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How To Avoid Pitfalls In The Sale Of Your Home
With todays rapidly rising sellers market, six-month-old information is ancient history. Appraised value does not always equal the true market value, or what the home will sell for on the open market.

Real Estate Appraisal - Income Properties
Real estate appraisal for rental properties isn't the same as for single family homes. Therefore, a market analysis using comparable sales isn't normally used.

What You Should Know Before Buying Home!
It is extremely stressful to spend many years saving money and preparing for buying a home. Looking for new home is fun and exciting. However, there are many unexpected costs and details to be considered...

Nothing Down Home Buying
For many potential buyers, a down payment keeps them from considering this all-important purchase. This should not be the case. It is now possible for you to buy a home with nothing down - meaning no down payment.

A Singles Game of Real Estate
Direct and accurate information can really adjust the reality of how real estate can be acquired and used to our youthful men and women in their early twenties best advantage starting with property that sets the tone for a much more profitable and rewarding future.

Time Is Money For Real Estate Investing
A popular phrase is that time is money. Im sure youve heard that - right?
Well let me ask you something, if time is money, then how are you investing your time in your real estate investment business?...

High Profit Real Estate Investing--Make a Good Deal Every Time!
Knowing what a Good Deal is - Is the Key to Success in Real Estate. Richard OdesseyDear Investor, Take this little survey: The most important key to Real Estate Success is: 1. Finding Motivated Sellers...


Foreclosures

What Is Foreclosure?
Many of us have heard the term foreclosure in relation to other individuals and understand that it is not a pleasant term, but do not have a firm grasp on what it actually means.

Short Sale Success Secrets with Foreclosures
If you're active in real estate investing, you may already realize one of the biggest issues real estate investors face: Finding Great Deals.

Negotiating A Short Sale – The High Road to Huge Foreclosure Profits
Buying foreclosures can be extremely profitable for real estate investors. However, most of these homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. They have no equity, and big loan payments. In fact, many actually...

7 Big Reasons To Invest In Pre-Foreclosures
Looking for an "in" to real estate investing?


Mortgages

Types of Home Mortgages
There are many kinds of home mortgages available. These home mortgages differ in their loan terms or their rate status. The advantage of each type of home mortgage depends upon the financial situation of the times.

Home Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates are always changing. This change in mortgage rates is affected by several factors.

The Difference Between a Bank Loan Officer and a Mortgage Broker
Mortgage broker. Mortgage lender. Bank loan officer. They’re all the same, right? While all three are closely related, the nature of their jobs deviates slightly from each other.


Additional Articles

Home Buying Tip: It's Okay to Snoop
The point of this home buying tip is to make you comfortable with snooping.What do I mean by snooping? I mean that when you look at a home you're thinking about buying, you really need to look at the home....
The Ultimate Short Sale Secret
Buying foreclosures can be extremely profitable for real estate investors. However, most of these homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. They have no equity, and big loan payments. In fact, many actually...
How to Create a Simple Real Estate Business Plan
Becoming a full time property rehabber is actually a veryeasy process. So why do so many investors get it wrong, oreven worse, do nothing? Simple: NO BUSINESS PLAN!Make no mistake about it: This is a business!....
Real Estate Investor Question: Rehab and Sell, or Rehab and Keep?
Here's another awesome question I received from my discussion board. The question; Why bother keeping property after it's rehabbed? Why not sell it after the rehab and GET PAID!
Of course, the first questions...
Finding, Fixing, Financing and Flipping - The Short Course
Most people get involved in Real Estate investing to make money. Pretty self-evident - or, is it?What would you say if I told you that everything you have been taught about Real Estate investing and making...
What Good Is a Real Estate Investing Course If It Doesn't Contain A Marketing Plan?
You're a Real Estate Entrepreneur or Investor, and you're out there in the market place looking for deals. I have a question. for you.
Are you doing a bit of advertising and just hoping that a deal will...
Home Buying Tips: 21 Websites to Save You Time and Energy
Approximately 80% of home buyers use the Internet during their home search. The reasons why are obvious -- the Internet puts a wealth of information at your fingertips.But with so many websites out there,...
3 Top Real Estate Investing Methods for Maximum Wealth
3 Top Real Estate Investing Methods for Maximum Wealth (by Steve Majors - The Lazy Investor) -------------------------------------------------------------Real Estate investing can be used to gain wealth...
Tips For First Time Home Buyers
First time home buyers face many challenges in understanding the process of purchasing a home, obtaining a mortgage, and knowing which type of loan will best suit their needs. Advice from well meaning...
Home Buyers' Guide
Who buys home for the first time will face many difficulties not only having to understand the process of buying a home but also having to know which type of loan suits them the most. Advice from well...
The Mind of the Real Estate Investor
Myself and many others are living proof that by changing your mental and physical habits, you can build your wealth. This mini-course focuses on changing or fine-tuning your mental habits and attitudes...
Are You a Real Estate Investor or a Circus Performer?
Does the stress of monthly rent collection and after hour plumbing problems make you feel like a performing seal at the circus? You're trying to keep a spinning beach ball balanced on your nose, at the...
Weak Dollar Is a Huge Draw for Foreign Investors in US Real Estate
The weak US dollar has been good news for real estate. Taking advantage of the favorable conversion rates, foreign investors are eagerly picking up real estate in major cities across the US. Who is buying...
Home Buying Terminology -- What's An Appraisal?
During the home buying process, you'll hear the term "appraisal" mentioned at some point. Chances are, you already have a general idea what this term means. But when it comes to mortgages and home buying,...
Tips To Buying A Home
Whether it's your first time buying a home or not, you should familiarize yourself with the whole mortgage process. Numerous mortgage lenders will assist you in the process of acquiring a pre-qualified...
The Key to Real Estate Investing Success... Revealed!
How did you get into real estate investing? Did you read a book on it? Was it a seminar? A meeting of some sort with speakers dispensing real estate investing information, but really selling courses? Did...
Home Buying Tip: 7 Key Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
This home buying tip will help you ask the right questions when researching home inspectors.A proper home inspection will give you the comfort of knowing your new home has been checked for breakage, disrepair...
Private Annuity Trusts - Supercharge your Retirement
You have made some great investments in Real Estate or in a Stock Portfolio. Congratulations! Now you are ready to retire on your gains. But wait. To benefit from your investment appreciation, you're going...
Zero Down Mortgage Loans - First Time Home Buyer Loan Programs
Because of a larger variety of mortgage loans available, first time home buyers may become easily overwhelmed with the home buying process. Understandably, those entering the housing market may not know...
Real Estate - A Few Tips On Buying A Home
The home buying process can seem complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home!But before going into the buying process you should first ask yourself...
What Should Be Considered Before Buying Home?
Whether it's your first time buying a home or not, you should familiarize yourself with the whole mortgage process. Numerous mortgage lenders will assist you in the process of acquiring a pre-qualified...
Is Your Real Estate Investing Comfort Zone Being Threatened?
Have you ever imagined yourself putting through a multi-million dollar deal, going to closing and picking up a check with six zeros?
It's the ultimate dream for real estate investors. But why must it be...
Home Buying 101: The Importance of the Home Inspection
What Does a Home Inspector Do?In short, an inspector checks the safety and functionality of your potential home. Inspectors focus primarily on the structural and mechanical aspects of the home. Get a home...
Where Are The Really Good Real Estate Investment Deals?
In writing my last article about the neighborhoods where I find the most profitable rehab real estate investment deals, something occurred to me. In that article I described investing from what I've...
5 Ground Rules for Home Buying Success
There are few purchases in life that carry the financial and psychological weight of buying a home. Whether you are buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing your home and your...
Understanding Agency Relationships Between Real Estate Clients and Customers
You'd probably wonder what agency relationships might have to do with you, regarding buying or selling real estate. Most people are unaware of the importance of these types of relationships, unless they...
Mortgage Loans 101: Who or What is Freddie Mac?
Freddie Mac can help you obtain a home mortgage loan. But while Freddie Mac might sound like a generous uncle, it's more closely related to Uncle Sam. So what is Freddie Mac, and how does it help you when...
Pump Up The Value Of Your Rehab Real Estate Investment

There are two legal ways to increase your wealth. 1. Keep more of what you have (e.g., tax strategies, rehab efficiencies, cost savings)
2. Add value to something (e.g., a real estate investment, stocks,...
Where Real Estate Investing and Speculation Collide
Some uninformed folks would describe someone who rehabs distressed property as a "speculator" or even a "property speculator." Don't be fooled! There is a VAST CHASM of difference between rehabbing and...
Be a Real Estate Investing Expert - In An Instant
Here's a simple method of getting to know your real estate investing market, which is VITALLY IMPORTANT before you can know if a property/price is worthy of calling a 'deal' or not... This 'LAZY' method...
Are you tired of Tenants, Toilets and Trash
Wouldn't you rather go to Tahiti? Are you a landlord with rental property whose value has significantly appreciated? Are you ready to cash in those profits and take that trip to Tahiti?Before selling...
12 Tips for Buying Waterfront Real Estate
You probably already know this, but buying any land can be a significant decision. But what you may not know is that there are a few twists that come with purchasing a waterfront lot that make it very...
The Microwave Approach to Investing
We live in a society obsessed with a microwave approach to life. We want what we want and we want it NOW! No doubt, we're impatient. So how do you and I cope with our desire for instant gratification?
Sure...
Are You Getting the Realtor Representation You Deserve?
When a realtor is listing or advertising real estate, we are hired by the current owner to sell that particular property. The current owner is considered our client, and any person inquiring about the...
Five Tips For The First Time Buyer
1. Determine your specific needs as a first-time buyer. How much room do you need? Are you concerned about schools? Commuting time? Proximity to family and friends? Is this a starter home, or are you likely...
Will a 1031 Property Exchange Solve your Problems?
If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may or may not be your solution.1. Are you a landlord that doesn't want to manage property anymore? 2. Do you want to sell your investment property, but...
Getting Started In Real Estate Investing
With all the stories of people making tremendous amounts of money in real estate it's no wonder why so many are looking at real estate as an investment vehicle. It offers more security than the stock market,...
Important Tips For Home Buyers
If you are considering buying a home or have spent many years saving in preparation of buying a home, the questions and process involved in buying a home can be extremely stressful. As exciting as it is...
Buying A New Home - Things To Consider Before Buying A House
Buying a new home is an exciting and tiring ordeal. However, the thrill of moving into a new home can often overshadow the frustration that comes with searching, negotiating, and being out bided. The home...
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Florida
Florida is known as the "Sun Shine" state, and the reason is clear. People move to Florida for many reasons, but most that move there stay there. Florida is known for the warm weather year around and beautiful...
Dont Be A FSBO Seller
Don't sell it yourself! Sometimes a "FSBO," or house "for sale by owner" can sell as fast, and for as much as it would have if listed with a real estate agent. Sometimes. Before you decide to give it a...
Real Estate on the Internet: Searching and Researching
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 80% of people interested in purchasing real estate use the Web in their search. If you are looking for homes for sale it can be a very daunting task....
Words That Will Save You Big Time In Rehab Real Estate
Power Tip! Have you ever wanted just one phrase that you could say at the right time, and it save you hundreds, or thousands of dollars? When it comes to getting the best price from contractors, plumbers,...
The Real Estate Bubble Fallacy
There has been a lot of talk lately about the "Real Estate Bubble", and a lot of folks are asking the question: "When it is going to burst"? They are saying that the market just can't sustain this level...
A Million Dollar Real Estate Investment Business Plan For Anyone!
Using a very simple plan, anyone who really wants to can make an extra million dollars by consistently investing in real estate. In fact, because it's so simple most people won't do it. All your real estate...
Chicago Real Estate: Is It Overheating?
Chicago real estate is one of the greatest success stories of the recent boom in property prices. With low, low mortgage rates for Chicago home (http://www.bestchicagomortgage.com/mortgage-calc.html) mortgage...
Real Estate Investing - How to Coach Yourself
Real Estate Investing - How to Coach Yourself
Author: D. S. Peter
Some people are not in a position to work with a coach right now. Some are stretched financially, while some are still using the "lone...
Real Estate Investing Financing Truths - Part 2
(p31 - The Lazy Investor's Guide to Real Estate)
Real Estate Investing Financing Truths - Part 2 of 2
No Money Down and other 'Creative' Real Estate
Investment Methods
For many years, investors have seen...
3 Mistakes to Absolutely Avoid in a 1031/TIC Exchange
We've all made bad decisions in the past. Don't you just hate to hear "I told you so" from your friends and family? Or, maybe you catch yourself saying "If only I'd have..."?Personally, I'm one of those...
Marketing Your Own Home
Your home is your most very valuable investment resource. Although you may not want to pay a real estate commission, a Realtor can actually save you valuable time, money and a lot of stress and unnecessary...

 

Latest News

2M borrowers avoid foreclosure
08/27/2008 - Hope Now has helped more than 2 million at-risk borrowers stay in their homes during the past 13 months, according to numbers released by the coalition on Wednesday.

Unlocking your home equity
08/27/2008 - The housing rescue package that Congress scrambled to pass in July was aimed primarily at stemming foreclosures and shoring up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But it also contains provisions that make reverse mortgages a better deal for older homeowners who want to turn their equity into cash.

Housing fix backfires
08/27/2008 - Back in February, Congress passed into law a quick fix for the housing market. Unfortunately, it hasn't done much good.

 

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