There is no longer any question that rent control is often counterproductive and ineffective. Study after study has shown profound social and economic consequences of government intervention in the housing markets of the nation over the last quarter of a century. Based on hard-earned experience, local and state jurisdictions from coast to coast have greatly …
It is not uncommon for the realtors to use dubious tactics to increase sales. They can rush you into signing an agreement or even over promise prices to speed up the sale. A survey on real estate brokers has revealed such practices do exist. It is disturbing to know that only a small percentage of …
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Commercial Property Commercial Property consists of any property which can be used for commercial purposes which generate income such as retail shops, office spaces, food courts, cineplex, parking structures, conference plazas, warehouses, factories, IT Data Centres, & other shops. They are different from property that may be used for residential or agricultural purposes that although …
Many people look at those, who own and/ or, operate investment/ rental property, and ask themselves, wouldn’t it be great, to do so, themselves? While, some individuals, and properties, make a great degree of sense, others, fail to do so! Like most things in life, there are both positives and negatives, of investment property ownership, …
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When a small business owner is looking out for an office space for his/her business, he/she often assumes that the only amount to be paid is the cost of the lease. But one has to be very careful while renting an office space as there are several hidden costs associated with the office space rent …
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Many people appear, to automatically, believe, people, who rent a place to live, aren’t able to afford, to buy a home. However, many individuals, don’t want to own a house (prefer to rent), for a variety of other reasons. This may be, because they are uncertain of how long, they will live in a specific …
A friend of mine called to inform me he had gotten some great news in the mail. He received a letter from a lender in California informing him they would give him a $310,000 mortgage and his monthly payment would only be $999! “Think of the house I could buy,” he told me excitedly! Wow! …
Finding the right mortgage is much like finding the perfect partner. There are certain attributes or traits in a prospective partner or mortgage that makes compatibility more likely. A financial comparison website therefore, is much like an internet dating site. You can compare mortgages on a range of things: rate, fees, term, hobbies, favourite tree …
In a time that seems so long ago, when you applied for a mortgage, it was assumed you would go to your local bank — the institution where you kept your savings and checking accounts – to also obtain your home loan. I can’t exactly put my finger on the time period where this changed …
Who Is Better – Mortgage Banker Or Mortgage Broker? Read More »
Irrespective of whether you are purchasing a home for the first time or you’re interested in refinancing your existing house mortgage to get a better deal, you need to at least have a good general knowledge of mortgages and loan refinancing when you speak with lenders. This article will cover some of the general aspects …
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