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Buying Property in the Cape Verde Islands

The ten Cape Verde Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean more or less half way between Portugal and Brazil, have been attracting foreign property buyers for a few years now.

Owning Residential Property in the UK

United Kingdom, and particularly London, property has for many years been a popular mode of investment for foreign investors and indeed, at one recent time, it was estimated that some 60% of London residential property was owned by offshore companies. London real estate has also performed well in investment terms.
There are no restrictions on the […]

Real Estate Investing — Motivated Buyer?

What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the term
– motivated seller?
You probably think of someone who is desperate to sell his
property, as quickly as possible, for well below the market
price - right?
Well, sometimes that’s true but often it’s not.
There are many reasons, other than desperation, that motivate a
person to put their […]

Are You Committed to Selling For Sale by Owner?

In today’s real estate market, a home-grown website, ad in the local paper and yard sign with directional signs on the corner, are just not enough. For most for sale by owners (FSBO), little incentive exists to invest the time and effort in building a meaningful web presence and the long-term upfront costs of […]

The Real Estate gurus B.S.!

We have all seen them making fantastic promises that you will be
financially free in 90 days. The sales pitch is so intoxicating
that you would probably get a DUI if you were driving your
vehicle. Less then fifthteen minutes into the infomercial your
calling the toll-free number giving them your credit card
information. A week goes by, there is […]

Home Buying Tip: Know Your Rights Under RESPA

Buying a home can be a complicated and confusing process. It’s also probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make.
These two factors combined add up to this — you need to be well informed about your home buying rights.
Here’s the most valuable home buying tip you’ll ever receive: Learn about RESPA. More specifically, learn about your […]

The Rising Foreclosure Rate

While the number of new mortgages boomed between 2000 and 2003, foreclosure rates also hit record highs. Conditions have improved somewhat since mid-2003: over the last two years the foreclosure rate has flattened. The delinquency rate has also improved slightly with the number of delinquent loans hovering near 4.4%, down from highs […]

Home Equity Loan or Cash Out Mortgage Refinance

If you are a homeowner interested in cashing out equity in your home, how do you know if a home equity loan or refinancing with cash back is a better choice for you? Here is what you need to know in order to make an informed decision.
Home equity loans and cash out mortgage refinancing […]

Mortgages 101

Finding the perfect mortgage is like finding your dream home; it takes lots of work. You may find that you have a few questions about mortgages. Buying a home can be a very stressful time, but through a little education, you can understand every step of the process in securing your financing.
Don’t think that banks […]

Poor Credit Mortgage UK: Paying Interest is Better than Paying Rent

To try and get approval for a poor credit mortgage UK is not difficult in present day loan market. There are lenders in the market who offer mortgages in spite of poor credit. But the fact is that you have to pay higher interest for a poor credit mortgage UK. There is probably no other […]