Buying and Selling a Home Isn't the Same Old Thing
Discover New Ways to Save Money & Protect HomeHome owners faced with buying and selling a home have more options than in the past. It used to be the same old thing all the time. The buyer would find a home they like and purchase it, then get a mortgage, and move into the home. When it came time ... more...

Real Estate: Buyer's Agent, Seller's Agent & Dual Agent (defined and explained)
There is a relatively new and not always well understood practice in Real Estate sales; it is called Buyer Agency or Buyer's Agent. Until recently Realtors and agents usually represented the seller, in opposition to the buyer, during the real estate transaction. Even the real estate agent who drove ... more...

Was That House A Good Investment? The Answer May Not Be So Obvious
I am surprised how many people dont know the difference between enterprise value, which is the sales price of a home (debt plus equity), and equity value, which is what is left at the end of the day when you sell your home and pay off the mortgage. In determining whether this was a good investment ... more...

Your Consumer Rights
If you have ever fallen behind on your debts you already know that dealing with your creditors can be a hassle. Sometimes it can be downright humiliating. It doesn't have to be that way.With millions of people experiencing financial problems it is absolutely necessary for everyone to know and ... more...

Mortgage Banking: Is It for You?
Are you quick with calculations and always ready to help people? If youre good with numbers and have great organizational skills, a career in mortgage banking may be a great idea. Most people who work in the mortgage banking field are residential or commercial loan officers.A mortgage loan officer ... more...

What is a Self-Certification Mortgage?
A Self-Certification mortgage is a mortgage designed for people who are unable to provide proof of income. This type of mortgage was originally designed for the self employed who historically experienced difficulty obtaining a loan with 'high street' lenders due to not having audited accounts ... more...

Identity Theft Recovery: The Road Back
Not too long ago, a friend of mine mentioned that one of his coworkers recently recovered his stolen identity. I asked how long the process took. "Only two years" he replied.Compared to my business partner's six year nightmare "only" maybe appropriate but like most victims of identity theft, my ... more...

Double Your Income Automatically
It is a common known fact that it is far cheaper to keep an existing customer then it is to acquire a new customer. With this fact in mind you need to do everything possible to keep your existing customers happy and find complimentary products to offer your existing customers.If you are a Mortgage ... more...

Buying and Selling Real Estate: Negotiating to Win-Win
You don't get what you deserve - you get what you negotiate for.If youve spent some time on homekeys.net, you probably noticed we generally dont carry a torch for tradition or conventional wisdom. Having said that, the well-worn clich above still holds true, especially in real estate transactions ... more...