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I woke up this morning with the best intentions. I felt pretty motivated and determined that I am going to plow through my tasks, do some proactive business activities and really start checking things off my list.   Next thing I know, I am reading about politics and getting every opinion about th...
11/06/2008
It's important to carefully look at your neighborhood activity, before deciding on a price for your house.What you paid for the house + improvements you have made to the house DOES NOT EQUAL the selling price of your house.You should seek out a Competitive Market Analysis (otherwise known as a CM...
10/28/2008
WHAT'S UP WITH THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? Lack of confidence is really what we are talking about here.  Reality is that the price of homes has declined. Long-term investments have their ups and downs and real estate is, after all, a long term investment. NOT IN THE NEWS - If you look at the market o...
10/24/2008
Below are some numbers that I found to be pretty interesting. The housing market has been consistent over time with appreciation and continues to be a solid investment. Similar to other long-term investments, real estate will have it's ups and downs, but over time will increase in value.   Here i...
07/23/2008
Do you know your Credit Score? In short, the better your credit score, the more loan options you will have to choose from. •·        know your score •·        take steps to maintain good credit . What Determines you Credit Score? •·        Your history of how you handle credit obligations (credit...
07/07/2008
Steps to a Successful Closing your new home! You have finally found that perfect home, signed a purchase agreement, had your inspections and received approval on your mortgage. Congratulations! You are almost there! The only thing that awaits you now is the closing - where you officially receive ...
07/07/2008
Your credit score  The first step in managing your credit score is to know where you stand. Everyone is entitled to 3 free credit reports per year. annualcreditreport.com is the ONLY authorized online source for you to get a free credit report under federal law. You can get a free report from eac...
07/01/2008
HOW TO RID YOURSELF OF DEBT!  The one we always hear... WHOA on the CREDIT CARDS! I have heard the adage from every direction that if you want to get out of a hole... STOP DIGGING! STOP DIGGING TIPS! Carry Cash - give yourself a weekly cash allowance and you'll be more aware of how much you spend...
07/01/2008
Financial Goals!  Setting goals for today and the future may not be easy, but getting your plan in order will get you where you want to go faster! IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS!   WHAT? What do you want to accomplish (ex. pay off credit card, save for a home improvement, etc.) WHEN? Set a specific start an...
07/01/2008
Real Estate values have been falling in  much of the US. The pace of new homes is down, as well, with many on the market for months.There are strategies that can help you sell your home - For a fair price - even in this market.First of all, you might have to be very aggressive, especially if your...
02/27/2008
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