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There is a new loan option available to people which is being advertised as an alternative to the reverse mortgage loan. It is called the REX loan. The main difference between the two loans is in the ownership of the home. With the reverse mortgage, you remain the owner of your home but you use home equity to receive income payments. With REX, you essentially enter into a partnership that says you will split the proceeds of any future home sale with the company that has partnered with you.

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If you’re interested in the environment and you’re looking to a buy a home, you can combine your needs by working with a real estate agent that specializes in green real estate. This term refers to real estate agents who take an all-around eco-friendly approach to their work. On the consumer end, they assist you in finding a home that is energy-efficient. On the business end, they implement green practices in the office.

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If you pay attention to the real estate trends happening in the United States today, you know that the whole nation is in the midst of a housing slump. However, you wouldn’t think that was the case if the only media you were exposed to was that being promoted by a group of home builders in Albany, New York.

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Good landlords and property managers get better tenants, better tenants mean less problems, lawsuits, complaints, repairs, damage and financial issues. Use the following tips to improve your standing in the community as a landlord and a property manager and get the tenants you want. (more…)

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With tax season upon us, it’s important to make sure that all property owners are getting their fair share of tax deductions. It’s not a matter of inventing deductions, but rather a matter of keeping careful records and noting all the deductions you’re due. Some of the biggest deductions and oft missed ones are listed below. (more…)

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Evictions are a tricky part of property management. Once you agree to rent to someone and let them move into your property they gain certain rights, which at times, can seem to be more in their favor than the property owner’s. (more…)

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Good landlords treat their tenants with respect and compassion. Good landlords also get good tenants that treat them with equal respect. (more…)

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There’s a lesson that all experienced property managers and property owners have learned but not all of them follow. It’s an obvious piece of advice that everyone should know but not everyone follows.? But, if you do you’re certain to save yourself from future problems and possible lawsuits. (more…)

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Rent or own, that’s the question. You need to live somewhere so you need to decide whether you’re going to rent a home, buy your own home, or continue living in your parent’s basement.

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The last thing you need if you’re pulling up stakes is for your mover to hijack your belongings. But it happens. A lot.

Each year, thousands of of people are bilked by movers or have their belongings lost or destroyed due to incompetence. Don’t become one of them.
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