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- Home Financing Tips for Purchasing a Home - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Tranett WalkerHome financing and budgeting is one of the most important aspects of the home buying process. Explore these 8 steps to help you get your finances in order. They will help you set your home buying plan in motion! 1. DEVELOP A FAMILY BUDGET. Instead of trying to budget what you actually spent ...
Views: 696 - How to Choose a Mortgage Lender - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Tranett WalkerChoosing a mortgage lender may seem like a difficult task. Today there are so many lenders competing for your business, but it does not have to be difficult. However, it is a task that you must consider carefully. With the growing number of lenders in the industry you must be careful; there are ...
Views: 966 - VA-Veteran Loan Programs-The Key To Homeownership - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from John MazzaraMany people are kept out of the housing market due to lack of sufficient down payment and/or funds available for closing costs. Yet these potential homeowners can afford to make a rental payment that would be equivalent to a mortgage payment. In fact, the lack of resources keeps veterans ...
Views: 1459 - Easy Home Building Financing Found In Panelized Kit Homes: Understand the Ins & Outs Of Packaged Home Financing - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Mel InglimaDo you have some credit challenges? Have you had a bankruptcy? Are you worried a bank won't finance your home building dream? Then, you might do well to consider a kit home or panelized home. Why? If you find the right company, they often have easier access to financing for the borrower/builder ...
Views: 2866 - Building A Panelized Home Provides A Wide Variety Of Choices - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Mel InglimaThe first impression many people get when they think of a panelized kit home is that they'll have to choose from a very small number of house plans. With most companies this just isn't the case! The variety of choices of floor plans and styles is growing and many companies even allow you to ...
Views: 1395 - Managing Your Home Building Expectations: Musings Of A Homebuilding Coach - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Mel InglimaFor the umpteenth time, the question rolled back and forth through my mind. "Why do some people do well in the home building process while others (most, in fact) struggle mightily?" I was pondering the experience of some clients of mine that are on the emotional roller-coaster ride of their ...
Views: 752 - Home Building Choices 101: Panelized Homes & Kit Homes - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Mel Inglima"Let's see ... I'll take Home-in-Box Plan #73997" Since the early days of Sears near the turn of the LAST century, we've been able to purchase entire home building kits and have them delivered to our building site for construction. Not only has the idea never gone away, the choices are growing. ...
Views: 1380 - The Path To Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Approval - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Jim PerssonSo, you have been a mortgage broker for a while now, and you think you are ready for the next step: approval by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as a Seller and Servicer, so you can service your own loans. In general, to be an approved Seller and Servicer for either FNMA or FHLMC, you are going to ...
Views: 2895 - Finanicing Your Home Building Dream: "Panelized Kit Home Packages" Home in a Package, Money On A Platter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Mel InglimaDo you want to know perhaps the easiest, quickest and most reliable way to financing the building of your dream home? If you want to roll everything together, house plans, building materials, shopping, decisions, and financing, then using a panelized home or kit home package just could be for ...
Views: 1087 - Using Rent To Own As An Option - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Rob EdwardsAs we have hit hard times in the market, the time has come for homeowners that are looking to sell their property to think creatively. If their home is just sitting on the market, they should begin considering Rent to Own. A Rent to Own would immediately free them from their payments by having a ...
Views: 735 - An Ounce Of Foreclosure Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Windsor AugustinWe all know that today’s foreclosure crisis isn’t going to last forever. Markets do come back. Expansion almost always follows recession. However, it will take time…a commodity that the soon to retire baby boomers do not have. The soon to be retirees who are counting on the equity in their ...
Views: 1593 - Home Improvement Centers With Training And Workshops - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from ade perilloThe various Home Improvement Centers show sites for do-it-yourself jobs. They give tips covering all aspects of residential home repair, remodeling, home improvement and renovation projects of the house. The sites generally give you advice and tips on how to maintain your home, so that its value ...
Views: 1362 - Mortgage Refinancing: How Much Money Will Comparison Shopping Save You? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Mira RaduJust how important is comparison-shopping when it comes to mortgage refinancing? This is an interesting question especially when so many of us get away with shoddy or no comparison shopping when making major purchases like autos for instance. And we've done it for a long time and for the most ...
Views: 914 - Financing Your Home Building Dream: Build Your Home With Couch Change! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Mel InglimaHave you considered the pay-as-you-go plan for funding the building of your home? Amazingly, I've periodically run across home-owner builders who have built their own homes as money became available. Pocket change? Nuggets from under the couch cushions? Okay, that doesn't happen and I'm not ...
Views: 3568 - Remortgage Quote: Free Your Equity By Improving Interest Rate - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from george cummingsPeople take out loans for their varied requirements. Some loans are obtained on the terms of the mortgage. And some financial provisions are renegotiated on the original mortgage which usually means that you increase the amount that you are borrowing. This is generally done due to a rise the ...
Views: 890 - Using Home Improvement Catalogs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from ade perilloThere are many ways that you can make your home improvement work go much faster and much more smoothly. The first thing that you might want to think about is using home improvement catalogs to help you out. The home improvement catalogs can give you lots of good suggestions, how you how to do ...
Views: 1223 - Seller Carry-Back Mortgage Basics - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Judson VossDo you know that you can actually purchase mortgages as an investment? If you do know this, then do you also know that you can do it with other people’s money? You can do both, and it isn’t as complicated as you might think it would be. Seller Carry-Back Mortgages The first step in ...
Views: 1034 - Financing Your Home Building Dream: Borrowing Against Assets - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Mel InglimaHome building usually requires financing. And there are many options to consider when you’re planning to finance and build a home. If you have been reading my articles on financing the building or remodeling of your project, you’re aware of many of the options. Using the equity you ...
Views: 1283 - Looking Through A Home Improvement Catalog - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from ade perilloWhether you are a first time homebuyer or a veteran, there is no bigger thrill for some people then browsing through a home improvement catalog. There just seems to be something about a home improvement catalog that makes homeowner’s not want to put it down as they look through it for ...
Views: 1295 - Financing Your Home Building Dream: Want To Build Or Remodel Your Own Home? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Mel InglimaNever loan money to friends and family! Gosh, how many times have we heard that advice? But, what about being the borrower, that can't be too bad, right? Well, to be sure, money exchanged between friends and family is often tricky. Financing the building or remodeling of your home is big time. ...
Views: 1027 - How To Sell Your Home Fast And Efficiently! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Mira RaduWhat better way to sell your house fast than by using the Internet? You can find a company that will allow you to forget everything about financial difficulties, making you an offer and showing you that the selling process doesn’t need to be difficult or alarming. A fast house sale ...
Views: 1452 - Things To Consider For Your Home Improvement Addition - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from ade perilloIf you are getting ready to add a home improvement addition to your house in the form of a room, car port, deck, or some other structure there are many things to keep in mind. It may look easy when others do a home improvement addition but if you do not mind your details then there can be damage ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Some Thoughts About Home Improvement & Maintenance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from ade perilloSome of the things we do in our homes are considered home improvement and other things are considered maintenance but it can be said that, in the end, doing maintenance will usually lead to home improvement. Let me give you an example of the relationship between home improvement & maintenance. I ...
Views: 1053 - Is a Home Equity Loan a Wise Decision? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianWhen the month continues to live on well after the money is spent, a very logical approach is to utilize the equity in your home to alleviate the pressure. But is this a good idea or a bad one? Take a look. Consolidating may free up your dollars, but at what cost? Usually consolidating debt ...
Views: 1586 - Relief For Credit Card Consumers - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Colin McDougallWith a major crisis in the sub-prime mortgage market there are millions of consumers on the verge of losing their homes. But did you know there is another crisis brewing because of credit cards that are at the limit? Yes, there are millions more people that face financial disaster because they ...
Views: 823 - 401k loan - Is It The Right Choice To Pay Off My Second Mortgage? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Samantha TaylorScenario: I am planning to take out $40,000 out of my 401k Plan account to pay down my second mortgage debt. I thought it will be good enough if I pay myself the interest instead of paying it to the bank. I’ve made necessary calculations and I’ve found that I’ll be able to ...
Views: 3749 - Financing Your Home Building Dream Seven Super Sources Of Funds To Build Your Dream Home - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Mel InglimaIt might just be a lot easier than you think to get the money you need to finance your home-building dream. In this article, I identify seven financing strategies, and I know that at least one can work for you. Don't let that dream die! Building your own home is one of the most exciting, and ...
Views: 882 - My Home Building Dream reaching A Clear & Focused Decision To Build - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Mel InglimaCan you guess how far it is between these two points? A: The starry-eyed dream of building your own home. B: The passionate and committed decision to build the home of your dreams! Actually, only you can answer that question accurately … as it relates to you! Personally, I've noticed that ...
Views: 757 - Learning About Construction And Home Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from ade perilloSome projects are bigger than just putting on a new coat of paint and for the really big projects you need to learn a little about construction home improvement. When you are talking about construction home improvement you are talking about either major renovations or major additions that will ...
Views: 1201 - Home Builders' Advantage: 7 Surefire Strategies To Make Homebuilding A Snap! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Mel InglimaWhen I work with people preparing to build a home, I often ask them if they're committed to having a great home building experience. The doubtful stares tell me they have no clue how to ensure that their home building experience is a good one! Horror stories of lost money, poor quality, ...
Views: 845 - Buying A 'Renovators Delight' - (Part Three) - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from ade perilloThose people adding more space are adding value. Furthermore, there is an unusual inconsistency between what is happening in the outer suburbs and what is occurring in the inner suburbs. There is no question renovating can be costly, but there are some criteria buyers should look for before ...
Views: 904 - Is Refinancing 5/1 Year ARM With A 30 Year FRM Worth It? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2007 from Samantha TaylorScenario: I am about to shift to a place 55 miles east of my current home which I intend to sell. I wanted to sell the sell the home before I could get the new home as I have sufficient equity ($30,000) in the old house which I could put into the new home when the former sells. But the market ...
Views: 929 - Let An American Reverse Mortgage Sort Out Your Financial Worries - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2007 from Antonio RedfordFinancial crisis can hit us at any point of time and often it occurs when we are the least prepared for it. Handling a financial crunch can be especially difficult when the individual is a retired, senior citizen. The lack of a regular income coming in at the end of every month can make it very ...
Views: 961 - Reverse Mortgage Rate- Your Sacred Possession Is In Safe Hand - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Antonio RedfordHome is heaven for all. A big house in a plush area with all modern amenities is every person’s dream. When we pass through a bungalow, we wish if we had one. After a long hiatus, a person purchases their dream house. However, when circumstances arise where in they had to give their house ...
Views: 1069 - No faxing Cash Advance Is The Most Expedient Monetary Resource - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Andrew DawsonThere are many circumstances in life when you find yourself crushed down by the pressure of inevitable financial requirements and your salary is many days away. In such situation either you can turn away or can stand strong but since ignoring these problems will never help you out, it is always ...
Views: 761 - Article Title: Sharing Some Hints In Making The Most Use Of Your Mortgage (Housing Loan - Updated) - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Hints in Making the Most Use of your Mortgage (Housing Loan - Updated) Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Financial Success, Personal Finance, Money, Money Management, Financial Independance Web site: http://www.myspace/craiglok Other Articles by Craig ...
Views: 819 - Choosing the Right Mortgage For You (Updated) - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Choosing the Right Mortgage for YOU (Updated) Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Mortgages, Financial Success, Personal Finance, Money, Money Management, Financial Independance Web site: http://www.myspace/craiglok Other Articles: ...
Views: 838 - Money Or Credit - How To Cater To More Of The Buying Marketplace - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Bryan BensonIf you look at the statistics today for the American population, you’ll find out quickly that it can be unrealistically difficult for the average person to obtain a traditional mortgage loan. In order to qualify through most sources, a buyer has to have a high credit rating (which ...
Views: 683 - Strengthen Your Financial Position With Reverse Mortgage - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Antonio RedfordUsually, people believe in enjoying every phase of life to live out a dream thus they love to imagine, create and celebrate. People who follow such modes operandi in their life never like to restrain themselves just because of shortage of money; they believe in living life to the fullest ...
Views: 906 - How Can You Identify A Buyer's Market? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Bryan BensonPart of being successful in real estate involves reading the market and knowing the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market. In order to drive a profit, you have to understand how to play your cards, and to be able to win the hand, you have to identify exactly what ...
Views: 1007 - California Reverse Mortgage: Let Your Property Secure Your Future - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Antonio RedfordDignity and pride cannot be taught to a person, he carries it within himself. A proud man is one who supports himself and his family till the very end without compromising on his values or looking for support from others. A property owned by an individual can provide just the right support to ...
Views: 918 - Live Life Proudly With Annuity Reverse Mortgage - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Antonio RedfordAnnuity reverse mortgage is different from the regular mortgages and is getting popular with various investors. It offers more benefits in comparison to other financial plans. This mortgage lets the senior citizen to borrow money against the equity in home. Therefore, grab it for large benefits. ...
Views: 954 - Plan Your Golden Days With Texas Reverse Mortgage - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Antonio RedfordDue to today’s ever-increasing financial requirements seniors often need more money to enjoy their golden days to the fullest. As no one can predict what problem he or she may face in old age, everyone should also plan for post retirement emergency requirements. Just having a life ...
Views: 964 - How Mortgage Brokers & Loan Officers Can Survive This Mortgage Market! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from Scott TuckerMost mortgage brokers and loan officers in the mortgage business right now are panicking. They are worried about where their next check is going to come from, now that the purchase market & sub-prime re-finance markets have collapsed relative to their recent highs. When faced with adversity, ...
Views: 1983 - The Myth Of Bankruptcy And Foreclosure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from David DinkelThe myth of bankruptcy and foreclosure is simply that bankruptcy stops foreclosure. Closer examination reveals that this may not be entirely true. Bankruptcy is a serious action to take to stall a foreclosure that will have long lasting ramifications. Specifically Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows ...
Views: 954 - Comparing VA Home Loan Programs And FHA Home Loan Programs - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Access NationalVA home loan programs and FHA home loan programs have much in common. Both try to make affordable home ownership available to people, but there is a big difference to be found between the two. VA home loan programs are available specifically for those who served in the armed forces. By looking ...
Views: 1219 - Home Loan Industry's Recent Problems - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Corey BrayYou may have heard the recent trouble you friends or family has had trying to get a home loan. I am sure you have heard all about the home loan industry's problem this past year. Even if you were not in the home loan market yourself this year, chances are it will affect you one way or another. ...
Views: 813 - Stop Foreclosure Now! And How To Avoid The Foreclosure Process - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from The underground real estate guruThe number one reason homeowners facing foreclosure lose their home is because they fail to communicate with the lender. Most people in financial trouble do the same thing; stop answering the phone, stop opening the mail while trying to stick their heads in the sand. THIS IS NOT GOOD! This does ...
Views: 903 - Secure power through Reverse Mortgages - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Antonio RedfordSometimes, life plays a crucial role and hits a person on a wrong side. Especially, if a person is a senior citizen and is continuously struggling to meet the every day expenses by sacrificing little wish. However, not any more, as if the elderly person owns a house then he or she can definitely ...
Views: 947 - Choosing the Right Mortgage for You (Updated) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Choosing the Right Mortgage for YOU (Updated) Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Financial Success, Personal Finance, Money, Money Management, Financial Independance Web site: http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles: ...
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