Get Inside the Mind of the Consumer: Websites Every REALTOR® Needs to Know Studies indicate that over 80% of today's home buyers visit the Internet long before seeking the professional assistance of a REALTOR®. This means that, thanks to popular realty-themed websites that compete for your bus
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02/10/2009
The Short Sale While a short sale may be a last resort for many homeowners facing foreclosure, it also represents a great opportunity for potential home buyers and real estate investors. This article is designed to help answer a few basic questions about the substantial risk and reward invol
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02/10/2009
Glossary Use this glossary as a reference for the Essential Knowledge section. The terms included in this glossary are used throughout the various topics discussed in the Essential Knowledge section. 1003 Uniform Residential Loan Application. 1008 Transmittal summary. Acquisition indebtedness A l
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02/07/2009
Identity Theft: 5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. This means that an identity is stolen every 3 seconds, costing the average victim nearly $4,000 and nearly 175 hours to straig
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02/07/2009
The Truth About Appraisals Knowing the Guidelines Solves the Mystery The appraisal process often baffles consumers. They may feel that their home is worth a higher dollar amount, and so the appraised value doesn't always make sense to them. It is important to know that the appraiser is co
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02/07/2009
The Federal Reserve and Mortgage Rates Understanding What Causes Interest Rate Movement Consumers are often misled when it comes to the subject of the Federal Reserve and how it affects mortgage interest rates. Often the media is the culprit causing the confusion. In the last few years, the Fe
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02/07/2009
Six Tax Breaks Every Homeowner Should Know Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." More than 200 years later, this certainly holds true. And while being a homeowner won't add years to your life, the modern tax code has a numb
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02/07/2009
Christopher Shearer knows what it takes to be a successful nationwide lender specializing in Colorado and Florida expert financial advising. We specialize in assisting high net-worth individuals with very exclusive properties located in Colorado and/or Florida. Since the start of our operation,
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02/07/2009
Christopher Shearer knows what it takes to be a successful nationwide lender specializing in Colorado and Florida expert financial advising. We specialize in assisting high net-worth individuals with very exclusive properties located in Colorado and/or Florida. Since the start of our operation,
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02/07/2009
Christopher Shearer knows what it takes to be a successful nationwide lender specializing in Colorado and Florida expert financial advising. We specialize in assisting high net-worth individuals with very exclusive properties located in Colorado and/or Florida. Since the start of our operatio
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02/07/2009
