Real Estate

Why Buyers Have a Good Chance at REO Homes for Sale

Home buyers are attracted to REO homes for sale primarily because of the price and also because of the general perception that real estate owned (REO) homes are safe transactions. However, a buyer should still prepare before making any offers. Understanding the reasons behind banks' willingness to offload properties on their books will help a potential buyer negotiate a better

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Real Estate

How to sell your house without a real estate agent

Considering the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay a real estate broker to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the 2004 National Association of Realtors® (NAR)

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Real Estate

New Fleck 5800 SXT and LXT

Fleck's new 5800 SXT and LXT seem to be the new trend in the industry. These valves are great whether you're looking for a filter or softener valve. The 5800 LXT in particular is much easier to program than before. The valve is much simpler than any of its predecessors.The LXT valve has a great improvement in programming. There is

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Real Estate

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Review

You have sufficient money? What would you do if you had enough? What is enough anyway? Do you know how to be a steward of your resources? How do you think about money? Is money your friend? Or do money and evil lurk around every corner (coming from the belief that money is the root of all evil)? This article

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Real Estate

Why use Self-Storage?

Storage is not a new concept. People have been storing little treasures and precious trinkets ever since early man decided to hide his collection of saber-toothed tiger necklaces under his mammoth-skin rug so his wife wouldn't force him to throw them away. Our storage methods have become more sophisticated over the years, but for many the principle remains the same.

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Real Estate

Explanation of the dangers of condominiums

Condominiums have grown to become a major habitat in urban centers across North America. Touted as a carefree lifestyle housing alternative, they have become very popular, especially over the last 10 years or so. Single people, couples without children, and retirees seem to be particularly drawn to them, mainly because of the convenient amenities in and around them. However, for

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