- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit Score?
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Homeowners seeking mortgage help through loan modification programs such as HAMP and HAFA, may face another issue—lower credit scores.
Loan Modification and Credit Scores
Homeowners on the verge of...
- How Can I Afford A Fixer-Upper?
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The purchase of a house that needs repair is often a catch-22 situation, because the bank won't lend the money to buy the house until the repairs are complete, and the repairs can't be done until the house has ...
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
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Terminating your contract with your association management company should not be done for light or transient reasons. But when an association management firm, for whatever reason, engages in a sustained series ...
- How To Challenge Your Property Assessment
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If your home value is dropping but your property taxes are not, you can appeal the assessed value of your home which may help lower your taxes.
Property values are down, so why doesn’t your property tax ...
- FHA Streamline Refinance FAQ
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This FAQ will answer your questions about the FHA Streamline Refinance program which was created by the FHA to make it quick and easy to refinance your existing FHA loan.
What is the FHA Streamline Refinance...
- How To Save On Closing Costs
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Many are shocked when they learn how much they owe to close on their mortgage. But there are ways to save before you sign on the dotted line.
Closing costs seem to be a necessary evil when securing a new, or...
- How To Buy A Short Sale Property
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You’ll need time and the right temperament to purchase a short sale property, but you could save thousands if you do.
It’s no secret that some great real estate deals are out there, thanks to our...
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