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First Time Real Estate Purchase
Nothing can be more exciting & terrifying at the same time than buying your 1st home. Everyone talks about all the advantages of buying real estate such as the tax benefits, appreciation etc. But there are some risks involved and the more knowledge...
Is Bay Area Real Estate Risky Business?
Bay Area real estate is an ever-increasingly popular investment for prospective property or home owners in California. The location is prime, and the price is always right. Whether it is due to the area's oil-rich location near the shore, the...
The Money Pit
A dark legend in the world of real estate, the monster in the closet, the secret fear of all investors. Why do we do it?
Why do we pour time and money, blood, sweat and tears, into a home renovation when the house turns out to be the equivalent...
The Multiple Listing Service And The Realtor
MLS is the Multiple Listing Service.
The MLS is a database - an extremely convenient way to know what properties are for sale at any given moment. This makes it very useful to real estate agents and brokers.
Basically, the MLS is like a huge...
To Picket Fences
Of the 359 homeowners in my area, 112 are running afoul of the law in a deviously blatant way by committing the heinous "fence offence;" in other words, breaching Los Angeles municipal code sections 12.21 and 12.22 which limit front yard fence and...
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How to Get a New Kitchen
Do you want to improve the look of your home? Have you thought of adding value to your home with a brand new kitchen?
The thought of home improvements, like a new kitchen, can be lingering thoughts. Projects like these can be expensive endeavors when most of us do not have the additional funds sitting in a bank account screaming for you to spend.
Maybe it’s time you consider a Home Improvement Loan. You may have heard different terms like Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or Line of Credit. A HELOC could be the easiest and cheapest way to make improvements to your home and have your dreams become a reality.
A HELOC offers a low interest rate, usually tied to the prime rate and a low monthly payment, secured by your home. As the home owner, it frees you up to do whatever improvements you want on your home or property.
With a HELOC, you can have up to 100% of your home’s value available to you for improvements, rehabbing and life’s unplanned emergencies. You only pay for what you spend leaving funds available for other projects and/or emergencies. The loans are typically repaid over a 10 year amortization schedule.
A mortgage lender can better provide details and current rate information. Your available
income, credit score and equity in your home will play a part in determining your rate and ability to qualify for different program options. Your lender will also be able to explain to you any tax savings and other advantages the loan may have for you.
A HELOC can help you with: getting that new kitchen, remodeling a bathroom, building a home addition, buying new furniture, landscaping in the Spring, and so on. What you spend your money on is entirely up to you.
Remember, financing shouldn’t be the most difficult part of getting that new kitchen you’re dreaming of! With a simple Home Improvement Loan, you’ll be on your way to harder decisions- like picking out the new cabinets and light fixtures!
About The Author
Kimberly Shallenberger-Cameron currently manages the STLagent Team of Real Estate Consultants in St Louis, MO. Her website is http://www.stlagent.com, where she publishes the St Louis Real Estate Blog.
Kimberly also moderates the St Louis Community Forum Message Board at: http://www.stlagent.com/forum
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