Category Archives: Home Finance

Hey Buyers… It Pays to Work with a REALTOR®!

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions regularly exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 tax problem, would you handle it without the assistance of a CPA? If you were … Continue reading

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5 Real Estate Trends to Look For in 2012

Predicting trends during the most volatile housing market in American real estate history is no easy task. We strongly believe these are the five real estate items we should keep an eye on in 2012: 1. Buyers Will Return   … Continue reading

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Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: January 15, 2010 With foreclosure rescue scams widespread as more homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments, be smart if you seek help. A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting … Continue reading

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Foreclosure Counselors: What They Can and Can’t Do

By: G. M. Filisko Published: August 4, 2010 Foreclosure counselors can make the difference between losing your home and keeping it. Here’s how they work and how to choose one. If you’re facing foreclosure, your foreclosure counselor will be a … Continue reading

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7 Tips for Improving Your Credit

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-25 13:35:12 Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Getting the loan that suits your situation at the best possible price and terms makes homebuying easier and … Continue reading

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7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:56:17 When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership. Owning your home not only allows you to build wealth through appreciation, but it … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:55:18 By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Homeownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure … Continue reading

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