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Fun and Simple Strategies for Cutting Down on Clutter

Posted on April 24, 2019 - 09:11 AM by Jerry Newman

Have you been thinking about culling your belongings but the task is so daunting you’re dragging your feet? While it might sound like contradictory concepts, there are simple ways you can declutter your home and enjoy the process. Read on for how ... Read more

For Sale By Owner - A Good Idea?

Posted on April 18, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home yourself, you save the approximate 6% that would be the agents&... Read more

Hot, Normal, and Cold Markets

Posted on April 11, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

Hot Market This is an extremely competitive market and is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and mor... Read more

Land Contract

Posted on April 4, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

An alternative to a non-conforming loan is the use of a land contract, which is allowed in some states. A land contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller, where the buyer agrees to make periodic payments to the seller. The title to the property... Read more

Title Insurance Requirements for Insuring Trusts

Posted on March 28, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

In today’s world of busy probate courts and exorbitant death taxes, the living trust has become a common manner of holding title to real property. The following may help you understand a few of the requirements of the title insurance industry if tit... Read more

Living Trusts

Posted on March 21, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

Estate planners often recommend Living Trusts as a viable option when contemplating the manner in which to hold title to real property. When a property is held in a Living Trust, title companies have particular requirements to facilitate the transaction. ... Read more

Insist on a Home Inspection

Posted on March 14, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property’s defects. A home inspection usually covers the following: Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or ... Read more

Avoiding Financial Stress

Posted on March 7, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualific... Read more

Vacation Home Buying Tips for Retirees

Posted on March 6, 2019 - 08:54 AM by Jerry newman

Buying a vacation home is at the top of the list for most people. Many retirees have the unique ability to realize this dream after years of hard work and saving. Depending on the location of your proposed vacation home, though, the experience of owning a... Read more

The No-Cost Thirty Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

Posted on February 28, 2019 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

There really is no such thing as a no-cost mortgage loan. There are always costs, such as appraisal fees, escrow fees, title insurance fees, document fees, processing fees, flood certification fees, recording fees, notary fees, tax service fees, wire fees... Read more

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