You should make sure you are in good standing to receive a loan before visiting with lenders. They are quick to shy away from borrowers who have a history of negligent payments or an excessive amount of credit. Take the time to analyze and improve your financial situation to receive optimal buying power when you…
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Buying: What You Need
By Mary Campbell Buying a house is a long, complicated process with lots of paperwork and steps. Whether you’re buying for the first time or you’ve done it half a dozen times, the process can get overwhelming. But there are plenty of available resources to enjoy you check all the boxes, ask the right questions…
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Avoiding Real Estate Scams!
If any part of a transaction seems to good to be true, you may be the victim of a real estate scam. There are many types of real estate scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers to beware of the many, increasingly sophisticated tactics criminals are using to swindle their victims. Loan modification scams…
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Advantages of a Listing Agent
Before listing your home for sale, many home sellers are tasked with the decision to hire an agent or make the venture alone. While the FSBO (For Sale By Owner) avenue might save you a little money by avoiding the commission cost of a listing agent, a real-estate transaction is best navigated with the guidance…
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7 Things You Need to Know Before Switching Careers to Real Estate
If you’ve been thinking of changing careers and earning your real estate license, there are a few things you should know before taking the leap: 1. You Decide How Successful You Are That’s right! You will get out of a real estate career exactly what you put into it. This is a career that rewards…
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