing short-term interest rates at a measured pace. ... more...

Buy to Let Mortgages - Boom Time Returns
After last years crisis of confidence the buy-to-let market is again booming. Earlier worries that interest rates were on the up and property values would crash are firmly behind us. So, fuelled by rising rental yields confidence, landlords have been snapping up new properties and remortgaging for ... more...

Home Equity Loans Company 7 Key Questions to Help You Choose One
Choosing the right home equity loan can be tricky; you have to consider interest rates and repayment schedules, among others. Choosing the right lender, however, does not have to be a difficult task. If you ask the right questions, you can pick the best lender for your needs. The following is a ... more...

Consolidating Credit Card Debt with a Home Equity Loan
A Home Equity Loan is a type of revolving line of credit or loan based on the equity in the mortgager's property. The property is the collateral for the loan, and it can be usable for any purpose, although most of the time it is used to consolidate credit card debt in order to obtain debt relief. ... more...

Zero Down Mortgage Loans - Understanding No Money Down Loans
In many housing markets across the country, the increase in home prices does not match the average household income. Hence, many people are unable to save money for a down payment. Ideally, mortgage companies prefer applicants to have a down payment of at least 5%, in addition to paying ... more...

Investing in Residential Real Estate: Achieving Positive Cash Flow
When investing in real estate, it is highly desirable to achieve positive cash flow on a month-to-month basis. This is true even if you are counting on property value appreciation to supply the bulk of your desired return on investment. If you are losing money month-to-month, you may find all of ... more...