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The Reality of Selling Your Own Home

Owners who sell their own home do not pay a commission to a real estate agent. Instead, the owner takes responsibility for representing themselves, w[...] read more »
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Wrangling the Foreclosure Network: Getting Through Customer Service

If you are dealing with a big bank, chances are you spend hours waiting for the customer service representative on the other line to pick up the phon[...] read more »
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How to Find A Bargain Seaside Apartment In Southern Italy

An Italian real estate specialist suggests crucial pointers on where to find the most affordable vacation homes in Italy. She also outlines why this [...] read more »
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How Much Did My Neighbor's House Sell For?

You want to find out what your neighbor's house sold for, but he won't tell you. Is there another way you can find out? Even if your neighbor doesn[...] read more »
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So You Really Want a 30 Year Mortgage? Think Extra Payments

Looking at buying a house and taking on a mortgage? Never take out a mortgage based on what kind of house a mortgage calculator says you can afford. read more »
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What Do Your Property Taxes Pay For?

Most of us believe our property taxes are too high. But property taxes play a vital role in your community. See what your property taxes pay for. read more »
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5 Reasons to Use a Land Trust

For investors who are dealing with several pieces of property, a land trust can be the best way to go because each piece of real estate is held in a [...] read more »
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Is Selling an REO property a good fit?

Are you looking for a way to supplement your income in a big way? Then selling Real Estate-Owned (REO) or bank-owned properties may be just the thing[...] read more »
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Foreclosure Feeling: Dealing with Real Estate Depression

Are you feeling depressed because of the market? You are not the only one. Dealing with the amount of foreclosures and the fall of the real estate ma[...] read more »
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CMBS Defined and Their State of Affairs

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are a class of mortgage securities that are supported by mortgages on commercial properties rather than [...] read more »
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6 Ways To Save Thousands On Your Next Mortgage

We would all like to know some ways to save thousands on your next mortgage. These 6 tips will make paying off that mortgage easier. read more »
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The Highest Foreclosure Rates in the U.S.

While foreclosure rates at the national level are seeing better figures, some areas do not seem to be going along this trend. Indeed, some are even m[...] read more »
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How to Get a Mortgage When You're Self-Employed

Even before the financial crisis, if you wanted a good mortgage rate, you had to jump through hoops as someone self-employed. Now, it is still diffic[...] read more »
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Why You Should List Your Home with a Real Estate Agency

You only pay it if the agent sells your house. If not, you’ve lost nothing. Chances are that an agent will sell your home for more than you will tryi[...] read more »
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Real Estate Bubble: Can Anyone Deny The Bubble Any Longer?

Canada is in the middle of a large real estate bubble. Looking at Vancouver and Toronto, can anyone really deny the real estate bubble any longer? read more »
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