real estate advice: http://www.mortgagechiliblog.com/3-ways-that-you-can-leverage-mortgage-financing-to-build-a-real-estate-investment-portfolio/ - 11/18/16 12:06 PM
Real estate may be one of the most important things that you will ever invest in, but it can also be a useful means of increasing your financial well-being. If you’re getting into the real estate game and are wondering how you can make use of investing in homes to improve your net worth, here are three ways you can successfully work towards a real estate investment portfolio that will make you proud. continue here: 3 Ways That You Can Leverage Mortgage Financing to Build a Real Estate Investment Portfolio
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real estate advice: Mythbusting: Understanding Mortgage Myths and Why They Shouldn’t Hold You Back - 11/12/16 12:32 PM
With the fluctuations in real estate and the increasing cost of home ownership, many people are entering the market with more trepidation these days. Fortunately, there are a number of myths associated with buying a home that may not adversely affect potential homebuyers. If you’re interested in purchasing a home but are unsure about whether it will get approved, here are a few things you may want to dispel.
No Approval With Less Than 20 Percent
While putting 20 percent down can help you avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance, this down payment percentage is still just a suggestion when it comes … (2 comments)

real estate advice: Don’t Trash This: 7 Common Home Items That You Can Repurpose and Give New Life - 10/23/16 08:01 PM
There are untold benefits to reusing old household items instead of tossing them. Not only are you reducing your ecological footprint, but you can also save lots of money by recycling what you’ve already bought. Read on for some common items that are easily repurposed. Continue Here: Don’t Trash This: 7 Common Home Items That You Can Repurpose and Give New Life
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real estate advice: Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price - 10/20/16 09:03 PM
It can be a bit of a surprise if your home turns out to be valued at less than the purchase price offered, but this is the type of thing that can occur in an appraisal situation. While this can change everything from your contract to the amount of your down payment if your home has been appraised at less than you envisioned, here are some options you may want to consider. Continue Here: Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price
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real estate advice: Buy Your Home Today: Understanding Why It’s a Bad Idea to Try and Time the Mortgage Market - 10/18/16 08:15 PM
It’s often the case that people will opt to postpone home ownership until the best rates are available or it’s a more stable investment, but in an ever-shifting market it may not be the best decision to put such a sizeable investment off. If you’re wondering whether or not you should put off investing in a home, here are some reasons you may want to start putting your time into searching for a home. Continue Here: Buy Your Home Today: Understanding Why It’s a Bad Idea to Try and Time the Mortgage Market
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real estate advice: Deck the Halls: 4 Staging Tips to Follow When Selling Your Home This Holiday Season - 10/17/16 10:23 PM
With the busyness of the holiday season, selling your home during the winter months can often be more difficult than it is in other seasons. If you’re intent on selling before the year is out and you’re looking for some staging pointers, here are a few ways to convince potential buyers that your home will be the perfect place to spend Christmas! Continue Here: Deck the Halls: 4 Staging Tips to Follow When Selling Your Home This Holiday Season
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real estate advice: Buying a Home This Autumn? 4 Unconventional Ways to Save up for Your Down Payment - 10/13/16 11:39 PM
Autumn is a popular time for new home buyers to start looking for their first house or condo. But with that down payment looming, everybody could use a bit of help saving up to make that bulk payment a little less intimidating. Continue Here: Buying a Home This Autumn? 4 Unconventional Ways to Save up for Your Down Payment
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real estate advice: Dealing with Mice: Peppermint Oil, Dryer Sheets and Other Crazy Tricks to Try - 10/12/16 11:55 PM
There are things that everyone shares: the need for food, the search for love, and the intrusion of mice into our homes. But don’t despair! There are several ways to deter and remove mice. Read on to learn about a few of the more well known, if a little out-there, methods. Continue Here: Dealing with Mice: Peppermint Oil, Dryer Sheets and Other Crazy Tricks to Try
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real estate advice: The 5 Secrets to Hosting an Open House That Leads to Multiple Offers - 10/11/16 11:44 PM
Open houses are a debatable topic with real estate agents. Some say they aren’t necessary in the age of the internet when options can be narrowed online. Others argue that closing yourself off will limit the number of possible buyers. Continue Here: The 5 Secrets to Hosting an Open House That Leads to Multiple Offers
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real estate advice: Buying a Solar-Powered Home? Watch Out for These Symptoms of Future Problems - 10/11/16 12:13 AM
Solar-powered homes are becoming more commonplace, and are an excellent step in the right ecological direction. That said, there are some aspects to consider if you’re thinking about investing in solar energy. Read on for some salient points about living by the sun. Continue Here: Buying a Solar-Powered Home? Watch Out for These Symptoms of Future Problems
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real estate advice: Bedroom Upgrades: How to Decide Between Hardwood and Carpet for Your Bedrooms - 10/03/16 11:42 PM
The floor of your bedroom is important it’s the first thing you touch in the morning, and the last before you go to sleep. Not to mention all the other life moments that go on in there. So take time to consider what you want your bedroom floor to be made of and read on for pros and cons of carpeting and hardwood floors. Continue Here: Bedroom Upgrades: How to Decide Between Hardwood and Carpet for Your Bedrooms
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real estate advice: 3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Adviace for First-time Home Buyers - 10/02/16 11:03 PM
When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who’s looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path. Continue Here: 3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Adviace for First-time Home Buyers
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real estate advice: Home Showing Tips: How to Stress the Positives Without Sounding like a Used Car Salesperson - 09/30/16 01:24 AM
Selling a home is a difficult enough task as it is, but the longer a home stays on the market the easier it is to fall into the trap of sounding like a used car salesperson and accidentally pushing people away. Continue Here: Home Showing Tips: How to Stress the Positives Without Sounding like a Used Car Salesperson
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real estate advice: Understanding ‘Disposable Income’ and How This Will Impact Your Mortgage Approval - 09/27/16 12:43 AM
There are few things more exciting than finding your ideal home, but with the rising cost of housing, a person’s dream home can often come with a very high purchase price. If you’re wondering how much home you can truly afford and how your cost of living will fare for your mortgage approval, here are some of the details on what you can expect when it comes to finding a home at an affordable price. Continue Here: Understanding ‘Disposable Income’ and How This Will Impact Your Mortgage Approval
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real estate advice: Understanding Home Seller Disclosures and What Information You Need to Share When You Sell - 09/25/16 11:54 PM
When people buy a new home they have a right to be informed of the problems that they may face on the property and any issues that the home previously experienced. Continue Here: Understanding Home Seller Disclosures and What Information You Need to Share When You Sell
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real estate advice: Did You Know: Here’s Why Buying a New Home Grows Your Wealth Faster Than Renting - 09/21/16 11:29 PM
There can be many downsides to both renting and buying, depending on what side of the coin you are on, but if you’re leaning towards purchasing a home it can have added benefits for your bank account that renting does not. While renting can certainly alleviate many of the costs that go along with property ownership, here’s why purchasing a home can have positive monetary affects in the long run. Continue Here: Did You Know: Here’s Why Buying a New Home Grows Your Wealth Faster Than Renting
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real estate advice: Staging Tips: How to Make a Small Backyard a Great Selling Feature - 09/21/16 11:20 PM
Small backyards are not the detriment that sellers seem to worry about. By putting in some work, any homeowner should be able to turn the smallest backyard into a selling feature by highlighting its assets. Continue Here: Staging Tips: How to Make a Small Backyard a Great Selling Feature
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real estate advice: Mythbusting: is Winter a Bad Time to Buy a Home? No – and Here’s Why - 09/20/16 12:16 AM
The cooler months of winter often seem like the best time to hibernate into your house and wait for spring to appear, but it can actually be a prime opportunity to start looking for a new home. If you’re not interested in waiting until next season, here are a few reasons you may want to get started on your home search a little earlier than expected. Continue Here: Mythbusting: is Winter a Bad Time to Buy a Home? No – and Here’s Why
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real estate advice: Struggling to Get Approved Because of Your Income? 5 Reasons to Consider a FHA Loan - 09/18/16 10:58 PM
Buying a home isn’t cheap. But if you’re determined to become a homeowner, the FHA home loan program can help. This loan program, ideal for first-time buyers with low incomes, can help you to build your credit and make home ownership a reality. Continue Here: Struggling to Get Approved Because of Your Income? 5 Reasons to Consider a FHA Loan
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real estate advice: Moving with Children? Here’s How to Quickly Assess Whether a Community Is Family Friendly - 09/17/16 01:40 AM
If you’re looking for a home that’s in a family-friendly neighborhood, there are a few key things you can look for to make sure your new house is a good fit for both you and your children. Continue Here: Moving with Children? Here’s How to Quickly Assess Whether a Community Is Family Friendly
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