Finding Your First Home

Posted on: 4 January 2016

If you purchased your home when your credit score wasn't perfect and when interest rates weren't at your lowest, it may be time to refinance. If you have never considered refinancing but you want to save money on your mortgage, now is a great time. There are many things to consider when you refinance your mortgage, and you don't have to refinance with the original lender you got your mortgage through.
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Posted on: 3 January 2016

Rental fraud is a problem that occurs when scammers rent out houses and apartments to people when they really do not own the rental properties themselves. If this problem happens to you, it could cause you to lose money, time, and peace in your life. Here are some tips that will help you avoid being scammed like this if you are looking for a place to rent. Common Red Flags To Know About
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Posted on: 1 January 2016

In the past, most landlords went around and collected rent from their tenants. Times have changed a lot since then, and nowadays, many tenants send in checks or money orders or pay in other ways. Many landlords are now using online rent collection services as well, which allow tenants to pay their rent online. If you haven't yet thought about implementing this option, you should consider the benefits of doing so. 1. Provide Fewer Opportunities for Excuses
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Posted on: 31 December 2015

If you are a member of a homeowner's association, or HOA, then it might be tempting to have the association managed by the homeowners themselves. The owners already have to deal with the expense of monthly HOA fees and saving money by not hiring a professional management company is appealing. Self management, however, is not always wise. This article takes a look at some of the most significant problems involved.   Expertise   One of the main problems with having a HOA managed by a group of volunteer owners is the lack of expertise in critical areas.
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