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Step 3: Get Loan Pre-Approval Series: 10 Steps to Home Ownership Few people can buy a home for cash. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nearly nine out of 10 buyers finance their purchase, which means that virtually all buyers -- especially first-time purchasers -- required ...
01/20/2012
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More than 2 million people in the United States have earned real estate licenses. However, real estate is a tough business with a steep dropout rate, and the result is that only a small percentage of those with licenses actively help buyers and sellers. The National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
01/16/2012
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10 Steps to Homeownership Step 1: Are You Ready?                     Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. Another one of the keys to making the home-buying process easier and more understandable is planning. In doing so, you'll be able to anticipate reque...
01/12/2012
I am sure with the New Year you made some goals. Have you looked back at the list and made sure you are actually working on accomplishing them? Have you looked at it and asked yourself about any of them?  Almost two weeks into the New Year it is HIGHLY important to keep up and make sure your goal...
01/11/2012
There are so many times in which a DIY'er will run into this problem: A stripped screw! This can be the bane of your existance, a royal pain the tuckus, a stress factor, you get the point.  There are many ways to handle stripped screws, but I like these best: 1. Get a hacksaw (99 cents) and cut i...
01/10/2012
...is the kitchen. It can cause fires, electrical issues, plumbing issues, mold issues, etc. ALL IN ONE AREA. The kitchen is the hub of activity in most homes. It's where visitors gather for coffee, a likely site for junk drawers, and, of course, where food is prepared and often served. It houses...
01/09/2012
It's January! Time to start thinking about what you want to do to your house this year! Being that it is still the snow season here, I have compiled a list of things you can do to prep for remodel season and decide what you want/need to do! Organize your home improvement files. Review warranties ...
01/06/2012
Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home. When negotiating a house sale, for every concession you make, ask for something in return. Image: Westend61/Getty Images   Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The...
01/05/2012
If you’re renting and you wonder why the landlord charges a high security deposit, it could be because they’ve been burned by inconsiderate tenants who trashed rental units, moved out in the middle of the night or perhaps left an awful mess in what is considered an important investment by the own...
01/04/2012
Clean out your closet Have a few dresses that you haven’t worn for a while? Some jeans that are two sizes too small? Time to purge! If your “stuff” is in good or better condition, charities will be happy to take it, and you get a tax break. All you need to do is determine the item(s) “fair market...
12/31/2011
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