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What kind of lender is best? If you ask a loan officer, “What kind of lender is best?” the answer will be whatever kind of company he...

How would you like a mortgage loan where you did not have to make the whole payment if you did not want to? Or would you like a loan with...

There really is no such thing as a no-cost mortgage loan. There are always costs, such as appraisal fees, escrow fees, title insurance...

An alternative to a non-conforming loan is the use of a land contract, which is allowed in some states. A land contract is an agreement...

Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands of dollars on your thirty-year mortgage and cut years off your...

In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan. If the bank had extra...

What’s in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, “Quite a bit.”...

Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know...

What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real...

Title Insurance: As a homebuyer, the term is probably familiar - but is it understood? What is your dollar actually paying for when you...

In today’s world of busy probate courts and exorbitant death taxes, the living trust has become a common manner of holding title to real...

Lower interest rates have motivated you to refinance your home loan. The lower rate may save you a tremendous amount of money over the...

Builders, in an effort to combat the dual problem of an increasing population and a declining availability of prime land, are...

When purchasing a piece of property, it is important to be aware of any environmental liabilities associated with it. For example, you...

Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many...

Lead poisoning is a serious problem that can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the...

The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials...

If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you...

If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer...

Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that she is well connected to the real estate industry. She...