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Go Fund Yourself

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Scott Stephens

January 2014 is going to bring about many changes in the Mortgage & Real Estate industries. These changes will most likely continue (according to top economists) through the rest of the spring and summer markets. One of the major changes … Continue reading →

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Specialization for first time Sellers

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Scott Stephens

There are many programs available for first time home Buyers. As well as a myriad of agents wanting to work with them. You see ads for them in literally every aspect of the real estate transaction. But who’s on the side of the … Continue reading →

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Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash or Rate of Return???

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Scott Stephens

What’s a Real Estate investor to use? The different methods available for calculating a good investment can be mind-boggling. You can spend days or weeks, reading books & blogs on the advantages, disadvantages and differences, on a slew of projection calculations. We’ll take a brief … Continue reading →

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Listing Your Home for the Highest Price Doesn’t always Net you more Money

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Scott Stephens

Every seller wants the most amount of money for their home. This is simply “Investing 101”. “The more zeros the better”, to quote one seller. Whether you are moving up to a larger home or retiring and doing something completely … Continue reading →

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FBI Shuting Off its Protection Against International Hackers

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Scott Stephens

A quick test of your computer can save you and hundreds of thousands of other people from a lot of headaches. Several months ago the FBI launched a safety net against international hackers, who were taking control of computers around the … Continue reading →

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Home prices ‘bottoming now,’ BofA Merrill Lynch analysts say

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Scott Stephens

Things look better on the home front now compared to late last year, notes Bank of America Merrill Lynch ($9.82 0%), which revised its home price forecast Thursday to say “prices are bottoming now.” In November, BofA Merrill Lynch analysts … Continue reading →

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