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Monday, January 28, 2008 4:11 PM

What does “renting with an option to buy” mean?

It’s tough to sock away funds toward a down payment when you’re laying out rent every month. No wonder rent-to-buy arrangements seem like a sweet deal.

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Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:09 AM

What's the difference between a fixed rate vs. ARM mortgage?

There are two basic types of mortgages: fixed rate and adjustable rate. Fixed rate mortgages have interest rates that stay the same throughout the loan's

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Monday, November 26, 2007 11:58 AM

What fees are included in the closing costs?

It depends which side of the table you’re sitting on. If you’re a buyer, you’ll get a list of your expected closing costs when you first sign up for your

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Monday, November 19, 2007 10:56 AM

What are the pros and cons of new home developments?

When you’re deciding what type of home you want to buy, it can be appealing to bypass older homes and apartments and go for a brand-spanking new place.

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Monday, November 12, 2007 11:55 AM

What’s the deal with foreclosures? Is buying a home at auction a good idea or is it too good to be true?

If a homeowner runs out of money, someone always comes running, either the bank holding the mortgage or the local tax assessor wanting payment. Somebody

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Monday, November 05, 2007 11:53 AM

Who pays the real estate agent fees?

The seller. Yay, the one bullet you dodge as a buyer! When a house is put on the market, the sellers usually sign a contract with a real estate broker

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:30 PM

Ready to lighten up?

I love light, especially in my bedroom. In the morning the sun blasts in and excites me about the great day ahead! But I also want to control the amount

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Monday, October 29, 2007 10:47 AM

How much do we need for a deposit/down payment?

Between the time you make an offer on the house and the closing , you could lay out tens of thousands of dollars that will be held in a special account

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