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What is Your Home Worth?

A brief look at the current state of home values in America along with a list of resources you can use to determine the value of your home. read more »
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100 Percent Down: The Only Smart Way to Buy a Home

Want to buy a home? 30-year sucks, 15-year sucks less. 100% down ROCKS! read more »
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Home Ownership - Should You Buy or Should You Rent?

The question of whether one should buy or rent. It's really as simple as what you are ready to take on. This post talks about the basics to determin[...] read more »
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Buying vs Renting a Home – Its Not All About Money

How stable is your job? It isn’t just that jobs have become less certain, but also because the ability to profitably flip a house every 3-5 years to [...] read more »
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Should You Buy Points to Lower Your Mortgage Rate?

Should You Buy Points to Lower Your Mortgage Rate? Read this post to decide if it's right for you. read more »
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Is Home Ownership Still Part of the American Dream?

The recession has taught us that real estate doesn't always increase in value. Does this mean that renting will increase as home ownership becomes l[...] read more »
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Should You Buy A House Outright?

Suppose you find yourself in the somewhat unique predicament of having the resources to purchase your house outright without a mortgage. Is it then f[...] read more »
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Home Ownership: Cost Considerations

As you look for a home, shopping around and getting documents together for pre-approval, it is easy to lose sight of some of the costs involved with [...] read more »
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Shopping For A Condo Is Different Than For A House : DollarVersity

Not all homes are created equal. Condos need to be looked at a little differently than single family or town homes. Don't use the same criteria fo[...] read more »
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Should You Rent or Buy a Home? « Quizzle Wire

Just a few years ago, the general consensus was: "Why rent when you can buy?" Today, that mindset has flipped, and people are asking, "Why buy whe[...] read more »
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Turn Your Home Into a Billboard & Pay Off Your Mortgage!

Would YOU paint your house w/ advertisements to get you mortgage paid for FREE?? (I would if the wife & HOA would let me! :)) read more »
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We got milked for $24,000 last year. How about you?

TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS for a roof over our head - and that was only for our mortgage interest & taxes... read more »
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Should People Be Required to Complete a Course Before Being Approved For a Mortgage?

Millions of people were affected by the housing crash. Should they have even been homeowners? Did people learn from their mistakes? read more »
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Owning A Home: Less Attractive Going Forward?

Buy or sell. Rent or own. The housing market is still in flux and the state of the economy isn't helping. What are your views for housing's futu[...] read more »
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Should People Be Required To Complete A Course Before Being Approved For A Mortgage?

In light of the housing crisis, perhaps it is prudent to ensure that all new potential home owners are aware of all the responsibility associated wit[...] read more »
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