Who is your biggest mentor? Mentors help you build and use the gifts and potentials within you to make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you. There are many mentors available, but one is the greatest of all. This article reveals the best mentor you should have in life. I […]
I have met many people who have lost money when they sold their homes. In fact, I am one of those people, and it has happened to me more than once. There are a number of factors that can cause a financial loss when you sell your home, including needing to sell at the wrong […]
Unfortunately, the answer to the question “How much money do I need for a down payment?” – The question is one that many people learn the hard way. Here we make it easier for you. The amount of down payment required for the purchase of a child care, daycare, Montessori, preschool, or special needs school […]
The food prices of the great depression in the 1930s were something of a paradox, when you look back and consider how everything was so cheap and yet, at the same time, too expensive for many people living in those times. Food prices weren’t much of an issue for those who were employed during the […]
There are many alternatives, when it comes to making our decisions, on how and where to invest our funds/money! Options include: the stock market; bond market; goods; United States Treasury Vehicles; and real estate. Since, historically, real estate is considered by many to be one of the safest long-term strategies, and owning your own home […]
Not everyone can afford to put their residence on the open market and wait patiently for months to execute the deal. The common process when listing your property on the open market will be: Question/interview many real estate professionals Authorize a listing contract with a person to list your home for an exact period of […]
If you’re worried about losing your home to foreclosure and you’re falling behind on your mortgage payments, there are some financially smart things you can do to save your home. It is best to learn about the foreclosure laws in our state and understand the well-documented case law. You should probably immediately seek the professional […]
Many times, homeowners in foreclosure come to me and ask, “What are my options right now?” Right now they are facing foreclosure with the auction in a month or two. Here is my answer. 1. You can call your lender and ask them to reinstate the loan. You may be allowed to reinstate or update […]
As with any period of economic downturn, comes a wave of financial “hard times” for many homeowners. These tough times are causing a spike in foreclosure rates which is a result of many homeowners no longer being able to keep up with their mortgage payments. Lending institutions in tough economic times are forced to foreclose […]
As a real estate agent and registered forester, I have some qualifications to write about buying and selling rural real estate, primarily land. I have sold millions of acres as a realtor and managed millions of acres as a ranger since 1973. If you are considering buying rural land, this article can help you with […]