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<title>Bill Carey - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Bill Carey - Real Estate Broker/Investor helping home buyers and sellers exploite opportunities in the market with Killer Strategies to Grow Income & Equity. Investor, Broker and Landlord Bill can help you make money with your real estate investments. Bill's first real estate investment a college rental in 1974. Bill continues to buy and sell having recently purchased his new primary home a short sale lake front home at a 55% discount. Learn how to save 10's of thousands if not $100's of thousands in short sale or foreclosure homes. Buy pretty homes in the best neighborhoods 30% - 60% ... ]]></description>
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<title>You Can Save 30% to 60% on Your Next Home Purchase for Short Sale Foreclosure Buyers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't miss the opportunity to grow your equity by $100's of thousands with your next home. The best deals are beautiful homes needing no repairs in the best neighborhoods of your city. My wife and I recently purchased a new lake front home with all the bells and whistles at a 55% discount.]]></description>
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<title>3 Killer Mistakes Home Sellers Make That Drive Buyers Away and What to Do to Get Them Into Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:45:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling your home is not as easy in today's market as it has been in past years. Only the best homes in a neighborhood are selling. Best meaning, the best price, the best looking and the best with the easiest access. To be the best choice for the buyer and to sell your home pay close attention and avoid these three common mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>3 Common Mistakes When Buying a Vacation Or 2nd Home and How to Avoid Them</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:25:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vacation home and 2nd home buyers have thousands of choice locations around the world. Unless you are very wealthy you should consider limiting those choices. If not you may fall victim to these three common mistakes and not have a true vacation when you use your vacation home.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investing - Buy the Worst House in the Best Neighborhood</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you compete with Investors who are on the look out for the great deals? A way to get a deal for yourself is to limit your search to areas and neighborhoods that you know or can learn quickly. With foreclosures and bank REO's in every neighborhood you should fine tune your search habits. ]]></description>
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<title>Buying New Construction - 5 Tips What to Do When Buying Foreclosure New Construction Homes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:04:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Banks are overloaded with foreclosure and soon to be foreclosed properties yet they still try to hit a home run with every deal. New construction properties are a different animal the banks want to dump them ASAP. Homes are usually incomplete, costs hundreds or thousands to close up and make secure. They are in a fast state of deterioration only a special investor buyer knowledgeable in construction is willing to look much less buy.]]></description>
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<title>College Towne Properties - 9 Steps Our Brokers Use to Help You Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:40:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Home buying is a process that your professional real estate broker will follow to help you move from being a buyer to being an owner. The broker who truly represents you will advise you through the process to help you keep more of your money in your pocket. We have more college students buying homes to share with roommates saving thousands a knowledgeable professional real estate broker will help you with the process.]]></description>
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<title>Off Campus House - 7 Tips For College Students to Buy Your Own Off Campus House</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:19:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The costs associated with your College living expenses, apartment rents, utilities, food, maintenance can be more flexible than you may think. While planning for your next fall semester take some time and compare the costs of dorm living on campus, off campus rental home or apartment living. You will find that overall these costs are pretty much the same for the size, condition and location of the property.]]></description>
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<title>Beach Condo - Condo Upgrades to Help You Make Thousands More With Your Investment Beach Condo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:01:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beach condo upgrades. The real estate market is slow, property values are down. Now is the best time to invest in upgrading your beach condo. By upgrading now you take advantage of the slow building market and get some great pricing from the contractors and suppliers.]]></description>
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<title>Investment Properties - Don't Get Burned by Home Inspections on Your Investment Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:29:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Real Estate profession has for years been pushing residential home buyers to have the property they are buying inspected by a "certified home inspector". Even with certified or licensed home inspectors all are not the same the services are as different as people that offer them. Each state has different rules and regulations governing the licensing of home inspectors some are non-existent others protect the inspector by offering not much of a real inspection to the buyer.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - Make an Offer - How to Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:09:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A written offer to purchase contract is more than stating the offer price. The terms and conditions you set can be the most important part of the contract. The offer to purchase is your beginning point of the negotiation cover your bases.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investment - 7 Tips to Protect Yourself When Buying Rental Investment As Your Residence</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:48:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Residential real estate is used as rental property everywhere in every neighborhood an in every price range. Multi-million dollar estates to small efficiency condos. As a buyer you could actually buy a home and not take possession while someone else is living in your home with you making all the payments.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - Finding the Right Property - How to Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:34:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your real estate professional has helped you find the right area you know what price range will work now we can go see available properties. The real estate agent has the comparable data of recent solds and for sale properties - this will help us keep on top of the market and be able to pinpoint a great deal and the best property for you.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - The Mother Test - How to Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:11:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When buying a college investment rental property with your student or for your student remember that this is the place where he or she may be living for the next 2-4 years. I suggest that the property and the area be put to the "Mother Test".]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - Find Your Broker-Agent - How to Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find a professional licensed Realtor, Real Estate Broker or Agent qualified in residential or commercial brokerage. Specific local campus knowledge is the key to your success. Interview 2-3 potential agents by phone, email or better yet on recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - Show Me the Money - How to Buy a College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:50:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[College parents you have been through this before and you know the buying process is straight forward. The problem is that emotions take over and get in the way. Help your student put aside the emotional aspect and the process will be much easier. Go in with your eyes open.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - 5 Tips to the Best Areas to Buy Your College Rental Property</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:44:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents, Investors and Students are finding College Towns to be a profitable and great place to buy rental real estate. Even with the slow economy and that Colleges/Universities are not providing enough dorm units college students still need a place to live. Where should you buy? ]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - 7 Reasons For You to Invest in State College Rental Properties</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:19:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nationally commercial and multi-family construction companies are building apartment and condominium complexes near State Colleges and Universities. Not so at Private Colleges and Universities. Every new complex has a waiting line of students longer than the number of units available.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - Rent Or Buy 7 Steps to Big Savings With College Rental Properties</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:40:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Undergraduate Devon is a college freshman and will be moving from her on-campus dorm to an off-campus housing apartment. She is looking at rental rates of $525.00 plus her split of the utilities which is $23.00 per month these are $160.00 more than her current dorm costs. There must be a better way...]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - 5 Steps to Failure - What You Can Do to Save Your Student the Landlord</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The College rental market is an untapped source of income and big savings for college parents and investors. Watch out there are major pitfalls to having your student be the landlord it could cost you thousands of dollars. The legal issues are another matter, here are some plain facts.]]></description>
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<title>In-State Tuition - 9 Steps to Save Big Dollars For Your Student With In-State Tuition</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1025206</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:46:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[State College and University Tuition, Housing and Misc Fees are going through the roof. Causing Students and Parents to take out large loans ($40,000, $50,000, $60,000 and higher) to pay for the cost of a four year state education. In some states the cost difference between in state and out of state students can be as high as $5,000 to over $14,500 per semester. Well worth the effort to gain the in-state resident status.]]></description>
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<title>College Rental Properties - 9 Tips For You to Make Real Money in College Rental Properties</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investors are making it big by Investing in well located properties near State Colleges & Universities.  College applications surge. Nationally, more students than ever before -3.3 million- will graduate from high school this year, said David Hawkins of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Two-thirds of graduates are expected to seek some form of higher education. The trend is expected to plateau next year, then decline slightly.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investing - How Part-Time Investors Are Losing and What You Can Do to Win in Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:49:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Into this new year we are now seeing the bad decisions made by pretend real estate investors from last year. There are too many untrained or poorly trained real estate investors in the marketplace today. January 4th we inspected 3 homes in pre-foreclosure or foreclosure that were purchased by investors from the bank in in the prior year. These were all good money deals for knowledgeable real estate investors but not these guys.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investing - 5 Steps to Improve Your Success Ratio With Real Estate Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:51:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate investors for the most part know their market place. They know what has sold and for how much and maybe to whom it sold. By following the deals you missed, deals you didn't win, or the deals you passed on will give you great insight into your competition and what they are willing or not willing to take on.]]></description>
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<title>9 Hurdles in Your Way to Mortgage Pre Approval</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:04:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being pre approved for a mortgage before house hunting will make the process go faster and can save you money. Your real estate agent will insist you apply for and receive a pre approval before starting to look for homes. It will save your agent time, keep you on the right track to complete the purchase process]]></description>
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<title>Home Buying - 7 Steps to Success When Buying Your First Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:01:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interview 2 to 3 Buyer Agents pick the one you are most comfortable with. Make sure they can give you the service you need. Real estate agents who can send you daily emails of homes that fit your criteria will get you into your new home faster and save you money at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Home Sellers - 8 Ways to Survive Foreclosure Before it Happens to Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:56:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People lose their homes to foreclosure everyday. Thousands each month across the U.S. it is an epidemic a financial epidemic that is sweeping this country. People who in most cases through no fault of their own come into financial problems, job loss, divorce, medical emergency, accidents, job transfer, death in the family just to name a few and lose their homes.]]></description>
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<title>Investors - How to Buy Your First House</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:13:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For new real estate investors the first one is the hardest. Too many negative possibilities and consequences are running through your mind. The only way to get around that is to jump in and make some offers until one is accepted. Then a new set of fears step in that's ok because you got over the first ones you can deal with these.]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways Home Sellers Screw-Up Their Home Sale</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 07:54:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling your home is not a science but there are some standards that should always be maintained. For some reason sellers can get in the way of their own sale and mess it all up. Some sellers can't understand why real estate agents ask them not to be present during showings. Buyers are not too interested in hearing the gory details of how little Johnny killed the cat in the dryer or any other wonderful stories.]]></description>
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<title>Pre Foreclosure Investments Are They Right For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 09:33:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foreclosures are at an all time high in most states. Does that mean that pre foreclosures are right for your real estate investing business? Some gurus, mentors and investing teachers are pushing pre foreclosures as the only business to be in, while others are saying to take a step back. You may want to take a serious look at how you actually work your pre foreclosure business.]]></description>
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<title>Vacation Beach House - 5 Solid Reasons to Buy a Vacation Beach House Now</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/115753</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:01:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have ever considered a Beach house as a second home or vacation rental home now is the time to buy. After January and in February or after everyone else is starting to think spring now is the time for you to get a jump on the process. Now before all your competition gets up and running to start the annual bidding war.]]></description>
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<title>7 Costly Mistakes Home Buyers Make</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:14:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a home is a major investment for most homeowners it's the most costly investment they will ever make. It is even more costly for some because they fall into the traps and mistakes such as; paying more than they should for a home, missing out on the home of their dreams, buying a home that doesn't fit their needs. By watching out for the 7 costly mistakes you can take proper action to avoid them.]]></description>
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<title>8 Steps to Finding the Right Real Estate Agent For You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/114551</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:21:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A plan is what's necessary to finding your next home and finding the right person to work it with you is the first step to your success. You need an agent you trust someone who honestly wants to work with you. You should interview 2 or 3 agents to find this person. Working with the right agent can save you time and possibly thousands of dollars.]]></description>
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<title>Common Home Buyer Mistakes When Moving Up to Your Next Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:16:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you already own a home moving up to your next home is a completely different experience from the one you had as a first time home buyer. It is very important to consider the issues that can complicate this situation. The timing of your present home sale and the purchase of the new home is a juggling act that requires your constant monitoring.   Follow some simple steps to keep the process moving forward so you don't get left out in the cold or dealing with the ownership issues of two homes.]]></description>
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<title>Vacant Homes - 5 Tips to Cure the Most Costly Problems of Vacant Houses</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:17:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have transferred across country, your home is on the market but not getting very many showings, weeks go by before anyone visits the property. A potential disaster is waiting to happen. Your vacant home, vacant rental units, unused vacation and second homes are where major problems can easily occur when no one is checking. Here are 5 problems that can be avoided if you or your agent pay attention.]]></description>
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<title>Home Foundation - Hidden Foundation Problems That Could Cost You Thousands in Your Next Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 07:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Homes are built on a number of different support systems; the standard well known types on footings are slab, crawlspace, and basements. There are others that deal with particular soils conditions such as piers, grade beams, driven piles and engineered post tension slabs.]]></description>
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<title>15 Money Saving Techniques of a Professional Buyer Agent</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:55:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are all so skeptical we don't believe much of what we are told. We need the reassurance of seeing for ourselves proven results. At the least we require some sort of guarantee or commitment from any salesperson we are dealing with. Real estate is no different.]]></description>
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<title>Vacation Homes - Resort Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:54:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Villas, condos, townhouses, twins, quads, and single-family homes at the beach or in beach resorts. Vacation homes offer a great opportunity for investors. The second home and vacation home market has been skyrocketing. The baby-boomer generation is in or approaching its peak earning years and not afraid to spend money on real value.]]></description>
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<title>You Can Make Thousands More With an Investor Real Estate Agent</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:20:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most real estate investors you actually have a real job and started working on your investment business so you can tell your boss what he can do with the JOB. Until that time comes how many hours do you have to grow or even start your business? A knowledgeable professional Real Estate Agent may just be your answer.]]></description>
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<title>New Investors Define Your Market</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:50:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A problem most new real estate investors have is wanting it all by trying to learn all aspects of investing. There are tremendous opportunities across the board, but it may be better for you to define a market learn it be successful and then spread your wings. 5 ways to become successful in your market will help you bring larger profits faster.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors 7 Resources For Financing</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:37:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number one question from all new real estate investors is "Where do I get the Money"? Here are 7 resources used by investors across the country in their businesses everyday and very successfully.]]></description>
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<title>7 Shortcuts to Internet Home Buying</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2005 05:52:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Searching for a home is becoming easier every day with more access to web sites across the country; Realtor.com is the king of real estate listings. There are real estate company sites such as ColdwellBanker.com and Remax.com where you can access the local affiliates and all their listings in the US, Canada, or International. Or a little back door play is to go to the state board of realtors where they list all the local realtor boards and the local MLS sites.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors - How Ugly is Ugly?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2005 15:14:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ugly can be horribly ugly - it can be an odor, mold, roof leaks, insects, animals, foundation problems, structural problems or vandalism. Over the past years the ugliest homes I've seen are the foreclosure properties where the families have left behind the kids toys, the school books, clothes, children's art work, trophies, pictures, Christmas ornament, the things your parents save for you from your early years. I don't think it gets any uglier than that.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors Get in the Game</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 08:04:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The time is now, it is always now. Yesterday was lost opportunities and tomorrow will be today's lost opportunity. There are investor opportunities all over the country in land, residential, multi family, and commercial properties. ]]></description>
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<title>Investors Make More Money in Higher Priced Houses</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:07:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently I looked at a foreclosure which from the front appeared to need some work, new roof, shutters, window repairs, painting, landscaping - a normal deal but the tell tail sign of the blue plastic's occasional wave from above the roof that gave away a real problem.    The rear of the house had an almost non existent roof, shingles were in piles sheathing exposed and 2 rafters open to the weather which caused major damage to that part of the 2nd and 1st floor.]]></description>
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<title>First Time Home Buyers - A Better Way to Buy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:09:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The buying process is pretty simple, today almost anyone can buy a house. With all of the special financing programs interest only, no money down, 40 year fixed loans, and even if you have bad credit you can buy a home, you just need more down payment. Also your interest will be higher. No problem, well not really...]]></description>
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<title>Flipping - Real Estate Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2005 20:57:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term flipping in real estate brings up the thoughts of bad and unsavory characters out to steal houses from little old ladies and unsophisticated home owners. The truth is that the thieves and crooks should be in jail. Those of us who make it a part of our business buying and selling property should not be aligned with that same bunch.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways an HOA Can Hurt Your Property Value and What You Can Do to Stop It?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:51:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a property owner in a community which has Home Owners Association with legal covenants and restrictions you have 3 choices 1) Become active in the management, 2) Attend meetings and have an understanding of what going on, 3) Do nothing and pay the consequences of ignorance.   Acknowledge your ownership and take control of your property. There may be restrictions that you may not agree with some don't make any sense.]]></description>
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<title>8 Steps to Survive a Corporate Transfer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 06:49:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know the first time your spouse comes home and says we have a great opportunity or how do you feel about New Jersey, or what do think about Phoenix? Something is in the air but you're not quite sure what it is. The next time you hear it you know the drill, get ready for the madness. Here are some hints for the first timers.]]></description>
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<title>Home Owners Increase Your Net Worth</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:46:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real Estate values increase in areas of housing shortages and areas where turn over is greater i.e. the popular areas where families continue to transfer into. Where the schools are perceived to be better and shopping areas have high end stores. A plan for trading up will increase your net worth faster than waiting for appreciation.]]></description>
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<title>Home Buyers - Foreclosure Deals May Be Right For You</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2005 12:23:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Consider this; as there are more and more bank foreclosure properties on the market a good bet is that there is one right for you. A big discount on your home purchase could be worth many times the time and effort to find and make it ready for your family. Find a good agent who understands the market and you can save tens of thousands on your next home.]]></description>
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<title>Residential Investors - Move Up to the Big Dollars</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2005 12:17:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying, renovating, flipping low cost properties is not the way to riches. Working in the below $100,000 neighborhoods your profits won't take you very far. Consider that in most cases 3 months to 12 months to turn a property over before you do the next deal your profit may average $1,000 per month. You can make that working for some else part time without all of the headaches.]]></description>
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<title>Homeowners Holiday Decorating Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:35:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OHSA probably will not be coming around this holiday season, but maybe they should. Hundreds of people are hurt every year installing holiday decorations cuts, broken bones, strains, electrocution, and falls from ladders, falls from roofs, tripping, slipping, and sliding. These things and more will do it every time putting a big damper on your family holiday. Here are six ways to make life easier and longer lasting.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors Sell Your Own Homes - For Sale by Owner</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:45:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling real estate is always a challenge - pricing, advertising, showing Buyers, attorneys, inspections? There is a lot of work to make the process go to closing. With all the extra work there are some short cuts that keep you in control and may put more money in your pocket if you sell it yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investor - The 6 Steps to a Successful Buying Formula For Investment Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:15:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Strategies for buying investment properties don't vary much across different type of properties: Basically paying the least amount you can to insure a nice profit when you sell or refinance. Here are some basic formulas that work every where and a new twist that your real estate agent or title company can help you with.]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage Finance - 5 Tips For the First Time Buyer of a Home Mortgage</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:40:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[40 Year Mortgages are on the way, are they right for you?  Some mortgage companies are now offering a 40 year mortgage. For the first time home buyers and move up buyers this could be just what you need to get into the house of your dreams. Some things to consider on your next home purchase.]]></description>
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<title>Home Sellers - Surviving the Home Inspector</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:07:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's world of home buying and selling the home, an inspector can ruin the sellers' day with stoke of his pen or a keystroke on his notebook computer. It doesn't have to be that way, home sellers have plenty of time to be ready for the buyer, buyer's agent and any home inspector. Below are some quick items to have your home ready.]]></description>
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<title>Investors - Why Not Abandoned Real Estate?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 19:50:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We drive by them everyday - abandoned houses, commercial property, apartments all boarded up some fenced in. They've been there for so long it doesn't register any more, doesn't trigger us into action. There is gold in those boarded up properties. Follow these 7 steps to make small changes in how you do business.]]></description>
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<title>6 Problem Areas and What to Do When Selling Your Investment Property</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:40:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At some point it will be time to sell your investment property; it may be a headache, your tenants are killing you, and you need to get out. It could be approaching the end of its economic life as a tax advantage for you or you may even see some big profits if you sell now. Whatever the case here are 6 areas of concern when selling investment Real Estate.]]></description>
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<title>7 Fixups to Sell Fast and For Top Dollar</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:22:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do it yourself, 7 home fix-ups or remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home. Here are some weekend projects that will provide added benefit and value to your property. Take a close look inside and out to determine what projects you can and want to take on, do those first before turning it over to contractors where you will increase value but at a higher cost.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors - Where's the Best Deal?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:07:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foreclosure, pre foreclosure, auction, estate sale, out of town sellers, subject to, get the deed, assumable loans - there are a whole slew of ways to take over real property. What is the best for you? Don't overlook buying a house at a discount through the MLS with a Realtor.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Teams - Fulfilling the Broker's Role</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/102452</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2005 14:18:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past twenty-five to thirty years the real estate brokerage business has changed dramatically. The office or brokerage of 12 to 25 agents was where new and experienced agents were trained in the every day operation of the business. Quotas were normal for offices and to move in to a top office you must be a proven top producer. Today the owner/manager is more inclined to have a warehouse of agents filling desk space (80 to 120 agents) with a few 3 to 5 agents who are top producers 15 dollar million plus.]]></description>
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<title>Fixer Uppers - Build Your Own Equity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:01:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fixer uppers can mean anything from complete gutting and rebuilding to paint touchups and carpet cleaning. Home Buyers can increase the value of the property and their equity with what can be some minor improvements that most others do not want to attempt. Here are 6 ways a buyer can find great deals on fixer upper homes.]]></description>
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<title>Expired Listings - 7 Steps to Sell Fast and Get Top Dollar</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/100510</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/100510</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 06:56:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over 50% of homes listed for sale do not sell during their listing period. In some markets it's as high as 65%. The dirty secret in the real estate business is that most homes don't sell on the first go around. Blame the agent, blame the home owner both are at fault. 7 steps below will give you the best chance of your home selling first time out.]]></description>
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<title>Home Sellers - Be Ready For Holiday Buyers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:44:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe we should take our home off the market during the holiday season. Nobody buys houses during the holidays - Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years. Maybe you don't but sales can and do take place at this time. Life events take place every day, one of them could be the sale of your home.]]></description>
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<title>Home Buyers - Your Price, Not the Listing Price</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/99355</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/99355</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2005 14:30:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the media, news people in general and the political hacks who tout the minimal rise in interest rates as a great calamity have given great concern to some home sellers and real estate agents. Now, you the home buyer have an opportunity to get a better deal on your next home.]]></description>
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<title>Home Sellers - Smart Fix Ups to Sell For Top Dollar</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/98382</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:53:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your home is not in great shape, 30 years old and it looks every day of it. There are some things you must do just to get rid of it, why not do a little more and make some money on the deal? 7 fix ups to help you sell fast and get top dollar.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Investors - Bank Foreclosures</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:41:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The time is now to get in on year end deals from banks and mortgage companies who are carrying foreclosure properties (REO real estate owned). Foreclosures - REO's are an on going problem for the mortgage industry at a 52 year high, banks and mortgage companies are overloaded with homes.]]></description>
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<title>Home Buyer Beware - 10 Extra Costs You Pay For!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/98413</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:24:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purchase price is not the only cost that effects your home buying adventure. Whether this is your first home or you are moving up or down in housing there are costs that will have a large effect on your ability to close the transaction. Some are required by your lender, some are required by common sense. Make sure you are budgeting for these 10 extra costs.]]></description>
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<title>New Construction Home Buyers - 7 Reasons Why You Need an Agent!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/97749</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/97749</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:02:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a new home is different than buying a resale although most of the rules are similar. New home sales representatives work for the builder. If you buy a new home through the builder's sales rep you will have no one representing your interests. Most states do not require builder sales persons to be licensed real estate agents. Who is on your side?]]></description>
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<title>FSBO - 7 Steps to Working With Buyers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2005 13:44:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buyers are more knowledgeable and discriminating with the internet, buyer agency, and required disclosures FSBO home sellers have it all stacked against them.  It's more important than ever to get the information you need to be armed with the facts so you can avoid the mistakes that can cost you months and thousands of dollars.]]></description>
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<title>7 Steps to Sell - For Sale by Owner</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/96174</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 13:30:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We know that true market value pricing and a full court press marketing approach will bring buyers to your door. Use these 7 Interior and exterior steps to make sure that your home is ready to be shown to the new buyer who may want your property.]]></description>
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<title>7 Ways to Sold - Marketing Strategies For FSBO's</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 13:10:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real Estate marketing to get your home in front of as many qualified buyers as possible as soon as possible will cost money and time. In the end it is worth it for the FSBO or any home seller. Follow these 7 Ways to Sold and you will find your way out of the maze and on to your next home.]]></description>
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<title>Home Selling - 7 Ways to Determine Market Value of Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/93612</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:58:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pricing your home correctly is the #1, must be done first, priority item in the path of selling your home. If your home is not priced at true market value, you lose. You lose money, you lose excess time on the market, and you may also lose the opportunity to sell your home.]]></description>
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<title>3 Reasons Why You Must Price it Right!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/93059</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2005 13:09:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pricing your home correctly is the first and most important step in the selling process. Whether you list with an agent or sell by owner the wrong price will cause lost income and/or excessive marketing time. You have options, either to contract with a professional Real Estate agent or do your due diligence and research to find the true Market Value of your home. In the examples below we show why pricing is so important.]]></description>
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<title>Home Selling - 7 Easy Steps That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars When Selling Your Own Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/91931</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2005 09:06:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know that homeowners across the country sell their own homes every day? It is true that 80% of FSBO's end up listing with a real estate agent? But with these 7 easy steps you can save thousands of dollars for you and your family.]]></description>
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