Despite Adverse Conditions, Optimistic Investors Find Opportunities via Distressed Assets While declining values, debt maturity and tight credit access, and stalled construction may continue to plague commercial real estate in the United States for the remainder of 2010, economic indicators point towards the potential for economic recovery this year. For investors, this environment reveals a [...]
Continue reading...Monday, January 4, 2010
HUD Booklet advises real estate buyers to search for an agent who will represent their interests in real estate transaction In its first revision in over 10 years, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advises home buyers that it is their responsibility to search for a real estate agent that will represent their [...]
Continue reading...Friday, August 28, 2009
The real estate industry has been one of the primary recipients of the global recession. But because of sheer persistence and dedication, indications are showing a positive outlook. Here’s a representative scenario in New Hanover in Wilmington, North Carolina as reported by Wayne Faulkner: “The steady increase in local home construction – albeit from minuscule levels [...]
Continue reading...Friday, August 21, 2009
Homeowners who consider refinancing do so in order to save money on interest payments. If you intend to refinance, the rule of thumb is to ensure that the new interest rate is below two percentage points from what you are currently paying towards your mortgage. There are other reasons why a homeowner would consider refinancing. Let’s [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 18, 2009
When a student applies for financial aid, usually the college will award the cost of attendance and/or a fixed amount for debts. For example, an undergraduate may receive up to $4000 per year (maximum total $20,000), while a graduate may receive up to $6000 per year (maximum total $40,000). There are conditions, however. The amount received [...]
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