realtors: Stop Paying Rent And Own Your Own home... why? look here - 12/14/10 09:25 AM
Stop Paying Rent and
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People who rent a home or an apartment often feel trapped. They feel they can never save enough money to come up with a decent down payment on the home of their dreams. It's hard enough when you can't even paint a room or hang a picture without worrying about what the landlord will say. It's even worse when you think of all the money that you are wasting on rent, thousands of dollars that disappear every year without anything to show for it.
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realtors: 9 Reason Why you Need a Real Estate Professional - 12/08/09 08:30 AM
1. You'll have an expert to guide you through the process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.2. Get objective information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They'll also be able to provide objective information about each property. A professional will be able to help you answer these two important questions: Will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? … (1 comments)