Education

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Learning from Past Mistakes
21 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education
There are never any guarantees in real estate; however, if you ask questions throughout the process, use the tools and checklists in this reference guide, and aim to understand what you’re signing... read more
Texas and Houston Lead the US Economy
19 September, 2009| Relocation & Newcomer, Education, Houston Living
Texas and especially Houston are leading the US economy. Take a look at a few of these points:-Allied Movers has rated Texas the highest number of in-coming relocation movers  than any other... read more
Tips for buying an investment property
19 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education
This may be one of the best times to consider buying investment property.Here are a few tips:1.  Select a property in the best location and best school district you can afford.2.  Watch your... read more
What else can I do to help sell my home?
15 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, Education
In this market I get asked, "What else can I do to help sell my home?"   One of the most overlooked opportunities for buyers to help sell their home is create an amenities list.  Have you... read more
What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing
15 September, 2009| Home Buying, General, Education
WHAT EVERY BUYER SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING 1. Property taxes and qualified interest are deductible on an individual’s federal income tax return. 2. Often, a home is the largest asset an individ... read more
How Can Self Employed Qualify for Home Loan?
15 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
How can  the self employed qualify for a home loan?  In the past self employed individuals with decent to excellent credit did not need to genuinely prove their income.  They... read more
Refinancing
13 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
There are two primary reasons to refinance a mortgage: to get more desirable rate and terms, or to extract cash from the home's equity. Rate-and-term refinancing Rate-and-term refinancing pays off on... read more
9.11.01: My Remembrance
11 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Education
9-11 is one of those times where everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. I can't believe it has been 8 years since that fateful day. I, like a... read more
Interest rates today
11 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, General, Education
Interest rates have been trading between 4.75% and 5.125% over the past week on a 30 year mortgage. Mortgage Bonds continue to show resilience and have managed to bounce off support at the 200-Day Mo... read more
Remembering...
11 September, 2009| General, Education
8 years ago today the U.S. was hit with a tragedy.  Many lives were lost and a sense of security as well.  Let's remember all those that died that day.Do you remember where you were when you... read more
Online Marketing: ‘Content Is NOT King?’
9 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, Education
 [1]RISMEDIA, September 9, 2009—As you try to make your site the “go to” site for real estate in your marketplace, you continually try to improve it. All the experts tell you to add every possibl... read more
Before you buy a condo,...
9 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education
Before you buy a condo, what you can to look into? Click on the link to read more:http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009090806?OpenDocument read more
Dallas Real Estate Icon Renews Her License at 98
8 September, 2009| Luxury Homes, General, Education
In honor of her 98th birthday, Ebby Halliday, founder of Ebby Halliday Realtors in Dallas, took a 15-hour real estate refresher course so the Texas Real Estate Commission would renew her license to se... read more
September is Realtor Safety Month - Be Aware of Yo...
8 September, 2009| Home Selling, Open Houses, Education
Practitioner Raped While On Job A Cary, N.C., real estate practitioner was raped Sunday while she was staffing the sales office of a new housing subdivision.The suspect walked into the office, which w... read more
Seniors Increasingly Realizing Nest Egg in Life In...
7 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
By Bob Moos RISMEDIA, September 2, 2009—(MCT)—Seniors battered by the tough economy are selling their life insurance policies to replenish their retirement nest eggs.  Unlike younger invest... read more