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» How Much House Can $10,000 Buy?

Bankrate recently looked at what $400,000 can buy today in the real estate market. But I didn’t think that was realistic. Doesn’t Bankrate know we’re[...] read more »
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Home Ownership is Still the American Dream

The American Dream is still alive! Don't be discouraged and keep on working hard! read more »
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The True Cost Of A Home: How Green Trends Might Save the Housing Market

There’s a paradigm shift going on in the US real estate sector. Yet will home owners justify paying extra for green building if the economic situatio[...] read more »
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Banks Starting to Walk Away from Foreclosures

Banks are quietly declining to take possession of properties at the end of the foreclosure process, most often because the cost of the ordeal exceeds[...] read more »
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Where Should I Live in 2009?

Need some advices on what I should do with my apartment lease! Any advice is appreciated! read more »
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-> What Details Are Included In A HUD-1 Settlement Statement?

Looking to refinance & take advantage of these GREAT mortgage rates while you still can? Are you confused by the HUD-1 Settlement Statement? Read m[...] read more »
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Four Parts Solution to Foreclosure Crisis that Government Should Do

Dr. Mark Dotzour, Chief Economist of the Real Estate Center at Texas A & M University, points out a four-part resolution to be taken by the governmen[...] read more »
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Fannie Mae Lost $23.2 Billion Due to Foclosure Homes in the first quarter of 2009

Fannie Mae lost $23.2 billion due to large numbers of foreclosure homes that it had guaranteed. It has asked for billions more in funding from the U.[...] read more »
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Never Pay a Premium to Pay Your Mortgage

Seriously. Never accept a mortgage that charges you any type of fee to pay your mortgage. A few different examples of how the banks try to take even [...] read more »
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Maybe You Shouldn't Take Advantage of the Down Market

Yes, that’s right, maybe you shouldn’t take advantage of the low prices and interest rates currently bringing the price of real estate to an all-time[...] read more »
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Thousands Could Have Mortgage Payments Dropped to Only $0.12 a Month

Thousands of homeowners could see their repayments cut to just 8p a month if the Base Rate is reduced again this week. read more »
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How Much More Will House Prices Fall?

As the economic environment continues to deteriorate house prices in the US are expected to continue heading downwards. Within this context, a key qu[...] read more »
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A New Era of Personal Finance

Why does all personal finance advice seem just a little off? Must we put off the old and embrace the new? read more »
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How Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage: Lump Sum or Monthly?

We are trying to pay off our second mortgage as quickly as possible. But in this economy, should we pay extra monthly or all at once? read more »
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Loan Modifications, Foreclosures Affecting Retirement Savings (IRAs and 401ks)

What happens to your retirement savings in an event of foreclosure? read more »
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