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How to Determine the Best Time to Refinance Your Home Mortgage

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Determining the best time to refinance your home mortgage can take some effort on your part, but if you educate yourself on market trends, your research might help you save a lot of money on your mortgage. There are a number of circumstances that ... more »

How to Determine the Value of a Home

By wendyr

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Whether you are buying, selling, or just looking, you will want to accurately determine the market value of a home before taking action. Here are several ways you can gather enough data to make your own decision on the value of a home... more »

How to Disassemble Furniture When Preparing for a Move

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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When you're preparing to move, disassemble furniture for easier transport... more »

How to Draft a Roommate Agreement

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Roommates make lots of informal agreements about splitting rent, sharing chores and choosing bedrooms. It's best to put your understandings in writing, because oral agreements are too easily forgotten or misinterpreted after the fact. Here are ... more »

How to Earn a Commission in a Construction Negotiation

By mejlo

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If you know someone interested in building their home or if you would like to earn a decent commission on a developer's project, being the mediator of the builder and the client can earn you extra cash just by introducing them to one another. If ... more »

How to Feng Shui: Speed Up A House Sale

By DesignPro

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This ancient Chinese art is known to bring happiness and prosperity, improve one's health and give harmony to a home. It can also help to sell your house faster by combining elements to induce a sale. Why not give it a try?.. more »

How to Fill Out a Home Loan Application

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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The standard loan application is a long form, but with just a little time and information you can get it completed... more »

How to Find a Good Tenant

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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If you have property and want to rent it to a dependable tenant without hiring a real estate agent, here is a safe way to get one... more »

How to find a great place for rent

By Greatfunmoms

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There are few things you may want to consider before you decide to rent a place... more »

How to Find a Home Equity Lender

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Whether you're facing a change in your financial circumstances or you're making a considerable purchase such as a new car, home renovations or college tuition, consider a home equity loan or line of credit. These types of loans use the appraised ... more »

How to Find a Lender for a Home Loan

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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There are literally dozens of home mortgage lenders in virtually every locale. So how do you find the right lender for you? You have two basic options: you can hire someone (a mortgage broker) to find a lender for you, or you can take the ... more »

How to Find a Realtor in Alaska

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Alaska, "The Land of the Midnight Sun," comprises 571,951 square miles of real estate rich with a diverse climate, vivid culture and awesome scenery. Planning a move to Alaska means finding a licensed realtor who is familiar with the state's ... more »

How to Find a Rental if You Have a Disability

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Renters with disabilities have the same rights as renters without disabilities. Some apartments and housing projects have been designed to be utilized by disabled renters, but there are usually waiting lists... more »

How to Find a Rental Through a Finder Service or Leasing Agent

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Find a rental by using the free services of an apartment-locator or leasing agent... more »

How to Find House Plans Online

By eHow Internet Editor

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If you are in the market for house plans, remember to check out the resources available online... more »

How to Find the *One Section* of the $700 Billion Emergency Bailout Law That Can Lower Your Mortgage and Prevent Foreclosure

By David Sarokin

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Now that the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 has become law, it frees up more than $700 billion in federal money to rescue the ailing financial, credit and housing industries. But there's one sentence in the bill that affects you ... more »

How to Find the Perfect City to Live In

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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So you're bored with your old hometown and you want to find the city that's just for you. Start by matching specific places with your lifestyle and personal preferences. .. more »

How to Find the Perfect Rental Home

By jasmor81

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In most real estate markets across the US you can rent a lot cheaper than you can buy the same home. Finding your new rental can be a lot easier than you think, especially with the internet... more »

How to Fix A Foreclosure

By roylanders

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This article is an overview of what to do if you or anyone you know is facing a home foreclosure. Thousands of foreclosures are being filed by mortgage lenders across the nation as a result of the subprime loan fiasco and adjustable interest ... more »

How to Flip a House

By Amarande

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Flipping, in a nutshell, is when a person purchases a property, then sells it for profit. This process is generally carried out in a very short amount of time and makes the flipper a decent amount of profit in the shortest time period possible. ... more »

How to Get a Home Appraisal in Las Vegas

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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A home appraisal is a market valuation of real estate or property by a professional. Before a bank or lender will invest its money in your home loan, it will require an appraisal to make sure the property is as valuable as you say it is. The ... more »

How to Get a Home Appraisal in Palo Alto, California

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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A home appraisal is a market valuation of real estate or property by a professional. Before a bank or lender will invest their money in your home loan, they will require an appraisal to ensure the property is as valuable as you say it is. The ... more »

How to Get a Home Mortgage in Texas

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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You’ve decided that Texas is the place for you. So where do you start when it comes time to getting your Texas home mortgage? It may a bit scary, but with a little preparation and some good old common sense, getting a home mortgage in Texas isn’t ... more »

How to Get a Home Mortgage in West Virginia

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Before you set out to get a home mortgage in West Virginia, there are some steps you should follow. Lenders are extremely competitive, which works out in your favor. If you select the right loan, you could save thousands of dollars. Here are the ... more »

How to Get a Home Warranty

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Once you've decided you want a home warranty, follow these easy steps for protection... more »