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Advantages of Owning a Home While some people choose the flexibility of renting and being somewhat free of maintenance while having the ability to move often, many choose ownership for other reasons. It would be nice to say that the main reason for owning a home is the pride of home ownership,...
07/26/2011
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What is an Installment Sale Purchase?An installment sale, otherwise known as a "contract-for-deed", is a creative financing technique utilized in the purchase and sale of real estate. Because it involves "seller-financing", it effectively eliminates the need for the buyer to apply with a bank or...
07/26/2011
Really guys, I've been wearing long pants for quite some time now...I can take it! And, believe it or not, most of my buyers can, too! So if you can't see your way clear to qualifying them for a mortgage loan, just say so! But, on the outside chance that you do actually issue a pre-approval, plea...
07/25/2011
Couldn't agree more! Here's an excellent summation of why the housing market, particularly the affordable housing market is in the sorrowful state it's in...I'm talking the housing market, in general and South Jersey real estate, in particular! Imagine, Chris Dodd and Barney Frank, above and beyo...
07/23/2011
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This is excellent information and advice. It offers fresh incite into how Google approaches the indexing of content, and how such a simple and seemingly inconsequential mistake can have really devastating SEO consequences!In our efforts to keep ActiveRain highly SEO friendly and to get our member...
07/23/2011
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By Owner or Use an Agent Some people are very successful at selling their home “by owner”. They have knowledge of key marketing strategies, how to best show their home, and they possess a good understanding of contracts. They are versed in negotiation tactics, but most of all, they are aware o...
07/22/2011
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What to Know About Credit There is nothing more important than your credit when it comes to buying a home. The first thing a lender will do is review your credit report. This is a history of money you have borrowed in the past and how you have repaid those debts. It contains a list of debts su...
07/22/2011
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Figuring What You Can Afford In addition to your monthly mortgage payments, there are many things to factor in when determining how much you can afford, or even if you can afford to buy a home at all. There is a down payment for the loan, closing costs, moving expenses, plus purchases and main...
07/22/2011
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Determining the Right Home for You There are a number of things to consider when choosing the right home and everyone’s priority is different. Where should it be located; neighborhood preference; single or multi-level, number of bedrooms and baths; square footage; yard size; features; quality ...
07/22/2011
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Advantages of Owning a Home While some people choose the flexibility of renting and being somewhat free of maintenance while having the ability to move often, many choose ownership for other reasons. It would be nice to say that the main reason for owning a home is the pride of home ownership,...
07/22/2011