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Written by Sam Tamkin on September 28, 2011
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If you’re getting a mortgage, you will first need to understand the term private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI. PMI, which nearly became extinct during the real estate boom years, is an insurance product created solely for the benefit of a lender, although the…
Written by Sam Tamkin on September 1, 2011
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With or without the Tea Party, people have disliked and continue to dislike paying real estate taxes on their homes. The good news is that you can always try to get your property taxes reduced. There’s just one major problem you’ll have in fighting to…
Written by Sam Tamkin on April 22, 2011
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Real Estate Investing: How to Handle Nightmare Tenants By Sam Tamkin “There’s a beeping sound in the home that’s driving me crazy. Can you come fix it?” When I heard those words, I knew I had a tenant who did not know the basics of…
Spring-Cleaning and Home-Maintenance Checklist By Sam Tamkin Spring is here, and that means it’s spring cleanup time. Making a list of all the things to clean and repair or maintain can be daunting, so I use a spring-cleaning and home-maintenance checklist to make my job…
Written by Sam Tamkin on April 8, 2011
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Spring Home-Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Home in Top Shape Even If You’re Not Selling By Sam Tamkin During these uncertain real estate market times, even if you’re not selling your home you should keep it in good shape. Here are some spring home-maintenance tips: Fix…
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