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» What the Government’s Foreclosure Settlement Means for Homeowners

Recently, all the attorneys general except Oklahoma’s, and the federal government, reached a $26 billion settlement with five of the largest home len[...] read more »
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Alternative Investing Idea: Trust Deeds

Trust deeds provide a way for individuals to fund a loan note, helping to fund specific properties that they think will do well. read more »
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Canadian Mortgage Fraud Rises

Mortgage fraud is on the rise amongst Canadians. The Financial Post cites a report from the credit bureau Equifax that points to a huge increase in m[...] read more »
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Perfecting Your Tenant Pet Policy

However, given the economy it’s wise as a landlord to keep an open mind to renters with pets. Many would-be tenants are more likely to seek out tenan[...] read more »
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Property Investment - Know The Facts

Purchasing a property that you intend to rent out can be a great way to make a safe and profitable income. Real estate investment can also be a risk [...] read more »
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1031 Exchange Rule - How To Use In Real Estate Investing

One of the tools that real estate investors have at their disposal is the 1031 exchange. This is a type of “like-kind” exchange that allows real esta[...] read more »
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Should You Access the Equity in Your Home?

As you build equity in the home, you can begin to access it for cash. However, accessing the equity in your home for cash isn’t always the best idea. read more »
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View Your Home as a Buyer to Help You Sell

When putting your house on the market, careful consideration must be taken to ensure that the chances of a sale are maximized. Today's buyer has man[...] read more »
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Alternatives to Foreclosure

Having to go into foreclosure on your home is a horrible place to be. There are some alternatives to foreclosure that you should know about. Take a l[...] read more »
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Competing with Other Buyers of Distressed Properties

A lot more homebuyers are interested in distressed properties nowadays. To get the better of your competitors, you need to know how to get the seller[...] read more »
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How to Avoid Common Foreclosure Pitfalls

Here are a few tips to help you keep your dealings as smooth and legal as you can when you deal with foreclosed homes and property. read more »
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Should I Make Major Home Improvements Before Selling?

There are some home improvements that are proven to add value to your home and/or speed up the selling process. Then there are other improvements tha[...] read more »
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Do You Need to Buy a House?

Should you buy or rent? read more »
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Choosing the Right Sublet Agreement for Your Property

Before choosing a sublet agreement for your property, you must first know what there is to choose from. You'll find out about periodic tenancy, fixe[...] read more »
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Screening Tenants for Rent-to-Own

Rent to own properties are becoming very popular. Many tenants are choosing to work on agreements that eventually cede the property to them. In many [...] read more »
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