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New DRE License Renewal Guidelines, As Of April 1st, 2011 Attention Real Estate Agents & DRE Licensed Mortgage Loan Originators: According to the Continuing Education company, First Tuesday, the Department of Real Estate will be changing the license renewal guidelines as of April 1st, 2011, for a...

What is a Strategic Default? A strategic default is when a homeowner chooses to not make their mortgage payment, even though they can afford to do so, causing the home to go into default, and possibly leading to foreclosure.Why, you ask?Well, there are several reasons why a strategic default is c...

They're Mad As Hell & They're Not Going To Take It Anymore! OK, I don't actually know that this is THE reason that homeowners are choosing a strategic default on their mortgage, but I believe that it ranks pretty high up there, and here's why:A great deal of people in the United States are strugg...

10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes By: G. M. Filisko Published: January 25, 2011 Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary—know the score on each home tax deduction and credit.   Sin #1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property ...

Motivational Monday Why? Because we can all use some motivation to get us through the week. My hope is that you will be inspired and that this provides the impetus for achieving more than you ever thought possible: "What you get by reaching your destination is not nearly as important as what you ...