J.D. VanGilder
J.D. VanGilder
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Real Estate Blog

Distress Sales/Bank Foreclosures Hotlist

Get your copy by completing the form on this page. Distress Sales resulting from bank foreclosures often represent a great way to get a fantastic deal on a home. It’s not easy for the average home buyer to find these deals, because you have to keep searching to see when one comes up. If you’re the […]

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How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down

Get FREE Instant Access by completing the form on this page. A new homeownership program allows qualified buyers to buy a home with a very low down payment (in some cases as low as zero). You may have owned a home before and are presently renting, or maybe you are a first-time homebuyer and need a […]

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13 Extra Costs to Be Aware of Before Buying a Home

Get FREE Instant Access by completing the form on this page. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase price – that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other […]

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Find Out How Much You Can Afford in Your Next Home

Use this mortgage calculator to figure out what kind of house you can afford. There are two ways to use this calculator: 1. Enter the amount of a mortgage in the “Mortgage Amount” field and click on the “Calculate” button beside the “Monthly Payments” field to determine the monthly payments for the home. 2. Enter […]

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10 Secrets Every New Home Buyer Should Know

Get FREE Instant Access by completing the form on this page. Although most homes for sale are resales, one out of four homebuyers purchases a new home. Which is better: existing or new? The right answer, of course, is up to you. Both resales and new homes offer advantages. Existing homes are less expensive on […]

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Best Financing: A 3-Point Plan

Secure the Best Financing Rates When Buying a Home Get FREE Instant Access by completing the form on this page. A new report has just been released which identifies a foolproof 3-point plan which any homebuyer can use to secure the best financing rates when they buy a home. When you’re looking to buy a home, […]

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