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New House

August 21st, 2010 No Comments

New home buyers don’t want a used house when only new will do. They don’t want to inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or look at some kid’s initials scrawled into once-wet cement that they didn’t put there. The home must be brand spankin’ new, fresh and clean without so much [...]

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Owner Finance

August 21st, 2010 No Comments

In Texas, can I owner finance a house if I still owe money on the house?

If yes, how and how long does it take to close?

No, in any state, the primary (and secondary, if there is one) lienholder must be paid in full before the property can be transferred, and a new Deed of Trust [...]

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Investment Properties

August 12th, 2010 No Comments

The idea of owning rental real estate seems to be gaining popularity as investors tire of the swoops and swoons of the stock market. But not everyone has what it takes to be a landlord. But those who do may find rentals to be a good way to build wealth.
Once you’ve made the decision to [...]

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Rent to Own Real Estate

August 10th, 2010 No Comments

With the increasingly popular of rent to own real estate many property owners find it is a way for them to sell the property they have now instead of later on. It can easily become a burden for them to make the ongoing payments while they are waiting for someone to buy it. This pertains [...]

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Home Buyer

August 6th, 2010 No Comments

vacation home count as first time home buyer?

I am planning to buy a vacation home in out state. Now will I be consider as first time home buyer if I never own a house in my state?
Will I qualify for first time home buyer credit even though I am buying out state home?

No.
In order [...]

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Buy a Foreclosure

August 1st, 2010 No Comments

With interest rates at record lows and the stock market looking too perilous for small investors, many people are putting money in an asset they understand — real estate.
One of the best places to invest is in foreclosures and bargain residential real estate.
The current market conditions make it a perfect time for a small investor [...]

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Build a Fortune With Real Estate Foreclosures

July 30th, 2010 No Comments

Now is your time to build wealth for years to come through Real Estate. Purchase properties for pennies on the dollar and start building wealth now! Learn more about how your credit affects your buying ability, ways around and how to repair it if necessary! Learn how to lower your existing property taxes! Finally, Clear [...]

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Duplexes for Sale

June 25th, 2010 No Comments

Please give me some suggestions on how can I sell in a buyers market? I bought brand new a duplex last year and I owe 320K on it and it appraises for 350K. I have it listed for 335K so I can pay the realtor’s commission. I am not behind on the payments so most [...]

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Buying a Fixer Upper

April 15th, 2010 No Comments

Fixer upper homes are those that are in need of repair. They make for good investment because buyers generally buy a fixer upper home at a much lower price. These properties gain good value once they are fixed up and sell at a significant profit. Although purchasing a fixer upper home is lucrative, buyers need [...]

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Fsbo Homes

February 27th, 2010 No Comments

What are the pros and cons of buying a home FSBO?

For Sale By Owner

something like “buyer beware”
make sure you bring your own inspection person and also do a background check on the home and it’s history (flooding area, etc), check out if there are any liens against the property, and read all contracts carefully or [...]

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