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The Top Tags are organized alphabetically below with the more popular tags appearing in larger text.

So you have a contract on buying a house...what now?

June 25th, 2008 6:27 am
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
So you have a contract on a house! What now? What are steps that are involved after I've got a negotiated and agreed-upon contract on a house? What do I need to do next?

How much of a down payment do I need to buy a house?

June 20th, 2008 4:47 pm
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How much money is needed for a down payment on my new home? The amount needed depends on the programs the buyer qualifies for, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio.

Homebuying checklist

June 12th, 2008 6:12 pm
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
As a first time home-buyer, trying to understand the entire process can be overwhelming.

Termites

June 7th, 2008 6:09 pm
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Termites are a danger to a house and to a real estate deal! Here are signs to watch for.

What is a Comparative Market Analysis?

May 14th, 2008 12:43 pm
A comparative market analysis is a snapshot of the current real estate market and helps to determine a list price for a property, or if a property that is a consideration to buy is considered "worth" the asking price.

Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report?

May 6th, 2008 10:28 am
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report? Deciding between going into foreclosure or doing a short sale is like deciding whether to get hit by a train or a bus.

Why lenders are leary of Short Sales

April 21st, 2008 2:46 pm
Why are lenders leary of short sales? At this time 18 percent of home transactions are short sale transactions. Lenders lose only 19 percent of their investment versus 40 percent on a traditional foreclosure.

How do tax liens or tax deed sales work?

April 15th, 2008 9:00 am
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Tax deeds or tax lien sales can be a way to acquire real estate. Is it a good idea to buy real estate in a tax lien or tax deed auction? How does a tax lien auction work? How does a tax deed auction work?

Short Sales, Foreclosures, good real estate deals?

April 7th, 2008 1:33 pm
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How does a foreclosure work, and is it a way to get a good real estate deal?
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