Finding the best place to live is very important. You may grow up somewhere that feels like home to you, and you may never want to leave. You may love the schools and your neighbors. If that is the case for you, you really don’t have a lot to worry about. However, not everyone is [...]

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As of the end of September reports, the number of bank foreclosure properties is up a whopping 71% over the previous year. The root cause of these astonishing figures lies with the banks and mortgage lenders. During the period of the well-touted ‘ownership society’, just a few years back, banks were making loans to many [...]

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Everyone has an idea for a dream home and the American Log Homes company can make that dream come true. Many people wish for a log home or log cabin, a cozy retreat in a scenic location where family can gather. It can be a practical reality and the company offers a very wide range [...]

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Baby boomers are one segment of the population that bought the family home way back when, raised their families and enjoyed sufficient space for the kids, along with the big yard in a neighborhood filled with other families in similar circumstances.  You may also have managed to pay off your home, insulating you from the [...]

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Just five years ago, Americans were into the ‘ownership society’, big time. It seemed that everyone and anyone was almost obliged to go for that dream home. The value was there and there was a lender on every corner, ready to make your American dream come true. At the time, real estate investing advice was [...]

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When I was living in my first apartment rental, I thought that being a landlord was the cushiest, most indulgent life you could have. Property rentals were a breeze. All you had to do was own a house or building, rent it out to some people, and watch the profits come in. My landlord was [...]

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The housing market has been in the tank for a long time now. While that’s bad news for homeowners and banks, that’s good news for aggressive investors who are savvy enough to snap up foreclosed real estate at a fraction of its true value, and then resell the properties for nice profits. Since I have [...]

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Do you believe that things happen for a reason? Do you believe that part or life is being in the right place at the right time? I do. There have been many times throughout my life that everything just seems to fall into place. This has happened with job opportunities as well as relationships and [...]

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There are different options you have when you are buying a home, but most of those include going through some type of financial institution. You can pay cash for a home, but it is the rare person that can actually do that. There is another option of which you may not be aware, as it [...]

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With the home sales market stagnant and credit tight, demand for rentals is on the rise. This translates to higher rents, making it more difficult to find an affordable apartment rental. Here’s a strategy that gets you into a comfortable and affordable rental you’ll be happy with for the longer term. No one likes moving.
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