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Purchasing property with a spouse is usually a wonderful moment for most families. You’ve finally found the home of your dreams and now you can begin your life together. But the more pragmatic sorts will wonder if there is something they need to do to protect themselves in the case of a future divorce. (more…)

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If you have ever bought or sold a real estate property then you know that this transaction is a situation akin to that old saying that “it ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings”. People who are new to the process may believe that the real estate purchase is basically complete when the negotiation has been completed and the closing date has been set. However, veterans of real estate sales know that there are a whole lot of things that can go wrong at real estate closings. Until the closing is over and the transfer of the property is officially complete, neither buyer nor seller should assume that the deal is certain to go through. (more…)

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Buying a home is a really exciting experience. You’re realizing the American Dream. You’re choosing a place where you can make a life for yourself. You’re investing in something that could be good for your future. Unfortunately, a number of people go through this exciting experience only to end up disappointed with the choice that they have made in their home. They feel that they’ve paid more than they should, live in a neighborhood they don’t really like or picked a home design that doesn’t suit the needs of the family. Buyer’s regret is always a sad thing but it’s particularly sad when what you’re regretting is the purchase of something that’s so important in your life. (more…)

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Owning a home is the basic foundation of achieving The American Dream. For minority cultures in America, homeownership has historically been a milestone revealing that they have made it here in this country. As a result, many cultural communities are concerned about the fact that the recent home foreclosures sweeping the nation have created a setback for the minority homeowner.

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