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Options When Equity in Your Home Is Gone
April 23, 1999 I have been transferred and need to sell my home. The market has gone down and I owe more than the home is worth. Is there any relief available to allow me to avoid paying the difference to the lender at the time ... more...

Is FHA Responsible For the Leaky Roof?
March 19, 2001 "We just purchased a home with an FHA loan and the seller did not disclose many problems?The roof leaks, the toilet is falling through the floor?FHA inspected the house before we moved in, and they will get the house if we default and move out? We thought ... more...

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Section 8 Housing
Section 8 Housing The Section 8 program began during the Great Depression to increase the housing choices available to very low-income households by making privately-owned rental housing affordable to them. It provides rent subsidies, either rental certificates or vouchers, on ... more...

Second Home, Vacation Home
Second Home Second home is a seasonally occupied property that is not the primary residence of the owner. Such residences are usually found in areas with substantial opportunities for recreation or tourist activity. Second Home As Investment However, when market is ... more...

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Must Haves for ANY Business The 2005 List
As a business consultant I get the opportunity meet hundreds of professionals in every imaginable business each year. And time and experience have taught me one thing there are a few Must Haves for any modern business. My clients hire me to ensure their business does well so the first thing I do ... more...

Under Construction During the Storm A Hurricane Guide for Businesses that are Under Construction
As a business owner, youve likely created a hurricane plan for your business and your family, but did you overlook your construction project? Dont worry, youre not alone. Most people dont even think about preparing their construction site because its not written into their "construction timeline." ... more...

Real Estate Investing - House Problems
Houses can have lots of problemsReal estate investing requires expertise in recognizing these problems and the costs for repair.Sometimes you stumble onto a jewel investment by discovering a house where mom was an excellent housekeeper, and all thats necessary is minor cleanup of the premises to ... more...

Getting Legal Debt Help
There are valuable and legal companies who can provide help with your debt. Whether you need some non-biased advice or debt management help, you can find reputable companies to assist you in getting out of debt.Non-Biased Advice With A Credit CounselorCertified credit counselors offer non-biased ... more...

How A New Millennium Home Loan Benefits A Homeowner In a Katrina Like Disaster
Hurricane Katrina has taken it's toll up in a 4 State region along the Gulf Coast. Many homeowners have been left at with huge repair and little or no insurance money to help with the fix-ups. A New Millennium Home might just be the solution for Future Katrina Like DisasterMany People are stuck ... more...

Termite and Moisture Damage Not Reported
I have done so many appraisals where I saw obvious damage that was not reported by the other inspectors. The first couple of times I thought it was just carelessness. I came to realize it was the same agents who had found what I call pocket contractors or repeat business. Most buyers are not aware ... more...

Mortgage Loan Shop Smartly or Pay Too Much
Shopping for the right mortgage loan is the best way to save money provided you do it correctly. There are a number of mistakes to be made along the way; mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars. Here is what you need to avoid making them.If you are in the market for a new mortgage or want to ... more...

Poor Credit Mortgage Reigns High Among Mortgages Available to Bad Credit Borrowers
Like a big brother keeping notes of the erring behaviour of his younger sibling, credit reference agencies like Experian and Equifax maintain a record of each person entering into credit transaction. While a few instances of arrears are considered admissible, as the incidence of bad credit ... more...

Searching for CLUEs: What Homebuyers & Sellers Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance
Homebuyers and sellers should be aware about issues involving homeowners insurance and the C.L.U.E. database. C.L.U.E. stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange and is a collection of homeowners insurance claim history enabling insurance companies to access five years worth of prior ... more...

Louisiana Real Estate - A French Influence
Obviously, Louisiana had a rough year in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina. The state will recover as will Louisiana real estate.LouisianaLouisiana has obviously been in the news because of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. To say the entire episode is a tragedy is to understate the obvious. ... more...

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