Buying a home after a short sale

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Recovering From a Short Sale By LISA PREVOST Borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth can sometimes get out from under by negotiating a short sale with their

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Warren Buffett Reveals His Secrets for Investing in Real Estate

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by Brian Lund There is no lack of information available about the institutional investment strategies of the world’s billionaires — how they move money in their capacity as the heads of

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When Buyers Say: Tear Down This Wall

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By LISA SELIN DAVIS When it comes to combining dwelling units, two really are better than one. But expect higher fees and more paperwork. Mortgages for connecting two condos or

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When Big Loans Come to Town

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Big loans aren’t just for big cities. Affluent borrowers in dozens of metro areas sign up for the large mortgages associated with million-dollar listings. Their popularity comes as no surprise

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First-Time Homebuyers: Don’t Make these Mistakes

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Congratulations, you are ready to buy your first home. Now hold on, the process is often long and confusing. First-time buyers may have the urge to embark on this milestone

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BOARD APPROVED: NAILING THE CO-OP BOARD INTERVIEW

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by Holly Lynch We asked nine current and former board members, one co-op lawyer and one property manager what matters most and some tips for navigating the process successfully. To read the full article click

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ASK AN EXPERT: HOW MUCH CHEAPER IS AN APARTMENT IN A LANDLEASE BUILDING?

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by Teri Karush Rogers Q.  If you have two identical apartments–one in a building that has a landlease, and one in a building that owns the land it sits on–how much

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