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Selecting the Best Neighborhood

June 11th, 2008 12:31 pm
You may get lucky and find the neighborhood of your dreams right away. You’re far more likely, though, to end up evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of several neighborhoods while trying to decide which one is best. Here are 3 tips …

Pitfalls to Avoid When Refinancing Your Home

May 28th, 2008 11:57 am
When it comes to your home, carry a big mortgage. Don’t keep the cash in your walls. Use that empty equity for other investments. If you do refi and take the cash tax-free, be careful the IRS doesn’t come knocking. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.

How to hire your agents

May 21st, 2008 4:34 pm
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. While you'll also work with escrow and inspectors, here's how you start by choosing a real estate agent and a loan officer.

PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)

May 9th, 2008 9:06 am
If you put less than 20% down on a home, many mortgage lenders require that you take out private mortgage insurance. The insurance can cost you several hundred dollars. It's there to protect the lender should you default.

Overlook the Decorating!

May 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm
For first-time buyers, home shopping can be an exciting, but nerve-wracking experience. What happens when you think you’ve found the right home, but walk inside and see bad decorating?
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