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		<title>Renting Versus Buying</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the vast change in economic landscape over the last several months, the American Dream of owning a home has become a distant reality for all but a few people who have pristine credit and a significant nest egg that had not been centered in the stock market.  Couple that with the great uncertainty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the vast change in economic landscape over the last several months, the American Dream of owning a home has become a distant reality for all but a few people who have pristine credit and a significant nest egg that had not been centered in the stock market.  Couple that with the great uncertainty over whether you will even have a job over the next several months, most people are postponing that biggest of all financial decisions.</p>
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<p>With rental properties coming under foreclosure, tenants even have to be very careful about where there lease payments are going.  Make sure if youa re renting from a private individual you know whether he is current on his loan in this unsure financial landscape.  Landlords who lose there property to foreclosure can create great hardships for their former tenants.  Depending on the mortgage holder tenants can be evicted on short notice even though they hold a valid lease agreement.  As a tenant with a private landlore, make sure that in the event of the property’s foreclosure you are protected.  Most states now preclude a foreclosed property owner from evicting a tenant as long as their lease is in good standing.</p>
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		<title>Current Mortgage Landscape</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates for the average home-owner have started to inch up from historic lows a few weeks ago.  If you have a property in mind, the credit score to get the best rates and a down payment, the next few weeks are crucial to get you low rate locked in.  With the economy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mortgage rates for the average home-owner have started to inch up from historic lows a few weeks ago.  If you have a property in mind, the credit score to get the best rates and a down payment, the next few weeks are crucial to get you low rate locked in.  With the economy showing signs of slowly recovering, new home starts increasing and existing home sales increasing, mortgage rates are sure to climb.</p>
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<p>Several issues will let you know whether it is right to buy now or hold of a little longer.  How is the rate of foreclosure in the area you are looking to purchase a home?  Are home values stabilized, declining or increasing in that area?  If the real estate values are stabilized and foreclosures aren’t increasing to adversely affect your target home value, I would lock in your rate and get a pre-approval before visiting any properties.</p>
<p>With a pre-approval letter in hand, realtor&#8217;s will know you are serious and whether you can get a home for less than the listed price, knowing there will be little or no chance of your deal going through.  Find the home you want, make an offer you can afford and make sure you leave enough to handle the inevitable renovations you are going to want to make to turn your purchase into the home you have dreamed of.</p>
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		<title>ARM – the dreaded 3 letters in the mortgage business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARM, the adjustable rate mortgage, helped fuel the huge real estate bubble over the last several years.  Ridiculously low introductory rates for terms of one, three and as many as five years lured thousands of would be home buyers and the predatory investors into the real estate market.  With credit markets booming there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ARM, the adjustable rate mortgage, helped fuel the huge real estate bubble over the last several years.  Ridiculously low introductory rates for terms of one, three and as many as five years lured thousands of would be home buyers and the predatory investors into the real estate market.  With credit markets booming there seemed to be an endless supply of cash to fund these loans.  Many were also zero down payment loans.</p>
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<p>With real estate investors driving prices through the roof, people jumped in and the practice of flipping new homes became common place.  Homes were purchased and sold within 30-60 days with five and six figure profits happening on a regular basis.  As long as there were people willing to pay ridiculous prices for homes in the trendy areas, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Idaho, and Colorado flipping became rampant.</p>
<p>Common thinking was that flipping the homes meant you would never reach the maturity date of your ARM so there was no risk in getting your payments bumped, but the average person who hadn’t been able to own their own home were encouraged to buy up to the highest limit of their finances at the time.  Too many bought more home than they needed thinking they would get instant equity the day they closed.</p>
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		<title>Commercial Property for Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Commercial property can also provide you with steady income as long you have a good tenant who pays well. Commercial property can be sold by the owners or by the help of commercial property agents. You can make contact on your own with other commercial property owners to inform them of the property and let [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Commercial property can also provide you with steady income as long you have a good tenant who pays well. Commercial property can be sold by the owners or by the help of commercial property agents. You can make contact on your own with other commercial property owners to inform them of the property and let them decide whether they would like to have it too. If you engage an agent, he/she can also do this in addition to other responsibilities.</p>
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<p>Commercial property is a bit tricky as most buyers would want a property that is in an area with good business opportunities so unless your property is in one of the areas, it may be a bit harder to find a client. But this again will depend on what a client will want it for. Make sure you provide a proper advert for it and put it in strategic places with the help of the agent. Provide all the necessary information on the property to the potential clients together with the pricing. There are professionals who can help you value your commercial property so you come up with the right price.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a commercial property for sale, you can check online in the commercial property section or any sites specific to commercial property.</p>
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		<title>International Property Search</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is possible to get properties from different countries and you do this through an online international property search.  You can’t do this on your own but the best is to work with an international property agent. This type of agent knows the dealing of property in the areas he/she represents and will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is possible to get properties from different countries and you do this through an online international property search.  You can’t do this on your own but the best is to work with an international property agent. This type of agent knows the dealing of property in the areas he/she represents and will be in better position to negotiate the deal for you. International property can also be searched through international property portals.</p>
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<p>International property is very attractive and a good source of income but before you search and decide to buy one, know whether foreigners are allowed to and the laws and regulations concerning the sales. International properties always encourage investors and the best thing is that you can choose to find someone manage it for you while you are away or rent it out.</p>
<p>An international property search can help you access any property listing from anywhere in the world depending on where in the world the site you are using covers. There are international properties residential or commercial for buying or renting and you may consider finding advice first from international property consultants before making any purchases. International property search can be done depending on specifications such as the type of property and price limits.</p>
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		<title>Three Mistakes made in Estate Planning</title>
		<link>http://housingproperty.co.uk/uncategorized/three-mistakes-made-in-estate-planning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When dealing in real estate, it is very critical to plan out the investment with skilled professionalism. Mistakes are very common in the arena. Three most common have been outlined for you.

1. Not planning to avoid probate
Many people only have a will to their estates. Even in the simplest situation it will take a minimum [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When dealing in real estate, it is very critical to plan out the investment with skilled professionalism. Mistakes are very common in the arena. Three most common have been outlined for you.</p>
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<p><strong>1. Not planning to avoid probate</strong><br />
Many people only have a will to their estates. Even in the simplest situation it will take a minimum of one year. To avoid such a situation a Trust, with you, can avoid the expense and time delays of probate process. It will also build tax savings and asset protection, which a will cannot do under normal circumstances.</p>
<p><strong>2. Not planning for a disability</strong><br />
Many people have a tendency of not planning for a disability. What will happen if you become disable, who will pay bills, what will happen to you after retirement? The most effective way to avoid such hindrances and gratuitous complications is to plan forward with a trust and other disability credentials that are current and meet seclusion standards under HIPPA.</p>
<p><strong>3. Not planning to protect children and grandchildren&#8217;s inheritances</strong><br />
Many people have will that passes their wealth to their children and grand children. But do they receive it? Inheritance outright can be lost. This may be due to many reasons like divorced couple, court cases and creditors.  So it is really decisive to deem about your children and other successor for the property and hard earned money. This is overcome by leaving the inherited estates as trusts which are easy accessible by them when in need.</p>
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