Rent vs Buy: Financial Calculator

Rent vs Buy: Financial Calculator This shows a buyer the advantages of tax savings, appreciation, and principal reduction to lower the cost of owning a home. It is suggested that

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Rent vs. Buy: Which real estate option is better in Charlotte?

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620, 680 or 720? What credit score do you need for a mortgage?

Kirk Haverkamp 620, 680 or 720? What credit score do you need for a mortgage? What kind of credit score do you need to qualify for a mortgage? A new

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What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Comps

Michael Estrin What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Comps If you’ve bought or sold property, you’ve certainly heard the term “comps.” While most homebuyers and sellers know that

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5 Surprise-Prevention Strategies for Home Buyers

Tara-Nicholle Nelson 5 Surprise-Prevention Strategies for Home Buyers I’ve long believed that the number one source of stress experienced by home buyers is all the unpredictability that lies along the

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Traditional ‘Rules’ of Home Buying Return

Rachel Koning Beals Traditional ‘Rules’ of Home Buying Return Article How home buyers can balance the bargain hunt with realistic expectations Read Article | Comment it

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Tips on Buying a FSBO Home

Shannon OBrien Tips on Buying a FSBO Home Article The real estate market is full of potential homebuyers and investors, hoping to grab the deal of a lifetime. While investors

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Home Buying and Bridge Loans

Tim Houghten Home Buying and Bridge Loans Tips Bridge loans have been used for home buying and property investment for decades in order to fill the gap in capital when

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Reverse mortgages not for the uninformed

Jill Schlesinger Reverse mortgages not for the uninformed Retire Smart Tribune Media Services “Why do I need to save? I’ll just tap the equity in my house when I retire,”

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