investing in a rental home

Posted on: 12 September 2016
Selling a home can be a stressful event, even in a seller's market. If you're about to put your home on the market, you want to make sure that you have the best possible chance of beating out all of your competition. Most buyers want to know what you'll have to offer above, and beyond, a good selling price. That's where the home inspection comes in. Before you put your home on the market, take the time to have a thorough pre-sale inspection conducted on your home.
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Posted on: 31 August 2016
When you have little or no credit, it can be hard to prove you have the financial responsibility banks and lenders often require of you to buy a new home. Here are 3 ways you can build your credit quickly so you can by a home, even if you currently have no credit at all. Pay off medical debt Medical debt counts as credit, good or bad, depending on whether you have been making payments or not.
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Posted on: 17 August 2016
When it comes to selling a home, many people want to get the best offer possible and are willing to wait a few months to get it. However, there are plenty of times when a home needs to be sold as quickly as possible. This is often the case whenever someone is relocating for a job or has run into financial problems. In these cases, it's often best for the seller to move the property in less than a month.
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Posted on: 17 August 2016
If property prices have fallen in your area, you may find yourself in a situation where you owe more on your house than it is worth.  For example, you may buy a house for $700,000 only for its value to plummet to $620,000 after a few years and a mortgage balance of 650,000. In this example, even if the lender opts for foreclosure, they aren't guaranteed of recouping their initial investment.
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