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An important part of the American dream is home ownership. In today’s volatile real estate market however, the average homeowner or real estate investor is faced with new and more complex obstacles – making that dream more contingent on proper financial planning and management than ever before.

This section is designed to help you navigate the issues that are critical to both home owners and investors, and varies with topics as diverse as common mortgage issues, real estate investment trusts and 1031 exchanges.

Mortgages

> Shopping For a Home Loan? Tips To Help You Find The Right One
> 125% Home Loans: Facts
> A Basic Guide To Mortgage Refinancing
> A Buyer’s Guide to the Sales Contract
> A Home Buyer’s Timeline: Know What Should Be Done And When
> Avoiding Capital Gains Tax In a Military Real Estate Sale
> Balloon Mortgage Facts
> Get Pre-Approval For Your Next Home
> Graduated Payment Mortgage
> Home Equity - Reverse Mortgage Loans
> Mortgage Closing Costs
> Mortgage Do’s and Don’ts
> Mortgage Info 101: Your Basic Guide
> Mortgage Mistakes To Avoid
> Mortgage Prepayment Penalties
> Self Employed Mortgages - Facts & Advice
> Simple Interest Mortgages 101
> Tips For Choosing a Mortgage Lender
> Want To Qualify For A Home Loan? Here Are Ten Things To Avoid
> Ways to Save on Your Home Mortgage
> Working With Mortgage Brokers
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Real Estate Investing

> Choosing A Real Estate Attorney For For Sale By Owner Transactions
> Find Your Home Faster: Three Quick Tips For First Time Homebuyers
> Home Buying Terms You Should Know
> How Foreclosure Investing Works
> How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
> Investment Real Estate
> Long Run Investments – Stocks vs. Real Estate
> Real Estate Tax Tips
> REITs: Knowing Your Real Estate Investment Options for Smart Financial Planning
> Right Time to Buy a House
> Self Directed Real Estate IRA
> Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges
> Tips For Buying a Second Home
> Tips For Choosing A Real Estate Agent
> Your Guide To Foreclosures
> Your Guide To Homeowner’s Insurance
> Your Rights As a Home Buyer
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Refinancing

> Money Merge Account FAQ - Mortgage Prepayment
> Mortgage Loans: Broken ARM? Let's get it Fixed
> Variable Rate HELOC Second-Lien Mortgages
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X - Other Real Estate Articles

> Tax Breaks for Home Buyers
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