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First Time Home Buyer Tips

For the first time home buyer, buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you will… [more]

Lessons Learned When Buying Auction Property

I've always been interested in property, having completed studies in interior design and have had a few… [more]

Short Sale Investing: Guidelines on Both a Buyer and a Homeowner’s Perspective

The cost of maintaining a real estate property is indeed treated an expense that must be spread over… [more]

Real Estate

3 Financial Reasons to Buy Now

Here are three great financial reasons why you should not wait before taking the plunge into homeownership. 1. The 30-Year Mortgage May Disappear There has been much debate regarding government's role in providing support for homeownership. There are several experts who believe if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's roles are eliminated, or even limited, it may be the end to the 30-year mortgage. … [Read More...]

Avoiding Foreclosure – Helping Clients Keep Their Homes

Few things are as devastating as losing your home. Sadly, it's not always inevitable. In many cases the foreclosure could've been avoided with some outside help. You are in a unique position to advise your clients in financial matters. If you know that clients are on the path toward foreclosure, take the time to show them how it can be avoided. First, remind them of some of the hidden … [Read More...]

Before the Mortgage, Check Out the Neighborhood!

Often times when we are excited to find a home we tend to only focus on the house and to some degree how the neighborhood looks at first glance. Depending on what time you go to look at the new home, you may be fooled as to how the neighborhood is all the time. We suggest that you actually spend some time in the neighborhood and see what it is all about. You might be surprised to find what you see … [Read More...]

Should I Refinance for Home Improvements

Whenever you are going to finance a home improvement, the dollars spent must make sense to both you and your investment and the bank, especially in these times where home prices have plummeted. There are many factors to consider, including if your monthly payments will increase much, and what the long term effect will be on the value of the home. It is a great question to ask,” should I … [Read More...]

Low Mortgage Interest rates and the Future

Interest rates are at an all-time low right now and have been, but how long they will stay there is the question. Many experts think it is only a matter of time before it will start its climb and where it will stop remains to be seen. No matter what may happen in the future, there is no better time than now to go out and get you your new home and a mortgage to go with it. We can help the housing … [Read More...]

Lead Follow-Up Campaigns – Never Give Up On a Lead!

You might wonder, "When is a lead no longer a lead?" A lead isalways a lead until the person tells you to stop calling. The key to success in sales is professional persistence. Take time to earn the loyalty of prospects by showing them that you add more value to the equation than anybody else in your field. One critical element to remember about a successful lead follow-up campaign is that it … [Read More...]