personal budget: Buyer's Up Yours (BUY) - 03/22/08 01:50 AM
I get frustrated watching World Poker Tour when the players don't show their cards to the little camera for the television audience to see.
Many buyer's are approaching the home buying arena keeping their cards hidden from the agent who is representing them. I've heard and read plenty of frustrating moments of trying to read a buyers mind. Meanwhile what could have been a Full House is now washed away like a Royal Flush.
What bugs me is the fact that there is no reason for hidden agenda's between the buyer and their agent. Buyer's should form a team partnership with their agent. … (8 comments)

personal budget: House Hunting - 10/14/07 03:16 AM
Buying a home can be a frustrating venture. But it doesn't have to be!
To streamline your house hunting trip to locate the trophy home you must prepare for your hunt. 
The weapons you will want for your excursion to be a success:
 
Create a budget of your current house hold expenses and income. Get pre-qualified of a mortgage. Create a Wish List of your families needs. Research the area's you plan on hunting. Make a radius map with your targeted area, and how far from the bulls eye you are willing to hunt. Hire a Licensed Professional "Realtor" or Builder guide. Do your research on … (4 comments)