Short Sale or Foreclosure: Which is Better for Your Credit Score?
The worst of the housing crisis seems to be behind us. (After all, the number of foreclosures continues to fall.) But it isn’t all good news just yet. The most recent data from CoreLogic, a real-estate...
View Article3 Strategies to Stage Your Home Cheaply
A well-staged home should speak of life in motion, not life in chaos. There are so many costs, decisions, and emotional challenges that accompany selling ones home that adding a home stager into the...
View ArticleHAMP, HARP, and the Mortgage Struggle
Georgia veterinarian Kathy Kinney refinanced the mortgage on her four-bedroom, three story home situated on 25 acres of land at a seven percent interest rate after 2006. But since the rates dropped,...
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5 Alternative Options for the Eco-Conscious Home Buyer
If you’re looking to buy a new house, there are plenty of options out there that you may have never considered. But if you’re an eco-conscious home buyer some of these alternative properties are...
View ArticleIt’s Arbor Day! Do You Know How Much Your Trees Are Worth?
The next time you step outside into the soothing shade of a tree, know that Mother Nature is giving you much more than shade. As a matter of fact, trees are a gift that keeps on giving. “Whereas many...
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Why New York Real Estate Is the New Swiss Bank Account
The ridiculous prices associated with the New York real estate market are legendary. Stories of couples hanging onto cramped one bedroom apartments even as their families expand with one, two or three...
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Data shows startling facts about rising home rent prices in the USA
Did you know that in the past three years, the price of rent has increased 60% while the price of homes have decreased 46%! This amazing data shows that house rent prices are going up in the country at...
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How to Prepare Your Credit For Buying a New Home: 10 Tips
Ready to buy a new home, but not sure if your credit is in good enough shape to qualify you? Preparing your credit to apply for a mortgage and get a loan with a favorable interest rate requires keeping...
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How to Prepare Financially before Buying a New Home – 10 Steps
Buying a new home can be exciting. But preparing to buy a new home is more than just deciding how many bedrooms you want or which neighborhood you like the best.Related article: Should I Buy or Rent a...
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Top 10 Areas Booming in the Real Estate Market Currently
Are you itching to purchase your own home? You could do far worse than any of the 10 booming metro areas listed (in no particular order) below. Whether you aspire to be a movie star, love country...
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