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Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Behind every new foreclosure is a desperate family willing to do anything to save their home. And as foreclosures continue to mount across the U.S., so do the number of con artists trying to take advantage of...

Tags: Financial – Thrifty – Credit – Foreclosure – Mortgage – Staff Pick – Association

How Landlords Can Use Credit Scoring to Make Rental Decisions

Many landlords don't realize that they can quickly and easily review the Credit History of prospective renters by ordering credit reports (and criminal background checks) online. When a property manager...

Tags: Homeowner – Financial – Renters

FHA Streamline Refinance

The FHA has had a program involving streamlined refinance options since early 1980s. The programs is designed for less documentation and a speedier approval process. What is the FHA Streamline Refinance...

Tags: Homeowner – FHA Loan – Mortgage – Thrifty – Staff Pick

How To Challenge Your Property Assessment

If your home value is dropping but your property taxes are not, you can appeal the assessed value of your home which may help lower your taxes. Property values are down, so why doesn’t your property tax ...

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How Can I Afford A Fixer-Upper?

The purchase of a house that needs repair is often a catch-22 situation, because the bank won't lend the money to buy the house until the repairs are complete, and the repairs can't be done until the house has ...

Tags: Financial – Homeowner – Repairs

Obama Loan Modification Plan Explained

The key components of Obama's foreclosure-avoidance program are loan modification and loan refinancing. The details of this provision has created an extraordinary opportunity for millions of people to either...

Tags: Homeowner – Thrifty – Mortgage – Staff Pick

FHA Mortgage Insurance

Buying a home with an FHA Loan? Putting less than twenty percent down? You will very likely be required to purchase FHA mortgage insurance. What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance and Who Needs It? Mortgage insurance ...

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