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The FSBO (under construction) Section will contain a free service to my Buyer clients who may be interested in the purchase of a For Sale By Owner.  Sellers who have indicated that they are not represented by a Realtor (TM) are offerred this free exposure for their homes.

FREE FSBO Assistance
FREE FSBO Assistance Program Description
   Description: This document describes the full FREE FSBO Assistance Program - Please review if interested.
FREE FSBO Assistance Showcase Examples
   Description: Attached are TWO sample FSBO Showcase pages -- there are about 20+ other options if desired.
Home Financing Info
Help with Credit Scores
   Description: This article describes your rights for handling of credit scores and how to fix errors.
Budgeting for Household Expenses Means More than Mortgage
Consumer Financial Fitness in Metropolitan Area
Credit Scoring Booklet - Impacts on You?
   Description: Credit Scoring has a tremendous impact on your ability to buy your home of choice. Learn here!
Establish Objectives - Then Choose Mortgage
Financial Fitness Improves Chances of Home Ownership
Florida Homestead Tax Exemption Rules
   Description: Want to know how your new taxes will be calculated in Florida - download this file
Homes & Money Quarterly Newletter - Is it time to Refinance?
   Description: Capre Diem - Seize the day. Or as Tom Ward puts it in
Reverse Mortgage Consumer Guide from AARP
   Description: If you want to learn about Reverse Mortgages... this is it...
Reverse Mortgages - Aid for Financially Strapped Seniors
The Issue of Liquity
VA Mortgage Benefits Expanded
What is a CASH FLOW Mortgage ?
   Description: This is a Powerpoint presentation that overviews the concept of Cash Flow Mortgages
Home Inspection Info
EPA - Guild to MOLD
   Description: A brief guide to Mold, Moisture and your Home
Lead - How to Protect your Family
   Description: If you own or are considering purchasing a home built before 1978, you need to read this brief.
For Investors
1031 Exchange - Capital Gains Tax Calculator
   Description: These calculations show the approximate capital gain taxes deferred by performing an IRC Section 103
1031 Exchange - Refinancing Before and After
   Description: For taxpayers intending to refinance either before or after exchanging property, This is a MUST READ
1031 Exchange - Related Party Transactions in a Nutshell
   Description: What is a related party transaction and why is it important?
1031 Exchange - Structuring the "Drop and Swap"
1031 Exchange - The Role of the Real Estate Agent
1031 Exchange - Using a Seller Carry-Back Note
   Description: See how this can be done without being classified as boot
1031 Exchange Expenses
   Description: What are they and how do they effect the Exchange
1031 Exchanges - Vacation or Second Homes?
   Description: Read this article to understand what can and can not be done with Vacation and Second Homes
1031 Tax Deferral Strategies
   Description: Are you thinking of investing in Real Estate - then you will need a good Nationwide Exchange Service
2006 Slowdown seen for Expensive Homes, Condos
   Description: An investor pullout fromthe housing sector this year causes concern for investors. Read here why!
7 Ways to Make Money on Investment Properties
   Description: With a
Caution: Main Street Wealth Moving to Wall Street
Home Builders Begin to Limit Investor Speculation
How to Choose Insurance for Investment Properties
Is Too Much Cash a Problem?
   Description: It's difficult to imagine that mounds of cash might be a problem, but it could be!
Join the Game, But Know the Real Estate Investing Rules
   Description: It seems like the dream job -- buy real estate, sit on it until the price goes up -- Yeah Right!
The Investors New Years Resolution
Too Many Flips back Investors into Tax Corner
   Description: Flipping real estate is a popular strategy these days, but beware -- the IRS is watching. Why?
Monthly Newsletters
Monthly Newsletters from Dave Congdon
Relocations
Portable on Demand Storage Systems - PODS
USPS - Change of Address Notifications
For Sellers
'Good Deal' Matter of Interpretation
   Description: Everybody's looking for a good deal. Buyers want Highest Price - Sellers Want Lowest. What is a Deal
Benefits of Proper Pricing
Choosing your REALTOR ®
During TOUGH TIMES - 10 Ways to Make your Home more Salable
Home Sellers Do's and Don't for 2006
   Description: Preparing your home for sale is one of the most important thing you can do.
Make a Good First Impression
Moving Checklist
Negotiating Points Sells Houses - Benefits All
   Description: When I'm looking to sell a property, the first thing I have to look at is the
Not all Real Estate agents are REALTORS - Learn Why
Pricing Right - Seller Job Number One
   Description: It seems during a slowing market, the last person to get the message that the house needs a lower pr
The CURSE of the First Offer
   Description: Sometimes, when everything goes right we have trouble accepting it... read why
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers & Sellers 2005
   Description: Here is a quick summary of the major mistakes made by Buyers and Sellers in 2005. Read and Heed
For Buyers
'Good Deal' Matter of Interpretation
   Description: Everybody's looking for a good deal. Sellers want the highest price and buyers want below Asking.
An Interview with a Hot Tub Lung Sufferer
   Description: People who don't change their water or filter enough are probably at risk. Understand how!
Diciphering Title Insurance
   Description: Interesting article... understand what Title Insurance is and how to get it at the best price!
Financing Options
Home Buyer's Handbook
   Description: The idea of purchasing your first home is bound to bring many questions to mind.
Improve Your Chances
Mortgage Application Checklist
Not All Real Estate Agents are REALTOR (TM) - Why it Matters
Questions For Your Lender
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers & Sellers in 2005
   Description: Take a few minutes to review this article so that you do not make the same mistakes in 2005
Market Conditions
Bubbles Are, Like, So Transparent
Top Mistakes Made by Buyers and Sellers in 2005
   Description: Good Advice... take a look
What's In - What's out for Homes in 2006
Financial Planning
Capital Gains Refresher Course
   Description: Still confused about capital gains tax relief? Welcome to the club. I hope this brief summary helps
Five Steps that May Turn the Market to your Advantage
   Description: The Market goes up, and the markets go down. but what steps can you take when it is volatile?
From a Friend - Advice to Prevent Identify Theft
Home Ownership Crucial To Boomer Women's Retirement
   Description: Approx 40 million baby boomer women are the largest generation to reach age 42 to 60 in history
Making the Nursing Home Choice
   Description: While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time..........
Funnies Worth Viewin
New England vs Florida Weather
   Description: So New Englander's think that Hurricanes in Florida are Bad!
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