Quotes of the Day

Get a professional photo. This is very important. [2003] - Darryl Davis

Private money is made available through Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs). Put together through a Mortgage Broker Office, they represent an amalgamation of private investors' funds. MICs tend to lend on the strength of the property versus the borrower. Most private lenders will go as high as 85% financing, and a few may even push that to 90. This can be expensive money. However, it can also be a lifeline you can use as you buy a property that is extremely undervalued or under-rented. [2009] - Don R. Campbell

There are several places where you can go to get a purchase and sale (P&S) agreement: local title company, online, office supply store or other investors. No matter how you obtain your P&S form, I recommend that you have a local attorney take a glance at it. You want to be sure you are covering all the necessary bases, and a lawyer can help you do that. You can also simply get a P&S agreement from an attorney, though this might be the most expensive option. [2015] - Brandon Turner

You can negotiate for any of the following: price, close date, closing location, contingencies, financing, closing costs, home warranty, repairs, credits, possession date, items left in the property, etc. [2015] - Brandon Turner

Some of my favorite spice mixes are pumpkin pie spice, curry powder, chili powder, Chinese five-spice powder, a savory Indian spice blend called garam masala, an Ethiopian blend called berbere, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, and a Middle Eastern blend called za'atar. Spice mixes are a convenient way to provide a balance of flavors while boosting the variety of your spice intake, but make sure to check that the mixes are salt-free. [2015] - Michael Greger