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Buying Foreclosure Properties

Are you considering buying foreclosure properties? Discover how to find foreclosure properties and why a foreclosure home auction might not be a good choice. more...

House Repossession

Local councils are to receive notification prior to house repossession. Discover how this change will affect homeowners who are unable to make mortgage repayments. more...

Buying a Home After Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13 reduces your credit score, but this condition is not terminal. Buying a home after bankruptcy remains possible. more...

Social Factors to Consider Before Buying a House

Considering buying a house? Not all the costs associated with the purchase of a house are quantifiable. Take a look at this checklist prior to buying. more...

Advice When Buying Foreclosure Properties

Buying foreclosure properties is a great way to reduce the cost of home ownership. Discover the pitfalls of buying a bank foreclosure property and save time and money. more...

Should You Buy at House Auctions?

Auction properties are currently widely available due to the growth in property repossession. House auctions provide an opportunity to buy a house at below market rate. more...

Property Auctions- Pros & Cons

Whether buying a property to live in or seeking a buy-to-let investment, everyone wants to save money. Is a property auction a good way to achieve this objective? more...

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Buying a New Home in Canada

By: Douglas Bonderud

Buying a new home can be an exhilerating experience, but can also be fraught with difficulties. Knowing what to expect and what to watch out for can prevent major problem more...

$6500 Home Buyer Tax Credit

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit up to $6,500 for qualified existing home owners purchasing a principal residence. more...

How to Sell a House Without a Realtor

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Some people prefer to sell their homes themselves. Part of the selling process is holding an open house, and these tips will help ensure that event is successful. more...

Prepayment Penalty for Home Loans

By: Swapna Antony

Mortgage prepayment makes sense only when there no prepayment penalty. This article explains the different types of prepayment penalties and ways to avoid the penalty. more...

How to Buy a House at Auction

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Buying a home from an auction can yield massive bargains on properties. But one needs to do a little research and prepare properly before bidding. more...

Choosing the Right Property

By: Wei Yin Wong

When buying a house, consider the location of the property, whether it has access to roads or public transport, its view, floor plan and position to the sun. more...

Costs of Buying a House

By: Wei Yin Wong

Apart from a home deposit, Australian home buyers also need to pay government charges and stamp duties, fees for the lender, legal fees and building inspection fees. more...

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