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Homebuying: Are You Ready to Take Advantage of Lower Prices?

Persistent problems in the jobs market, more foreclosures, and the “shadow inventory” are likely to hinder home price recovery. Homebuyers may soon h[...] read more »
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Should You REALLY Buy a Home Now?

With the economy showing signs that the pace of recovery might pick up, many are beginning to think that now is the time to buy a home. After all, wh[...] read more »
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Sometimes Renting is Better Than Buying a House

Depending on where you live, your financial goals and other considerations, it might actually make more sense for you to rent your home, rather than [...] read more »
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How to Improve Your Credit & Buy a House

Real estate is on sale but it may be tough to get approved for a home loan with bad credit. It doesn’t mean that you absolutely won’t be able to buy [...] read more »
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» What’s Your Home Worth?

Do you know what your home is worth? It can be tough to figure out exactly what your home is worth since, in reality, “worth” is fairly subjective. read more »
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Buying a Home: How Long Will You Be There?

There are a number of things to consider as you decide whether or not to buy a home. One of them is determine how long you are likely to stay in the [...] read more »
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4 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure

Before you get too excited about purchasing a foreclosure, you need to carefully consider your what you are doing. Not all foreclosures offer the sam[...] read more »
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Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?

Is it a good time to buy a home? Interest rates are a historic levels and prices are a bargain.
Or are they?
Don't be tempted. Here's why i[...] read more »
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$8000 Homebuyer’s Tax Credit Not Extended

This is a tricky one. I got to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit for home buyers when it was first issued. Although I wasn’t going to turn down [...] read more »
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Home Mortgage: How Much Can You Afford?

It's a good time to buy a home. But make sure you can afford your mortgage. We don't want a repeat of the last two years when YOUR mortgage resets [...] read more »
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Does Your Home Come with a Hidden Transfer Fee?

Some homes come with hidden transfer fees that require you pay 1% of the gross sale price when you sell. One more reason to look carefully through th[...] read more »
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Buying A Home: The Missing Manual | Book Review

Having a home to call your own is something that many people dream about. And buying a home is a big decision that includes many steps. It’s so impor[...] read more »
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? « Quizzle Wire

Are you thinking about buying a home? We explain how to decide if now is the right time. read more »
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Home Buying: Get Your Priorities in Order « Quizzle Wire

Have you ever had a smooth and simple home buying experience? If not, we have some tips to make home buying a bit simpler the next time. read more »
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Get a House with Bad Credit- www.housinginfo.com

If you’re one of the many who has experienced a rough patch similar to the one described above, you shouldn’t give up hope. It’s still entirely possi[...] read more »
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