Home Buyers: How Much Money Could I Borrow to Buy a House?
After months and possibly years of saving money you finally feel you have saved a sufficient amount for a down payment. The question now becomes how …
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Should I Refinance or Get A Home Equity Loan?
People wanting to extract equity from their homes to pay for repairs or consolidate bills often ask themselves “should I refinance or get a home …
Continue ReadingHome Sales: Can I Sell My Home For More Than the Appraisal?
Home values have plummeted and more homeowners are finding themselves underwater on their mortgage. Many are wonder if they can sell their home for …
Continue ReadingLearning How to Buy a House at an Auction
There are two ways to purchase a home at an auction. Foreclosure auctions and by owner auctions work slightly differently. Both methods will require …
Continue ReadingCan I Buy Another House and Let My Current House Foreclose? How Will it Affect my Credit?
Some homeowners have considered purchasing a new home and allowing their current home to be foreclosed on. This practice has been labeled “Buy …
Continue ReadingHow To Use Home Equity Loans For Investment Properties
Financial institutions in the U.S. write home equity loans for investment properties but many people use home equity loans on their primary residences …
Continue ReadingIs Selling a House Below Mortgage Value Ever a Good Idea?
When you sell your house, you have to pay off the mortgage. However, is selling a house below mortgage value ever a good idea? Here we examine the …
Continue ReadingFICO Score to Buy a House and Get a Prime Loan
What should be the minimum FICO score to buy a house without being forced to get a sub-prime loan? Experts differ on what constitutes a good credit …
Continue ReadingDo You Always Have to Pay Capital Gains Taxes After Selling Your Home?
Many homeowners are faced with capital gains tax after selling a home simply because they tried to handle their taxes themselves. Understanding …
Continue ReadingCan I Use My 401(k) to Buy a House?
While many homeowners think they can borrow money from their retirement accounts for the purposes of buying a home, they may discover that this is one …
Continue ReadingTips on How to Buy a House Without an Agent
If you want to save money on your real estate transaction, you should consider the advantage of how to buy a house without an agent. You will need to …
Continue ReadingBest Resort Investments
Have you ever thought of retiring in your favorite vacation spot and running your own resort? This dream isn’t impossible. The trick is …
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