Articles for category: Real Estate

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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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How to Buy El Paso Foreclosures

El Paso is a large city in western Texas that provides plenty of chances to find cheap real estate deals through foreclosures. When a lender forecloses due to the home owner’s delinquent mortgage payments, the lender files notice with the court clerk. Buyers can learn how to obtain these El Paso foreclosure notices. They can ...

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Loft Living in Downtown St. Louis

The Merchandise Mart Apartments in beautiful downtown St. Louis, Missouri, offer a hip urban lifestyle with plenty of amenities for the residents of this beautiful vintage building. Living in downtown St. Louis lends a sweet blend of modern luxury and historic architecture along with a location convenient to commerce in this gateway city. Residents of ...