Because buying real estate is one of the most important and expensive purchases you'll ever make, it's worth the time to consider ways you can save money. Here are a few ideas on how to save money on your mortgage and closing costs: Pay AttentionYou have to pay attention to how much the real es
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02/24/2010
Even though it may sometimes seem like it, home building and design trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball. They are the result of surveys, observations, lifestyles, socioeconomic issues, entertainment, technology, and most importantly, the needs and desires of buyers. Here are some of
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02/23/2010
The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, has helped many a homeowner buy a Cape Coral home for sale by providing mortgage insurance through FHA-approved lenders. However, a change in policy, announced in January, may make it harder for those with poor credit. Before we talk about FHA's chang
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02/22/2010
Loading The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, has helped many a homeowner buy a Cape Coral home for sale by providing mortgage insurance through FHA-approved lenders. However, a change in policy, announced in January, may make it harder for those with poor credit. Before we talk about FHA
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02/22/2010
If you’re buying real estate and talking to lenders, you’ll hear about the Good Faith Estimate. Because the Good Faith Estimate is required by law and lists all the costs associated with a mortgage, including closing fees with estimated pricing, it's a good place to start when searching for a le
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02/19/2010
With the ‘pop' of the housing bubble, many investors in real estate put a hold on expanding their portfolios. Risk, that four-letter word, was the topic of every conversation. However, smart investors know they can still buy real estate and make a profit.Short-term vs. Long-term InvestmentsEven n
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02/17/2010
In Rules for Rehabbing Cape Coral Real Estate, Part 1, you received the first five rules for rehabbing. Now, let's go more in depth about how to rehab a home with the final six rules: 1. Check out the neighborhood. Before you do any work to the property, walk through the neighborhood and take not
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02/16/2010
If you watch television home improvement shows, you've surely seen shows about rehabbing homes. When you buy Cape Coral real estate that needs repairs, you can get it for a great price and build instant equity once the work is complete. Whether you decide to live in the rehabbed home or sell it,
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02/15/2010
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Are you wondering what to get your loved one? Buying Cape Coral foreclosures may not be on the top of your list, but maybe it should be. Do you need some extra room? Is it time to spread out? Are you a repeat buyer? You've probably heard the term "buyer
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02/12/2010
Is it possible? Is this the year to buy Cape Coral real estate? Why would 2010 be special? Well, let's look at the current house hunting conditions, which might give some insight: • Home prices are lower than they've been since 2003. According to theNational Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the me
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02/10/2010
