Mortgage Money Saving Tips

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Mortgage Money Saving Tip

It’s almost everyone's American dream to own your own home and dreamers will go to any lengths to accomplish this even if it means borrowing thousands of dollars to be paid back over a 30 year period. It’s quite an obligation to make 360 payments month after month with the bulk of the money going toward interest, at least in the beginning. Just paying interest on an average home over a 30 year period can account for twice the cost of the some homes. Unfortunately Interest is working … [Read more...]

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Home Ownership – List of Hidden Costs when Buying a House

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Embarking into the wondrous world of home ownership is thrilling and fills you with an invigorated thoughts for your future. Even so, it might likewise bring you some unwanted surprises if you're not well-prepared. Just knowing what to anticipate in the way of fees, future taxes, and costs will enable you to jump through this hurdle with simplicity. I am sure this list is very good guide, but I will not guarantee this is all inclusive, always pay attention to the fine line on all the … [Read more...]

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What to do with a Problem Loan

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The reports paint a dark picture. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association more than 2.1 million Americans missed at least one payment on their home loan at the end of last year, taking the rate of new foreclosures to a record high. It’s even worse for borrowers with scuffed credit and adjustable-rate mortgages. More than 14 percent of them were behind on their payments. But the worst is yet to come according to the MBA. The association predicts that least $300 billion in subprime … [Read more...]

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How to Sell Your House in a Tough Market

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They aren’t hard to miss – the “for sale” signs with a much smaller “price reduced” hanging below. All around, the message is the same. The market is flushed with inventory, and it’s going to take some work to sell your house and at a fair price. The advice most experts have in what is essentially a buyer’s market is – dump your real estate agent. You save yourself the 5% or 6% commission you'd commonly have to pay. The price is right The next advice is to set a … [Read more...]

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Should You Rent or Own? Time to question your assumptions

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For nearly two months, Alex went back and forth. Should he just rent another two bed-room apartment or should he buy? Whenever he added up the numbers, buying would be “pushing it.” After paying a mortgage and other bills, he would have nothing left over to save, but wasn’t a house an investment in itself. Besides, he was tired of landlords. He wanted a place “to put down roots.” Elena had the same decision to make. They were converting her apartments into condos and offering her a … [Read more...]

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Refinancing Your House in Today’s Market

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The days of 100 percent financing with no down payment are gone thanks to a record number of foreclosures and collapse of the sub-prime mortgage industry. Now if you are looking to refinance your house you will find the standards a lot tougher unless you have a FICO score roughly above 620 and a stable income. Most experts say that with a strong record of paying bills on time, a documented, steady income, you should be able to borrow easily and at a low rate. However if you find that you … [Read more...]

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Do You Have Enough Homeowners Insurance

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Few can forget the devastation when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, nor it’s aftermath as people struggled to rebuild their lives. And while rebuilding is never easy, for some homeowners the process went smoothly because they had the right amount of insurance to cover their lost. But for others it was just a prolong continuation of their nightmare because of either a lack of or inadequate insurance. This seems to be a common problem throughout the nation. A 2005 survey by Marshall … [Read more...]

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Increase Your Home’s Value

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Here are five improvements that can add value to your home. Be cautious if your improvements are not in sync with the neighborhood.  Just cleaning up and uncluttering make a big difference. 1.  Update your home - Renovate.  You probably haven’t thought about your countertops or cabinetry in several years.  Cabinet re-facing offers a way for home owners to redecorate their kitchen for less money.  The new look changes the entire dynamic of the kitchen.  Hardwood floors are more … [Read more...]

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