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		<title>You Can Create Wealth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[YOU CAN CREATE WEALTH Yes, I’m talking about YOU – you can create wealth. In the first place, it would be useful to understand the definition of wealth. To the bankers and accountants, wealth simply means money in the bank, properties or shares investments. I would like to give you a different perspective. Donald Trump, [...]]]></description>
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<p>YOU CAN CREATE WEALTH</p>
<p>Yes, I’m talking about YOU – you can create wealth.</p>
<p>In the first place, it would be useful to understand the definition of wealth.</p>
<p>To the bankers and accountants, wealth simply means money in the bank, properties or shares investments.</p>
<p>I would like to give you a different perspective.</p>
<p>Donald Trump, who was in millions o<span id="more-1295"></span>f debt, flipped his position over night.</p>
<p>Mother Theresa, who walked the streets of Calcutta with zero dollars in her pocket, can call for millions in donations.</p>
<p>So what exactly is wealth?</p>
<p>Wealth is a form of energy &#8211; energy you emit if you have the right thinking and association with the right people.</p>
<p>Let me explain further.</p>
<p>Right thinking means having the right mindset. It starts from believing in yourself and your idea.</p>
<p>Remember the saying “you reap what you sow”. What you sow in your mind, you reap in your life. Your outer world is a mere reflection of your inner world. The reason is simple: You take action based on you what believe; you get the results based on what you act on. </p>
<p>Knowing this simple logic of belief, action and result, it is apparent that our belief system plays a vital role in our success – whatever success means to you. If you believe that you can be successful, if you believe you can be rich, than you will take action to work towards your goals. Though the result is not guaranteed, your effort will improve your chances of getting it.</p>
<p>The reverse is also possible. You believe you cannot be rich for whatever reason (maybe you did not have a great education). Hence you will not work on your goals and because of the lack of effort, the likelihood is that you will not get what you wish for.</p>
<p>Therefore, the first step to wealth creation is having the right beliefs, or changing your beliefs if your existing beliefs are not serving you. Although most people easily understand this, it is perhaps the toughest step in practice. A belief system takes years, if not decades to build up. It takes great determination to change what has been ingrained in our minds, and more often than not, many will not persist, especially if they do not see immediate results. </p>
<p>Right thinking also means having the right attitude, including being grateful for what you receive in life. Start by having gratitude for little things, such as having the food on your table.</p>
<p>Life is kind. The more grateful you are, the more you will receive.</p>
<p>Association with the right people means making a decision to be in a community of people with positive mental attitude. These are like-minded people; they are ready to support you in your quest for bigger things in life.</p>
<p>The right people will also inspire you, both with their results and lifestyles.</p>
<p>They inspire you because you see that your limit is not your limit. From what they have achieved, you realise there is so much more you can do. You realise that you can get what you deserve if you don’t compromise but instead set high standards for yourself.</p>
<p>You will also learn their habits – habits for success. You begin to develop routines that bring you closer to what you want.</p>
<p>Being in a circle of successful people means you can model after them. Some of them may even become your mentors or coaches. Success leaves clues. You can observe carefully what brings them success, and duplicate their formulas into your life. In other words, you don’t have to re-invent the wheel. You can learn from their mistakes as well. Anyway, life is too short for you to make all the mistakes by yourself!</p>
<p>When you have both the right thinking and association, you have what it takes. You will begin to see results. As you advance, it becomes easier because success breeds success. At this point, the law of attraction comes into play. You become a magnet, not only to money, but also to other successful people and good things in life. </p>
<p>Yes, you or anyone can create wealth, BUT, only if you have both of these – the right thinking and association with the right people. Start by making the decision to take that path&#8230; and you will be surprised what you will attract into your life. It’s your life – LIVE IT TO THE FULL!</p>
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<p>Jack Canfield has a new wealth program. Check thesgrprogram.com for Details The main teachers behind The Secret have launched a new program and it is based on employing the Law of Attraction to create wealth. Now you can learn how to use the &#8220;Law of Attraction&#8221; to create whatever you want in life &#8211; be it money, love or happiness &#8211; and generate abundance in all areas of life. Get 7 free lessons @ thesgrprogram.com To assist people worldwide in manifesting more money, Brian Wong created the &#8220;Law of Attraction Riches&#8221; Free Strategy Report. This report teaches how to apply the Law of Attraction to money and how you can take action to make a fortune with the Official Teachers from The Secret. Get Your Free Report Here: lawofattractiongoldmine.bravehost.com Download &#8220;Law of Attraction Riches&#8221; and discover: &#8212; 7 Free Lessons on the &#8220;Law of Attraction&#8221; from the Teachers featured in The Secret. &#8212; Tons of FREE Passive Income Information, Tips and Resources &#8212; The Teachings of Abraham &#8211; Esther Hicks Channeling Abraham Master Course Audio CD set &#8212; Bonus E-books, Including: 1. The &#8220;Science of Getting Rich&#8221; by Wallace D. Wattles 2. The &#8220;Master Key System&#8221; by Charles F. Haanel Visit lawofattractiongoldmine.bravehost.com and download &#8220;Law of Attraction Riches&#8221; now for all the GREAT details. Learn how Thousands of people are making a fortune with the Official Teachers from &#8220;The Secret&#8221; Jack Canfield is co author of the chicken soup for the soul seiries with Mark Victor Hansen. Visit the &lt;b&gt;&#8230;&lt;/b&gt;  <H3>Frequently question about property and creating wealth</H3>Is the United States Showing Signs of Classic Socialism?<br />Contrary to popular belief, Socialism is not a political system; it is an economic system distinct from Capitalism.</p>
<p>Socialists mainly share the belief that capitalism unfairly concentrates power and wealth among a small segment of society that controls capital and derives its wealth through exploitation, creates an unequal society, does not provide equal opportunities for everyone to maximize their potentialities and does not utilize technology and resources to their maximum potential nor in the interests of the public.</p>
<p>Nazism, on the other hand, known officially in German as National SOCIALISM (German: Nationalsozialismus), refers to the ideology and practices of the National SOCIALIST German Workers’ Party or NSDAP under Adolf Hitler, and the policies adopted by the dictatorial government of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.</p>
<p>Hitler said in 1927, “We are SOCIALISTS, we are enemies of today’s capitalistic economic system for the exploitation of the economically weak, with its unfair salaries, with its unseemly evaluation of a human being according to wealth and property instead of responsibility and performance.”<br />
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    <strong><a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="/authors/tan-teck-beng/33661" title="Tan Teck Beng's Articles">Tan Teck Beng</a></strong> -<br />
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<p>Tan Teck Beng, is a Certified Professional Trainer, IPMA (UK) and business coach and has co-authored a book called “You Can Create Wealth” with KC See, founder of MasteryAsia and the Quest Group. For more information you can call +65 6225 2968 to book a seat for our FREE seminar, or alternatively you can visit www.masteryasia.com for more details.</p>
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		<title>The Time is Right for Investment Property Mortgage Refinance</title>
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<p>If you own investment properties, then you may want to consider refinancing them and get a lower interest rate. This may lower your payments, which can mean more money in your pocket. Even though the housing market may be in a slump right now, it is still a good time to refinance while interest rates are still low. Read on to discover how to get the most from your investment property mortgage refinance.</p>
<p>The fir<span id="more-1214"></span>st thing you should do is to shop around for a good mortgage broker. They are the professionals when it comes to financing matters. A good mortgage broker can hook you up with the right lender to help you get the best loan for your circumstances.</p>
<p>A very important point to remember is to do your research before you do anything. Learn everything that you can about the loan refinance process and interest rates. Make sure that you check out the mortgage broker thoroughly before committing to anything. Most are honest, but as with any business, there can be a few unsavory characters out there.</p>
<p>If you go into this venture knowledgeable and fully prepared, the process will go a lot smoother and you have less of a chance of being taken advantage of. The goal is to get the best interest rate that you possibly can. Make sure that you are keeping current on the changing interests rates.</p>
<p>Another good idea is to buy down. What this means is that, if the current interest rate on your mortgage is 7%, you could pay a few thousand at closing and end up with a 6.5% interest rate. This is sometimes known as paying points. It is a good way to save thousands of dollars over the term of your loan and end up with a lower monthly payment to boot.</p>
<p>Never be afraid to walk away from a deal if you can&#8217;t get the interest rate that you want. If you have studied the market and you know what the current rates are, then you have the ammunition that you need to negotiate a great deal.</p>
<p>There is nothing that says you can&#8217;t use more than one mortgage broker or more than one lending service. Don&#8217;t be shy about using them against each other for competition. If ABC mortgage broker says he can give you a 7% interest rate, call up XYZ mortgage broker and ask them if they can beat it. You may be surprised at the results.</p>
<p>The bottom line is to never go into any type of business deal blind. Research, research, and then research some more. Become familiar with the investment property mortgage refinancing business. Then, negotiate for the best interest rates. Pay down your points and come out a winner!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you take a look around online to try to find tips that will help your home sell faster, you should not have to look very hard. The question is how to separate the facts from the opinions. Well, the simple answer is to take the advice of the professionals that have the experience and [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you take a look around online to try to find tips that will help your home sell faster, you should not have to look very hard. The question is how to separate the facts from the opinions. Well, the simple answer is to take the advice of the professionals that have the experience and talent when it comes to home sales. The longer answer is to try think about what you read in terms of common sense. home sales can be a complicated thing when you <span id="more-979"></span>get down to all the paperwork, title searches and negotiations but at the root, selling a home is simply about marketing a product. True this is a fairly BIG product but it is sales all the same and consumers want the best value for their dollar and they want to be happy with what they have purchased. Buyer&#8217;s remorse is much different when you are talking about $200,000 or more.</p>
<p>The first thing that needs to be mentioned has pretty much been beaten to death in articles but I list it here because it is completely true. A home needs to be clean to sell. Not just everyday clean, show home clean. Think about it this way, you would not buy a dirty shirt or a dirty car. Why? Because it implies that the previous owner does not take care of it and that it is in bad condition. Home buyers think like this. If the home is dirty then what other things have been left unfixed or in poor condition? Maybe nothing, but is that a risk you afford to take?</p>
<p>Pricing is another big issue for some buyers and sellers alike. Sellers have the tendency to want the highest dollar for their homes and rightfully so, but in that one must remember that your home&#8217;s value and the value YOU place on the home are different. Proper pricing is dependent on the local market, and what homes in your area are currently selling for. Home values do not depend on fond memories or the emotional worth that you have for the property. Buyers will typically not care that your children grew up there or that your father built the home himself. They care about what the home can offer them if they choose to buy it. Buyers will look at the value of your home in respect to what else is on the market in your area and if the home is overpriced, you better believe that their realtor will tell them that.</p>
<p>The final word on home sales would have to be curb appeal. This is another term that is always mentioned in the same breath as home sales and has a huge effect on the presentation of a property. Curb appeal is simply how good your home and property look from the street. First impressions are huge in this industry and it can be very difficult to market a home that does not impress at first sight. The last thing that any seller wants is to see prospective buyers drive up and then after looking at the home, drive away. Just like any other product that is for sale, the packaging must catch a buyer&#8217;s attention and catch it for the right reasons.</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll sell your house faster — and for more money — if you avoid these common pitfalls.</p>
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<p>Is there anyone in here who has hired a home stager when selling their home?<br />
I was looking into this as a career and wanted to see if it&#8217;s a good thing to get into.  A home stager is someone who helps you to declutter and make the home your selling more show home like, it helps people see themselves in that home.</p>
<h3>About Author</h3>
<p>Jake Marsh is an experienced, professional real estate agent with a degree in marketing, who specializes in <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.jakemarsh.com" target="_blank">Denver, Colorado real estate</a> For access to <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.jakemarsh.com/denver-mls-search.php" target="_blank">Denver MLS</a> listings, contact Jake today</p>
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		<title>Tips For Your Real Estate Finance and Investment Strategy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have decided you would like to start investing in property but you are not exactly sure how to go about it. One thing you should do before you begin is to research the financing options that may be available to you. Most people, when they first begin their endeavor with property investing, find [...]]]></description>
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<p>You may have decided you would like to start investing in property but you are not exactly sure how to go about it. One thing you should do before you begin is to research the financing options that may be available to you.</p>
<p>Most people, when they first begin their endeavor with property investing, find that financing is their only means of purchasing property. The following is some information regarding real estate financing and i<span id="more-919"></span>nvestment strategy that may be beneficial to you.</p>
<p>When you hear the term &#8220;leverage&#8221; applied to real estate financing and investment, you will find that this term simply means to use borrowed money for financing your property investment. Your initial investment will be the money that you use for a down payment.</p>
<p>In order for this leverage to be beneficial in your real estate finance and investment strategy, you will want to secure the borrowed money at a low-interest rate and make sure the term of the loan is over the longest period of time that is possible. This is to avoid yourself from being tied up in the property and having least money for your own or other investment usage.</p>
<p>You do have to remember, however, that the risk of your investment is tied in directly with leverage. If you place a small down payment on the property, the leverage is high and the ratio of the amount owed to the value of the property is high, making the property a high risk. The more money you put as a down payment on the property, the lower the leverage and the lower the risk.</p>
<p>Many, in their real estate financing and investment strategy, use pyramiding to acquire more properties. What this simply means is that you are using the equity on one property to help you purchase another.</p>
<p>For example, you purchase a property for $100,000 by making a down payment of $20,000 and borrowing $80,000. The properties value at the time of the purchase is $110,000. Six months later, you have a positive cash flow of $1,000 a month on the property and its value has increased by $40,000 due to your renovations. You now have equity of approximately $70,000 or more in the property.</p>
<p>You take out a home equity loan of $30,000 and this is used for the down payment of another investment property. This is also known as pyramiding and is a real estate finance and investment strategy used by many.</p>
<p>Pyramiding through sale is also another real estate finance and investment strategy used by many, as well. In this method, when your property&#8217;s value has increased, you sell instead of taking out a home equity loan.</p>
<p>In the example above, if the same property was sold for its value of $150,000, you would use the money to pay off the initial loan of $80,000, deduct your initial investment of $20,000, what you have paid in interest and principal, as well as the cost of renovations, to discover you&#8217;ve made a profit of approximately $25,000 to $30,000 in a matter of a six-month period. This money can then be used as a down payment on another property.</p>
<p>Before you begin investing in property, it is crucial to understand what real estate finance and investment strategy you plan to use. However, it is also important to understand that property investment comes with risk. Research the facts and figures before you make any decision with your real estate finance and investment strategy.</p>
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<p>with the FSLIC, FDIC and RTC agencies. As a licensed broker and certified appraiser he has completed advanced real estate courses with the Commercial Investment Council (CCIM) and Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute (RESSI), and the Appraisal Institute. In addition to being extremely active in the day-to-day activities of real estate sales, Curt has willingly made time to serve the local association and his fellow Realtor associates. He has served as treasurer and &#8230;</p>
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<p>What are the best real estate books to begin with for self-education?<br />
I&#8217;m looking to change careers into real estate, and have a personal interest in beginning a portfolio of investment properties. What are the best books out there dealing with real estate finance, buying foreclosures, renting properties, flipping, and understanding the general market? Also, what newspapers/magazines do you recommend?</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the technology bubble burst back in 2000 the stock markets suffered a bleak period of decline and investors chose to place their focus on bricks and mortar rather than falling share prices and they began investing heavily into real estate. As a result the second home and the buy-to-let real estate markets in many [...]]]></description>
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<p>After the technology bubble burst back in 2000 the stock markets suffered a bleak period of decline and investors chose to place their focus on bricks and mortar rather than falling share prices and they began investing heavily into real estate.</p>
<p>As a result the second home and the buy-to-let real estate markets in many countries around the world such as in the UK, US and Australia boomed.  However, as the real estate affordability gap c<span id="more-908"></span>ontinues to widen in these nations and fewer first time buyers can even get onto the first rung of the real estate ladder, property price increases have begun to cool off and the ability to generate impressive rental yields and strong capital appreciation has slowed right down for at least the short term.</p>
<p>At the same time the stock markets around the world remain volatile and so now many more investors are looking overseas for alternatives to cooling domestic housing markets and bumpy rides on the stock market.  Many are finding that there&#8217;s an abundance of real estate opportunity in emerging countries around the world which has created a strong demand for real estate finance overseas.</p>
<p>For those considering joining the jet-to-let real estate investment set here are the three main options available when it comes to raising real estate finance, loans or mortgages to buy property abroad.</p>
<p>1) In many of the nations that were the first to boom the property markets are now stagnant and because lenders have fewer customers to provide finance for they are actively targeting those who have yet to upsize, release equity or take out a second mortgage and offering them increasingly favourable terms, conditions and interest rates.</p>
<p>For anyone thinking about buying real estate overseas in a country where they believe it will be difficult for them to secure local finance or where interest rates are unattractive, the option may exist for them to re-mortgage their existing property or take out a loan secured against the equity in their primary residence.</p>
<p>The negative side of this option to raise real estate finance to buy overseas property is that the purchaser&#8217;s primary residence will be the security against the loan and naturally this introduces an element of risk.</p>
<p>2) The second option available to buyers looking for real estate finance overseas is getting a mortgage locally in the country in which they want to buy.  Some countries such as Spain, Germany and France for example offer attractive interest rates and payment schedules to buyers from other European nations and many countries offer mortgages to international purchasers who can provide a decent sized deposit.</p>
<p>Anyone thinking about buying abroad would do well to also research which banks and lending institutions exist in that country, whether they are allowed to lend to foreign buyers and if so, are the criteria for getting a loan and the terms and conditions of the loan favourable?</p>
<p>3) The final option available to the majority of real estate investors looking to finance the purchase of a property abroad is an international mortgage provided by an international lender who usually has experience in the country from which the borrower heralds and also in the country in which they wish to invest which can make the whole finance process so much simpler&#8230;but the downside is that arranging such mortgages can be far more expensive than the first two options available to those contemplating their real estate finance options.</p>
<p>The availability or applicability of any type of mortgage or finance raising scheme discussed in this article is something that needs to be determined on an individual basis therefore this article does not constitute advice.  Anyone hoping to raise finance to purchase real estate overseas should seek expert financial advice.</p>
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<p>The federal financial institution regulatory agencies hosted a free interagency telephone seminar on the Policy Statement on Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts (Workout Guidance) on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Audio only.</p>
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<p>Does Anyone know how to really get 100% financing for real estate?<br />
I&#8217;ve seen so many people online selling information about obtaining 100% financing for real estate transactions but all of the ones that I&#8217;ve tried have not really worked. Does anyone know of any 100% financing strategy that really works? Any information would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Rhiannon Williamson writes about property abroad and currently specialises in <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/" target="_blank">property in North Cyprus</a>.</p>
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<p>This year alone, Americans are expected to borrow about $1.33 trillion in acquiring 7.4 million houses, condominiums and co-ops. Real estate financing has its secrets and you&#8217;ll gradually learn them by continuing to research everything you can find online and offline about home mortgages, mortgage loans, commercial mortgages or investment mortgages, current interest rates and get quotes when you can too. Before you apply for any real estate finan<span id="more-915"></span>cing, if you have a lot of bad credit because of consumer debt for credit cards or personal loans, you&#8217;ll want to try to eliminate or reduce this debt.  It may affect your ability to qualify for a home mortgage and make the estimated monthly payment.</p>
<p>An adjustable rate mortgage may be a good choice if the market is good or appears to be good for a few years, because on the average, most people move or refinance within seven years. But interest rates can go up if a rosy picture is painted that the economy is flourishing &#8211; like more jobs being available.  This can lead to inflation, which will send the interest rates up. Finding the best loan program for your needs depends on a number of factors, including: how long you think you&#8217;ll stay in the home, how much money you have to put down, how you&#8217;ll finance the closing costs.</p>
<p>When financing real estate it&#8217;s important to know that a low FICO credit score does not always mean you won&#8217;t qualify for a home loan or home mortgage. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages offer consistent monthly payments for all of the 30 years you have the mortgage and if the market is good, you can benefit from locking in a lower rate for the full term of the loan. If you&#8217;re having a problem getting a home mortgage and the seller still owes money on the home, you can check with your lender and see if you can get a wraparound mortgage.  Although it&#8217;s not legal in all states, it will allow you to pay the monthly payment on the existing mortgage and an additional payment to pay the difference, but make sure that a wraparound mortgage will not trigger a due-on-sale clause.</p>
<p>An adjustable-rate mortgage (called ARM) means that the interest rate changes over the life of the loan, according to terms that are specified ahead of time. If you&#8217;re having a problem getting a loan or home mortgage why not consider a lease-option on a property.  A lease-option on the real property will allow you to set a good purchase price now, and then apply a portion of the rent each month toward your down payment, building up equity in the process.</p>
<p>Borrowers can submit information to the lender about income, assets and equity to determine how much a down payment should be, which is usually processed through an automated underwriting system.</p>
<p>And keep in mind that adjustable rate mortgages are best for homeowners who aren&#8217;t planning on staying with a property for a long time. A fixed-rate mortgage means the interest rate and principal payments remain the same for the life of the loan but the taxes will probably change. People usually are not aware that they may be able to customize their loans.  Just ask the mortgage broker or lender if this is possible.  Although lenders advertise 15-year loans and 30-year fixed rate mortgages, applicants can ask for 20 years, 25 years or any other number of years that may be more suitable. This may allow borrowers to build up equity faster but keep their monthly payments affordable.</p>
<p>The 30-year loan could be your best choice if you&#8217;re looking for a long-term stable loan, for instance, if you&#8217;re planning to stay in your house for a long time. Some lenders may impose limits on how much of your down payment can come from money borrowed from other sources. The disadvantages of a fixed-rate mortgage compared to an adjustable rate mortgage include a possibly higher cost.  These loans are almost always priced higher than an adjustable-rate mortgage.</p>
<p>A range of mortgage options are available.  Some home loans require little money down. And if you&#8217;re on a fixed income, an adjustable rate mortgage, especially a short-term ARM, may not be your best choice.</p>
<p>Also keep in mind that low credit scores do not mean you cannot buy a home or other real property. Continue to explore the options and you&#8217;ll come up with the best real estate financing. And thinking positive about real estate financing is important but so is being realistic. Make sure you can make the mortgage payments for a reasonable length of time to build up plenty of equity, so if you do get sick or lose your job you can easily sell your house or any other real property before you get into a foreclosure situation; try to plan ahead.</p>
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<p>Can anyone recommend a good online real estate finance course?<br />
Hi there, I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good online course that would help me work through &#8220;Real Estate Finance and Investments&#8221; by William B Brueggeman, and Jeffrey Fisher.&#8221;  Thank you so much!</p>
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