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The Philosophy of Renting

Wayne — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:53:28 +0000

WHY ARE YOU STILL RENTING? [...]

Tulsa is a College Town so…

Wayne — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:32:49 +0000

I have been in several conversations with parents who are planning for future years of college for their children. I always mention that one of the ways to cut some expenses could be to invest in a house for campus life. [...]

Invest in College Housing

Wayne — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:23:54 +0000

Buying a rental property for your college student can be a wise investment for you and your family. [...]

Tax Tips, Tricks and Traps for Homeowners

Wayne — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:28:31 +0000

Ask a roomful of homeowners what's so great about owning versus renting, and you'll hear them holler in unison: "the tax deductions!" And it's true – homeowners who itemize their taxes are able to deduct 100% of their mortgage interest and property taxes from their income tax returns. [...]

Check Your Credit Score

Wayne — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:14:39 +0000

Your credit score is going to be one of the first issues you face. You can and should check your score once a year. Your mortgage lender is going to be looking for a score of at least 620. The higher your score, the better your chances at the best interest rate. [...]

Debit Cards – Should You Use One?

Wayne — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:24:29 +0000

Debit cards seem to have become a very popular medium for making purchases. However, recent information tells us they may not seem to be capable of the trust we have put into them.

The issues seem to involve:

1) If someone steals from you by using your debit card, the money is immediately taken out [...]

New Changes Affecting Real Estate

Wayne — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:37:35 +0000

Important changes in the real estate market. Interest rates are lower now than they have been in a long time. [...]

How to Get the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit

Wayne — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:01:14 +0000

Buyers purchasing homes on or before December 31, 2009 may claim the credit on their 2009 tax returns. Buyers purchasing in 2010 will have the option to: * Claim the credit on their 2009 return, even if the purchase is completed after December 31, 2009; * File an amended return for 2009 if their purchase is completed after April 15, 2010; or, * Claim the credit on their 2010 tax returns. [...]

Re-Think Real Estate Investing

Wayne — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:53:09 +0000

Ron Insana says now is the absolute best time to buy a home. His comments are for both buyers looking to buy their primary residences and investors looking to buy foreclosures. [...]

7 Tips To Save Up To $200 A Month On Groceries…

Wayne — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:08:58 +0000

Using a few simple ideas may save you major costs on your grocery bill. [...]