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• Flip a House in a Slow Market
  Flipping houses is more of a challenge when the market is slow, but there are things sellers can do to help position their flip for success.
• Tips for Obtaining a Fast Mortgage
  When aiming to sign a mortgage quickly, the home buyer must have three essential points in place.
• 10 Mistakes When Showing Your Home
  It's easy to fix the little things that put buyers right off your home. I'll show you how to identify them and put them right.
• Guide to Speciality Mortgages
  There are a great many different types of mortgage loans available to the home buyer in the UK today. Here is an overview of some hybrid and specialty loans.
• Preparing Your House For Sale
  But believe it or not, it's not just about making sure it's clean and tidy to draw the crowds. There are some professional tips that we can share with you.
• Selling Your Home Yourself
  Learn how to sell your own house, and save a packet in the process. I'll show you how an FSBO service can assist you.
• Social Lending Financial Market
  While the social lending market has been around for a couple of years, it has been getting much more attention lately. Learn about this money-maker.
• The Mortgage Plan
  The new government bail-out plan lacks the breadth to cover all of the borrowers in need, but it does provide relief for some. Is help really on the way?
• What Is Seller Financing?
  When a seller wants a buyer fast, they can always finance the home on their own. Seller financing is one more way a seller can make extra money on a sale.
• Real Estate for Pet Owners
  To avoid putting off a potential buyer, your home should appear to be pet-free to any potential buyer who enters the home.