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What Is a Good Real Estate Investment?

4:00 pm, January 17, 2012

A “good real estate investment” can mean different things to different people, so make sure you know what you're getting yourself into before you buy.

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5 Essential Tips for Anyone Buying a Home With Drilling Rights

2:46 pm, January 10, 2012

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you’re looking to buy a home in which the seller retains the rights to recover oil, gas or minerals that lie below the surface ...

buying a home

When Rent-to-Own Homes Are a Good Idea

3:24 pm, December 29, 2011

Rent-to-own deals don’t have the best rap, but they can actually prove useful in today’s troubled housing market, allowing buyers and sellers to lock in deals ...

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Why You Should Never Buy the First Home You See

4:00 pm, December 27, 2011

When shopping around for a new home, the stars don’t always align and the deal doesn’t go through, and that can be a good thing.

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Which Is More Profitable: Buying or Renting?

2:02 pm, December 27, 2011

A new study finds that renting a home is generally more profitable than buying – except under unusual economic conditions like those of today.

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Looking to Downsize? Forgo Guest Rooms

3:17 pm, December 08, 2011

Buyers on the hunt for a less expensive home might want to make do without spare rooms to free up cash.

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7-Year ARMs Now the Best Bet for Certain Homeowners

5:00 pm, November 29, 2011

While the five-year adjustable-rate mortgage has regained its popularity as an appealing alternative to the standard 30-year fixed-rate loan, there's a new mortgage ...

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Golden State Shows Continued Signs of a Housing Rebound

5:28 pm, November 18, 2011

California residents were able to afford a higher percentage of homes sold in the third quarter of this year, according to the California Building Industry Association.
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Relocation Nation: House Hunters Looking at Other Cities

12:30 pm, November 11, 2011

More people are looking to move to a different city than stay in their own, according to a new report from Trulia.

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Pick Your Future Neighbors

1:00 pm, November 01, 2011

Part of the joy of owning your own home is having great neighbors. But how do you stack the odds in your favor to get that perfect neighbor? Here are some tips.
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