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Many people relocate closer to where they work. It’s a good thing to do because over the years it can save you thousands of dollars on your travel expenses. But when you retire, you have a whole different life to think about. With no more regular traveling to do, you could benefit from thinking about …
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With housing prices still down in some places, is it time to invest in real estate? Property is highly regarded as a good investment over time. It’s one of those things with a great track record for price and value appreciation throughout history. Sure, there are times when the economy is not doing so well …
Don’t look now, but it looks like the state government officials in four states are actually taking federal funds and providing a lifeline to homeowners who are suffering from joblessness and house value declines. Can You Get Government Mortgage Assistance From Your State? So far, Florida, California, Michigan, and Arizona, out of the 10 states …
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Want to start saving more money? Try DIY home improvement jobs! How many times have you glanced around your home and thought, “That room really needs painting,” or “I should really get around to redoing the bathroom”. If you’re like the rest of us, you will no doubt have had a few instances when this …
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If you’ve got an upside down mortgage or if you’re behind on your mortgage payments, perhaps it’s time to consider a mortgage loan modification! Since last November, we’ve been on a quest to modify our mortgage loan. Health problems, rising costs and lowered income were factors we realized might impede our ability to meet our …
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I have a dear friend who is “big” on real estate. He owns several houses here in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been a long term landlord. In fact, he is currently eyeing some new homes for sale in top neighborhoods which are now selling for a song. Being that he’s a real …
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The real estate bust has been pretty bad news for many of us homeowners, but it’s proven to be a fortuitous turn of events for wannabe homeowners. Not only are they eligible for the first time home buyer credit, they are also privy to great home bargains dotting the nation these days. The following is …
Got An Upside Down Mortgage? It’s hard to believe that it was a mere couple of years ago when homes were selling like hotcakes with multiple bids. Back then, I was wondering when we’d be facing the end of the real estate bubble. Well, many of us are now living the American Nightmare: thanks to …
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