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Raynor James
Member since 09th August 2005
Occupation: Real Estate
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02nd December 2006
For people looking to buy or sell houses, it can be difficult to ignore the prospect of hiring a real estate agent. That being said, what do you really get with an agent?
What Real Estate Agents Don’t Want You To Know
If you go to a doctor, you in...
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02nd December 2006
When selling a property on your own, you have an inherent advantage over everyone including real estate agents. You know what is special about it.
Adding That Special Touch When Selling Your Own House
The key to getting your property sold is to mak...
Views: 15
02nd December 2006
Over and over, you hear or read that buying a house is a great long term investment. This is absolutely true, but more importantly it is an investment in yourself.
Buying a House is a Great Investment in Yourself
When it comes to personal finances,...
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02nd December 2006
It goes without saying that preparation is the key to getting things done. With your home, you have to give it the once over to impress potential buyers.
Preparing Your House Before Putting It On The Market
Before you go out on a date, what do you ...
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02nd December 2006
If you are looking to buy your first home or move up in the market, financing is going to be an issue you have to address. Following are some plain English explanations of terms used in the industry.
When seeking out financing for your new purchase, h...
Views: 33
02nd December 2006
Unless you work in the mortgage industry, the terminology can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. In this article, we shed a bit of life on a few terms.
Whether you are seasoned borrower or a first timer, there is one inherent problem with the ...
Views: 32
02nd December 2006
Unless you are one of the fortunate few, you are going to need financing to buy a home. One of the things that is looked at closely by lenders is your employment.
How Your Job Impacts Your Ability To Get a Mortgage
When you are ready to buy your fir...
Views: 32
02nd December 2006
If you are looking to purchase or refinance a house, you are going to quickly be overwhelmed by the language of mortgage. Here is insight to what the terms mean.
Apply for a loan for a house and you will be entering a whole new world. The terminology u...
Views: 35
02nd December 2006
As the housing market loses value and interest rates go up, many people are getting a nasty surprise. Simply put, they are having trouble meeting their mortgage payments.
In the recent smoking hot real estate market, the conditions were perfect for bu...
Views: 33
17th November 2006
As the real estate market cools off, selling your home requires that you return to the basic fundamentals. Here are some tips for preparing your home to sell as applied to painting.
Tips on Preparing Your Home for Sale - Painting
We have just come o...
Views: 31
17th November 2006
If you are selling your home for sale by owner, the contractual issues that arise with offers and counter offers may confuse you. Here is a basic guide to contracts.
The Basics of Contracts for FSBO Sellers
A contract is an agreement between two or...
Views: 37
17th November 2006
As the real estate market cools off across the nation, many people are getting nervous about reductions in the value of their property. There is little reason for such stress.
Staying Calm When Home Values Drop
The real estate market can be looked a...
Views: 32
17th November 2006
Shopping and buying a property is an exciting experience, particularly if it is your first one. Shopping and applying for a home loan is exactly the opposite and it does not really matter how many times you do it.
Regardless of your experience level, ...
Views: 28
17th November 2006
Buying a property is a tremendous wealth building strategy for most Americans. If you are not careful, however, the strategy can go bad because of negative amortization issues.
Understanding Negative Amortization and Your Mortgage
The United States ...
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16th November 2006
Purchase real estate, make improvements to it and then sell for a tidy profit. That is how we are all told we can make a bundle in real estate, but it can lead to problems.
Avoiding the Over Improved Home
There are two basic rules in real estate. T...
Views: 31
