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Tips for Selecting the Terms of Your Mortgage When Refinancing

7 March 2017

If you need to cut back on how much you are paying for your home's mortgage each month, refinancing can be a great way to do it. When interest rates fall, you can get a new loan to use the lower interest rate instead of your current one. The big decision you'll need to make when refinancing is the length of your mortgage. With terms ranging from 10 to 30 years, you must consider the following things when making a decision.

Real Estate Investors – How To Become A Condo Owner And Pay The Mortgage

3 March 2017

Financial freedom is something most people want to accomplish. Many people have obtained this dream through real estate investing. If you want to become a condo owner, then you must first purchase one. However, it can be hard to come up with the money to buy your first real estate property. Read on to find out how to become a condo owner and pay the mortgage. Get Approved For An Investment Property Loan

5 Great Reasons To Retire In Ecuador

19 January 2017

If you're reaching retirement age and looking for ideas on where to purchase property for your golden years, you might be surprised at what you'll find if you think outside the usual box. Instead of looking at the usual spots in Florida or Arizona, you might want to look at Ecuador instead. Following are five reasons why Ecuador might be just the ideal retirement spot for you. Ecuador Offers Excellent Senior Discounts 

Putting Your Home Up For Sale: 3 Factors To Look At On A Market Snapshot Sent By Your Realtor

10 November 2016

If you've been on the fence as to whether you'd like to sell your house or not, it'll be much easier to make an informed decision after consulting with a realtor in your area. An experienced and competent realtor can provide you with a market snapshot report that will allow you to gauge how much your house is worth and how the real estate market is doing in your area. Here are 3 particularly important factors that you should scrutinize within the market snapshot that you are provided.

Three Things That Can Hurt Your Chances Of Getting Financing For A Condo

2 August 2016

If you're fond of apartment living but want to own your home, a condo offers the best of both worlds. While buying a condo is similar to purchasing a home in many ways, the process differs in one major way. Your approval for a home loan depends on much more than just your income, down payment and credit record; it also depends on the characteristics of the condo building itself. Here are three things that can affect whether or not a bank will finance your condo purchase.

7 Tips For Getting Top Dollar For Your Home

23 February 2016

It's no surprise that you want to get as much for your home as you can when it comes time to put it up for sale. However, it's not out of the ordinary for homeowners to lose out on thousands of dollars simply because of a few things they overlooked during the sale. Here are a few tips that can help you get top dollar for your home. Don't Get Too Personal

2 Tips For Buying A Home With Rental Income Potential

10 August 2015

When you buy a home, you can to turn it into an investment property and rent out the home in the future. As you look at homes for sale, there are some factors you should keep in mind when choosing a home to buy that you can turn into a rental investment. Here are two tips to use to help guide you in making a smart investment and home buying decision.

Can You Lease Your Home For A Sporting Event?

18 June 2015

If you live in a destination city for a major sporting event, you may be wondering how the influx of tourists will affect your daily life. You may also be wondering whether there's any way you can profit from this event while avoiding the crowds yourself. If you'd rather not stick around for the hubbub and are willing to open your home to excited sports fans, you may want to consider putting your house into rental service for the duration of the event.