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Borrowing Money From One Property To Purchase Another

By | November 7th, 2005|

Typically, when you borrow money and use your property as collateral, property, it's either called a home equity loan, a home equity line of credit, or a cash-out refinance. The home equity in an existing property can be used as a down payment on a new property. If you have many rental properties, it may be possible to borrow equity against all of the properties as one entity.

Joint Tenancy With Rights And Tenancy In Common

By | October 31st, 2005|

Holding title in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship means that each owner of the home owns an equal undivided share of the home and in case one of the owners dies the remaining owners automatically own the property together. Changing the title to a tenants in common ownership would allow people to own a property in percentages.

Before Buying A Home, Look At Your Credit Score

By | October 31st, 2005|

A prospective home buyer is wondering how to handle their credit limit before applying for a mortgage. Unless your credit limits and balances are incredibly high, they could be helping your credit score. It's also a good idea to pull your credit score before applying for a mortgage.

New Owner Receives Summons For Former Owner

By | October 31st, 2005|

A new homeowner received a summons for problems the previous owner had with his tenants. You should only have to worry about the summons if you were named in the summons, but this buyer may want to have an attorney look it over. However, false owner scams are increasingly common. The buyer should check with an attorney and make sure they have an owner's title insurance policy.

Seller Didn’t Follow Through On Contingency

By | October 31st, 2005|

A home buyer purchased a home with the contingency that the seller pump the septic tank. Two months after moving in, the buyer discovers there are two septic tanks, and one of them has resulted in a $680 bill. Here are a few strategies to help avoid these types of problems and recover some of the expenses.

Broker Or For Sale By Owner?

By | October 31st, 2005|

When you're selling your home you have to think about whether you're going to hire a real estate broker to help you or do it yourself with a for sale by owner deal. Selling a home as a for sale by owner property tends to be less expensive, but real estate brokers offer more services. You have to weigh what you're getting for your money when deciding between a for sale by owner approach or hiring a real estate broker.

Adding Someone To The Title Of Your Home

By | October 24th, 2005|

Adding an additional person to your title but not the mortgage is usually not a good idea. Essentially you are giving that person half the value of your home, but none of the responsibility or liability.

New Tax System Cost To Homeowners

By | October 24th, 2005|

Information regarding President Bush's advisory panel on tax reform has begun to leak out. It is clear that the panel has talked about abolishing federal deductions and credits for mortgage interest, state and local taxes, charitable contributions, and the costs of higher education, among others. What does this news mean and how will it affect you?

Refinance Balloon Loan? Or Pay Off With Equity From Primary Residence?

By | October 24th, 2005|

Can you refinance a balloon loan on a second property and if you are worried that interest rates are going up and that he should refinance before the loan comes due. Ilyce Glink suggests waiting to refinance until the balloon loan is due. You could also pay off the balloon loan with equity from your primary residence.

Backing Out of Timeshare is Difficult

By | October 24th, 2005|

Timeshare seminars could be a way to get into an investment property. But they can also turn out to be a scam. In this case, after the buyers changed their mind, the timeshare company won't return the down payment. If you find yourself in a situation that seems like a scam, contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and the state attorney general.

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