Real Estate Market: The Quintessential Business Cycle
The United States, Canada and all other modern industrial economies experience significant swings in economic activity. In some years most industries are booming and unemployment is low; in other years most industries are operating well below capacity and unemployment is high. Periods of economic ... more...

To Buy or to Renovate Your Miami Home
If you are living in South Florida, your home may have been battered by hurricanes and hot sun, and it may not have the same features and amenities that so many new homes and condominiums in the South Florida market offer nowadays.Are you looking at a pool, spa or tennis court? Are you looking for ... more...

Pricing your House to Sell
Most Sellers set their initial asking price at an amount somewhat higher than they are actually willing to accept, fully expecting a buyer to open the bidding with a lesser amount.While price is the most frequently negotiated item in any home sale, you may be able to creatively provide financial ... more...

How to Avoid Paying Mortgage Insurance
In today's world, a borrower should not be paying mortgage insurance (PMI) on their home mortgage with a few exceptions such as an FHA loan. Mortgage Insurance is a thing of the past.Lets first explain what mortgage insurance is. A lender requires a borrower to pay mortgage insurance if the loan ... more...

Dish Network
Let me give you a Dish Network OverviewAlong with a superior all digital picture, DISH Network satellite TV also features other advances. High Definition (HDTV) delivers the sharpest, clearest TV picture available today. And DVR gives you unprecedented control over your TV viewing by letting you ... more...

The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home
1. Save on your income tax.Yes, something good can come out of income tax. Due to income tax deductions, the government subsidizes your home purchase. Therefore all of the interest and property tax you pay throughout the year can be deducted from your gross income tax. A nice perk.2. A Hidden ... more...

Tips for Buying a New Home
My wife and I recently purchased a new home in Tennessee. Here are some helpful hints we picked up along the way:1. Use all of the online resources available. Almost every state and local government has a website where you can research real estate information. The data on home sales, taxes, and ... more...

Home Loans For People With Bad Credit - When you Should Wait and When You Should Get a Home Loan
Home loans may seem like a bad idea for people with bad credit, but there are times when a home loan can help your credit score and your budget. To know if a home loan is best for you, consider factors such as your current financial situation, current rent payment, and future goals.Raising Your ... more...

Credit Card Debt: How To Control It
A lot of people spend more money than they can afford to repay toward their credit card debts. To regain control over your finances and to manage your debt, here are some solutions you can try.CREATE A SPENDING PLANIn many cases, people design and then stick to a spending plan to get their debt ... more...