http://getqualified.com Important Home Buying & Real Estate News en-us (c) copyright 2012 GetPrequalified.com. All rights reserved. 2010-02-22 17:41:57 2010-02-22 17:41:57 everything 3600 http://getqualified.com http://getqualified.com/images/get_pre_qualified_main_logo.jpg 429 85 GetPrequalified.com http://getqualified.com/article/105887/money/smart_investing_can_make_you_the_best_candidate_for_a_new_home.html Down payment sources include stock picks, money market deposit accounts, and treasuries. Consider these sources as ways to boost your down payment money to buy a house. 2011-02-18 00:04:57 http://getqualified.com/article/105886/insurance_home/updating_your_house_can_lower_insurance_rates_and_save_money.html Homeowner's insurance is one of the most important costs of owning a home. There are things you as a homeowner can do to save money and lower the rates of your insurance policy. 2011-02-08 12:31:05 http://getqualified.com/article/105885/loan_modification/mortgage_assistance_relief_services_mars_requires_clear_disclosures_from_foreclosure_rescue_companies.html The Federal Trade Commission has enacted the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule that regulates how foreclosure relief companies, and even real estate agents who advertise for short sales must conduct their advertising among other things. Make sure you protected. 2011-01-21 09:42:29 http://getqualified.com/article/105884/va_loans/saving_money_to_buy_a_home_not_the_ordinary_tips.html When buying a home you are face with many challenges - one of them being saving money. In this article we give you not so known ways to save money for your mortgage that don't necessarily have to do with spending less money at Starbucks. 2011-01-21 00:54:12 http://getqualified.com/article/105883/finance/acceptable_sources_of_down_payment_for_first_time_homebuyers.html Many first time home buyers find it difficult to come up with a down payment for their new homes. Here is a list of sources for that elusive down payment. 2011-01-06 15:24:58 http://getqualified.com/article/105882/real_estate_buying_a_home/mortgage_interest_tax_deduction_on_table_for_cuts.html The popular mortgage interest tax deduction may be up for elimination, if the Obama Administration has its way. Read more about tax break cuts that may be coming. 2010-12-21 16:59:33 http://getqualified.com/article/105881/mortgage_loan_programs/zero_cost_mortgages_no_cost_mortgage_are_they_good.html Zero Cost Mortgages - No Cost Mortgage - Are They Good? Only you can decide if you want to pay a higher interest rate so that you don't have to pay closing costs on your mortgage. All mortgages have costs associated with them. 2010-12-19 22:45:38 http://getqualified.com/article/105880/real_estate_foreclosure/speak_to_a_real_estate_attorney_thomson_law_to_decide_short_sale_or_bankruptcy.html In the event that you are faced with financial hardship and the decision to lose your home through a foreclosure or short sale or bankruptcy - you need to speak to a qualified Real Estate Attorney 2010-12-18 15:06:25 http://getqualified.com/article/105879/money/why_real_estate_agents_need_errors_and_omissions_insurance_in_2011.html If the real estate market rebounds in 2011 or 2012, real estate agents will need to protect their businesses with E&O Insurance. 2010-12-13 14:45:36 http://getqualified.com/article/105878/personal_finance/calculate_your_housing_budget_know_what_you_can_afford_before_buying.html Calculating your housing budget before looking for a home is a smart move. You will be in a position to know just what you can afford. Look at some issues related to your housing budget. 2010-12-08 16:55:17 http://getqualified.com/article/105877/first_time_home_buyer/buying_your_first_home_buy_what_you_can_afford.html There are many advantages of getting a smaller house when buying your first home. If you buy what you can afford, you can be sure to make your payments and build equity. 2010-12-08 16:23:12 http://getqualified.com/article/105876/real_estate_foreclosure/the_foreclosure_document_controversy_what_it_means_for_buyers.html Banks have put foreclosures on hold due to a document controversy. What does this mean for buyers? What if you have already bought a foreclosed home? Read about some of the issues of buying a foreclosed home. 2010-12-07 13:34:27 http://getqualified.com/article/105875/mortgage_loan_programs/the_va_vendee_financing_program_a_no_down_payment_alternative.html Both veterans and non-veterans can now take advantage of the VA Vendee Financing Program, which offers some of the benefits of the VA home loan, such as no down payment. 2010-12-02 15:48:38 http://getqualified.com/article/105874/real_estate_rental/signing_a_lease_to_rent_a_house_things_to_know.html Protect yourself as a house, home, apartment renter by knowing your renter rights. Review our tips for renting before you give a deposit and sign your rental contract. 2010-12-02 15:44:38 http://getqualified.com/article/105873/renting_a_home/add_on_rental_fees_and_background_checks_become_the_norm_in_apartment_leasing.html Adding rental fees to apartment leases and conducting thorough, technology-assisted background checks is becoming a new trend in the rental market these days. Learn to recognize excessive fees and how to protect yourself. 2010-12-02 14:11:04 http://getqualified.com/article/105872/real_estate/mansion_squatting_a_new_trend_for_rich_and_poor_alike.html A new trend emerging in the housing industry is squatting. So many people have lost their homes to foreclosure that some are resorting to sneaking into high-end mansions and living until they get discovered, kicked out, or worse. 2010-12-01 15:28:31 http://getqualified.com/article/105871/real_estate_selling_a_home/get_rid_of_your_house_strategies_that_may_work_for_you.html If you need to sell because of an emergency, a short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or giving your house away are three options that may work. 2010-11-24 15:38:00 http://getqualified.com/article/105870/real_estate/home_improvement_scams_increase_during_recession.html Home improvement and home renovation scams have always been a problem but are becoming more common. Learn how to protect yourself from home improvement scams. 2010-11-24 15:20:30 http://getqualified.com/article/105869/real_estate/mortgage_predictions_for_2011_trends_to_watch.html Mortgage trends are hard to predict sometimes, but recently experts came up with some predictions for the 2011 mortgage market. 2010-11-23 15:07:29 http://getqualified.com/article/105868/renting_a_home/bad_landlord_protect_your_tenants_rights.html There are some basic tenant's rights that all landlords must adhere to. Find out what to do when you have a bad landlord or landlord problems. 2010-11-23 13:18:48 http://getqualified.com/article/105867/mortgage_refinance/low_mortgage_interest_rates_spur_home_refinancing.html Current homeowners are cashing in on historically low interest rates by refinancing their homes. Find out if refinancing your home may benefit you. 2010-11-18 14:08:14 http://getqualified.com/article/105865/mortgage_loan_programs/introducing_justin_mchood_americas_mortgage_commentator.html Meet Justin McHood - America's Mortgage Commentator. Justin has years of mortgage experience and is a mortgage commentator on Zillow, Biggerpockets and many other websites and blogs. He has also been featured in Forbes, AOL, and ABC. 2010-11-12 11:42:46