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Sometimes mortgage and real-estate professionals get so caught up in things that we forget that you, our customer, may not be an expert at all of the industry lingo. This article by The Motley Fool does a great job of explaining the high-level differences between the...

If you’re like me, you probably don’t clean your windows until you notice that they’re incredibly dirty. And maybe not even then. Did you know it’s recommended to clean them twice per year? According to This Old House, we amateur window washers hate it because the way...

Requirements for mortgages today make getting the money you need for a home a lot harder than before the housing crash. However, it's also quite a bit harder to get a mortgage than before the housing boom in the early 2000s (boom or bubble, your choice). Some...

Winters, Springs, Summers and Falls all team up to put a beating on your deck. And now that summer is approaching, you are probably getting your first real look at the condition of your deck for the upcoming BBQ season. Get your deck in shape with a good cleaning,...

Mobile homes, or manufactured housing, are made in a central location and then moved and assembled at a specific location. The cost is considerably less for manufactured housing than for traditional on-site homes. Manufactured homes account for about 6% of all...

Having a great lawn adds a touch of satisfaction anytime you host events like bar-b-ques or parties at your house. And now is the time to start thinking about your lawn. Some people start researching seed and fertilizer mixes, some start looking online for the right...

Winter over most of the US was a severe experience in patience and endurance. But with spring on the way, you're probably getting ready for the long hot days of summer. So, before you leave winter in your rear view mirror, you should take a look at the condition of...

Preparing for both traditional and reverse mortgages is about to look a lot more like surfing the web, rather than a paper chase. The Federal Housing Agency (FHA) just announced that by 2016, origination appraisals will move online with the creation of the Electronic...

Spring has sprung and summer is finally approaching. The kids will soon be out of school and vacation destinations will come to life. Inevitably, conversations while on vacation seem to end up discussing 'buying a place' in the area. It can be a great idea for sure....

It all seems so simple on the surface. You buy property to rent, build up equity and even ownership based on the rent paid and presto, you own an income generating property. But the reality is just a little more complicated. It can still be done, no doubt, but you...