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Home, they say, is the beginning and end of the world. Hence, we all have an emotional attachment to our dear home. But while buying a home, at times, we make the cardinal mistakes of ignoring some of the important facets of it. You might get enamored by the bright color of the sink in the kitche...
07/03/2009
If you are considering taking out a mortgage, it's no doubt you have images of your dream living space swirling in your mind as you go to bed each night. And none is surprised at that. The Columbia South Carolina real estate market is booming right now. People from all over are just flocking to l...
07/02/2009
It's no surprise that many people are currently trying to own a home in the Columbia South Carolina real estate market. However, too often people just get thrown for a loop when they begin the lending process. That comes as no surprise as well. Oftentimes finances can be one of the biggest sticki...
07/01/2009
When buying a home, there are many factors to consider. For some people, buying a home can be a very confusing process because so many different things come into play. However, buying a home in Columbia South Carolina doesn't have to be hard if you are able to make a good analysis of your persona...
06/30/2009
A good mortgage broker in Columbia South Carolina is something every potential homeowner or experienced real estate investor needs to have on their side. There is no shortage of brokers out there and they come in all shapes and sizes with various personalities. What people don't realize is that i...
06/26/2009
Unfinished homes present a great way in the Columbia South Carolina real estate market to save a lot of money and get yourself a new home in the process. If you buy an unfinished home, you can keep your monthly mortgage payment low and also lower your initial investment. You may also be able to...
06/25/2009
Everyone has heard a friend or relative in Columbia SC complain about having to take out a second mortgage but don't really know what that means. Let's find out! The real term for this is called a home equity loan. This is a common loan type that homeowners can use for whatever they want. A home ...
06/18/2009
According to MarketWatch, a subsidiary of the Wall Street Journal, U.S. housing starts bounced back with a vengeance in May, rising 17.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 532,000 after plunging 12.9% in April to a postwar low, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday. This was a surprisin...
06/16/2009
When looking for a home for you and your family you will come across all kinds of deals, bargains, and so-called values along the way. If price is a very tangible object for you and your real estate investment then you might seriously want to consider the value of foreclosures. If you are hoping ...
06/15/2009
When you first buy a home, it can be very frustrating and complicated but it can also be extremely exciting. There is no feeling like being able to call a home your own and have the freedom to decorate it and change it any way you want. Unfortunately, life happens and sometimes you won't quite be...
06/12/2009