Articles for category: Real Estate

Karla News

Buying Your First House in Chicago

About four years ago I got a wild-hair up my rear end about getting my first house. You see, I have this very unhealthy competitive thing with a friend of mine who lives in St. Louis. He had just bought this great townhome in suburban St. Louis. It was a gorgeous place and he was ...

Karla News

Sample Apology Letter to Landlord for Late Rent Payment

If you are experiencing a financial hardship, paying your bills can be about as pleasant as a root canal. Sometimes you have no choice but to be late on your rent. An apology letter to your landlord might help your relationship. While some landlords will be angry no matter what, others might be understanding and ...

Karla News

Top Foreclosure Listing Sites for Florida

As I am in the market to buy a home right now, I have come across many resources in order to find homes for sale, bank owned homes and foreclosure listings. Following are what I have decided to be the best 3 listings featuring mostly or all foreclosure and Real Estate owned homes. http://www.fl.foreclosure.com is ...

Karla News

The Simple Life in a Travel Trailer

In this day and age we have very busy lives. We have work to do, family to take care of and other things that keep us busy. We no longer have the time to sit back and watch the world go by. There was a time where things were less stressful and life was slower. ...

Karla News

FHA Home Loans: What Types Are Available?

The FHA offers five different types of loans for new and existing home owners. These loans are guaranteed by the FHA, but are actually made by traditional lenders who have been approved by the FHA. Since the FHA is “backing” the loan, a lender may be willing to lend to someone who they otherwise would ...

Karla News

Best Places to Live in Oregon (2011)

This article, the twenty-fourth in a 50-state series, ranks the best places to live in Oregon based on three criteria: (1) median household income (adjusted for cost of living); (2) educational attainment (% of residents 25 years and over who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher); and (3) property crime rates per 1,000 residents ...

Karla News

The Lake House: A Love Story that Transcends Time

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reteam for romance in director Alejandro Agresti’s remake of the Korean film Siworae (2000), exploring a mysterious mailbox that somehow bridges time. After moving away from her peaceful lakeside home, a lonely physician begins writing letters to the frustrated architect who now occupies the unusual house, only to discover that ...

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Overview of First Time Home Buyer Programs

First time home buyer programs offer tax incentives, down payment assistance, and financing options for buyers with less than perfect credit. Not all programs are available to first time buyers and each requires applicants to meet eligibility requirements. Buyers can conduct online research or consult with a mortgage adviser to determine which program is best ...

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How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser

The job of a real estate appraiser is one of the best jobs in the world. It allows you to dictate your own hours, work from home and spend time with your family whenever you want to. The skills of a real estate appraiser incorporate maths and detective skills as well as good interpersonal skills. ...

Karla News

Best Places to Live in Nebraska (2011)

This article, the forty-fifth in a 50-state series, ranks the best places to live in Nebraska based on three criteria: (1) median household income (adjusted for cost of living); (2) educational attainment (% of residents 25 years and over who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher); and (3) property crime rates per 1,000 residents ...