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Should You Buy Points or Not?

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Should You Buy Points or Not?   Make sure you understand what points are.  Points (or discount points) are simply pre-paid interest.  One point amounts to 1% of the total mortgage.  If you have a $100,000 mortgage, one point costs $1,000.  That’s pretty much all there is to it.   So why would anyone want […]

Super-Secret Budgeting Tips

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Super-Secret Budgeting Tips   Among the most common New Years resolutions is to sticking to a budget.  If that sounds familiar, you’ll appreciate this story:   Money reporter Stacy Johnson provides some expert guidance when it comes to tracking the family finances. (Video Runs 1:33)     If you have a comment or question about […]

2008 Predictions

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2008 Predictions   So you think you know what’s going to happen to interest rates, housing, the economy and the stock market this year?  Compare your guesses to those of the experts in this video (runs 1:44). So what are your predictions?  We’d love to hear what YOU THINK.  Leave your thoughts below by clicking […]

House or Condo: Which is the Better Investment?

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House or Condo: Which is the Better Investment?   Although houses historically appreciate better than condos, occasionally the reverse happens.  It’s really a case of supply and demand, driven by demographics.   Typically, condos appeal most to the youngest and oldest segments of the population.   But keep in mind, one of the downsides of […]

How to Save More Money

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How to Save More Money   You know you made yourself a promise to to do better both physically and financially this year.  Who doesn’t?   If you’re trying to figure out how to save enough money for that down payment on a home, maybe these tips will help get you started.     As […]

Pricing Your Home

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Pricing Your Home   Even though we’re smack dab in the middle of Winter, Spring time is just around the corner.  And Spring is the time of year when the weather begins to change…and many homeowners begin to think about changing houses.  If you’re going to be selling a home this coming Spring, here’s some […]

Considering a New Home Loan?

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Considering a New Home Loan?   Those considering purchasing a new home need to be prepared for the changes that are happening almost on a daily basis in the mortgage marketplace.  Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac are changing guidelines on a fast and furious pace to keep up with the real estate market declines in […]