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7 Golden Rules For A Successful Bid On A House

How can a home buyer compete and win this bidding war? By understanding how offers are viewed by the seller and being prepared to meet those requirem[...] read more »
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Real Estate Investment Opportunity Improves with Fannie Mae new real estate investment guidelines

Up until recently, financing has been a major obstacle for investors to buy real estate. Now that Fannie Mae has relaxed their real estate investment[...] read more »
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World Bank Bonds Show What Happens When Governments Rush Rescue

Federal guarantees by 13 countries on more than $400 billion of financial company bonds are punishing the AAA-rated World Bank Group with record borr[...] read more »
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Cutting Mortgage Closing Costs by Getting Rid of Junk Fees

If you want to save as much money as possible, you will want to carefully evaluate each fee and find out which ones can be waived or eliminated. read more »
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FHA or Conventional - You Decide

comparison of few points between the FHA and conventional loans. read more »
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How Much More Will House Prices Fall?

As the economic environment continues to deteriorate house prices in the US are expected to continue heading downwards. Within this context, a key qu[...] read more »
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The Bogus Bank Recovery

At its core, the financial crisis is about uncertainty; who's holding what, how much it's worth, when it will blow up. read more »
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Maybe You Shouldn't Take Advantage of the Down Market

Yes, that’s right, maybe you shouldn’t take advantage of the low prices and interest rates currently bringing the price of real estate to an all-time[...] read more »
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5 Great Tips for Home Sellers to Close the Deal

In a tough real estate market, where competition for buyers is high, sometimes the seller has to "sweeten the pot" to get the deal done. Here are f[...] read more »
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5 Steps for Home Insurance Claim Preparation

Filing a home insurance claim is a very important task for every homeowner. Before you file your claim, make sure that you know all the information y[...] read more »
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Property Values to Get Double Boost when the Real Estate Market Recovers

Property values are likely to get a double boost when real estate markets around the globe start to recover. This will happen because two key factors[...] read more »
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Street Gang Mortgage Fraud Uncovered by FBI

Over $9 million was deposited into an account controlled by Bell. This complex scheme resulted in charges to 24 co-conspirators for bank and wire fra[...] read more »
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Deadly Rental Lease Mistakes that Every Landlord Must Avoid

If you want your rental lease to be profitable and trouble-free, then it's crucial to know what are the deadly pitfalls to avoid. read more »
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California Home Sales Up by 52% Due to Foreclosures Pulling down Prices

Homes and condos from foreclosure listings pushed down median home prices in Southern California, increasing sales of new and pre-owned homes and con[...] read more »
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House Inspection Prevents Future Expenses

Home buyers can prevent large expenses and much stress in the future by hiring a professional to do a house inspection on the property they are plann[...] read more »
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