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Want to Learn Real Estate? Watch TV!

May. 16, 2009
I'm talking about Home & Garden TV, known as the HGTV channel. Contrary to popular belief, it's NOT just a fru-fru decorating channel for girls.

Why FSBOs Almost Never Sell Their Homes

May. 16, 2009
Hold it right there. Because you forgot the main thing you need. You are a seller. The ONLY thing you need is BUYERS.

RENTERS: Now is the Time to BUY your FIRST home!

May. 8, 2009
If you're waiting for the market to hit bottom, here's a question for you: When will you know it's hit bottom? AFTER it's hit bottom and already on the way back up!

What's the difference between an an REO Bank-Owned Home and a SHORT SALE?

May. 8, 2009
Foreclosed houses, also known as bank-owed or REOs, bring down the value of the entire neighborhood. Most of them are vacant and therefore vandalized.

Home Owners buy Neighborhoods, NOT Houses!

May. 8, 2009
what if you have a perfectly painted house and a neatly manicured lawn, but your next-door neighbor has a junkyard in his driveway that looks like Sanford & Son?

Should you FSBO your house? Info for Do-It-Yourself Home Sellers

Apr. 30, 2009
FSBO is an acronym for "For Sale By Owner", which means selling your property WITHOUT the benefit of a Real Estate Agent

Upgrade to Hardwood Floors or Laminate Wood-Look

Apr. 30, 2009
More and more homeowners are replacing carpeting with hardwood flooring. It lasts longer, is easy to maintain, and keeps dusts and allergens to a minimum.

Homeowners: Pay off Mortgage Early, Save Money

Apr. 30, 2009
You wonder if you'll ever be able to own your house free and clear? You may be thinking, "Am I stuck with my mortgage for another 30 years?"

Recipes for Financial Fitness for Aspiring Home Owners

Mar. 29, 2009
Attention home buyers and home owners: Announcing "Recipes for Financial Fitness" from Habitat for Humanity

Protect Your Family and Your Estate with the Ultimate Guide

Mar. 29, 2009
The book was "written to guide families on the important and essential responsibility of estate planning, The Ultimate Guide offers a variety of tools to educate families on how to choose an estate planning attorney, protect family assets, safeguard loved

Another Round of Foreclosures on the Way

Mar. 29, 2009
The snowball is gathering momentum as it rolls down hill. It's turned into an AVALANCHE!

Keys to SUCCESS: How to be GOOD (or GREAT) at Anything

Mar. 29, 2009
"Being good at anything is merely the combination of desire, knowledge, and practice," according to Recruiting Coach Steven Morris.

Why Give Away your Time, Expertise, or Gifts?

Mar. 29, 2009
You want to create Goodwill by building relationships and investing in others -- but you can't afford to give away all your time, effort, resource, can you?

Bank Foreclosing? Don't Move Out! Stay in your Home

Feb. 9, 2009
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Home Inspection Tips for Sellers

Feb. 9, 2009
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1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges - Update for 2008 Tax Filing

Feb. 9, 2009
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WARNING: do NOT paint your Bathtub!

Feb. 9, 2009
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Citi using Taxpayer Bailout Funds to Foreclose on Cooperating Homeowners

Feb. 9, 2009
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Home Owners Fight Foreclosure against Giant Lenders

Feb. 9, 2009
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New APPRAISAL law will affect every Borrower by May 1st!

Jan. 8, 2009
New appraisal law goes into effect May 1, 2009 for lenders, borrowers, buyers, sellers.