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Gary Boyer

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Be Prepared when you Start Looking for a Home (in Arcadia Patch)

The worst thing a Home Buyer can do is start the Home Buying process without being prepared. Make sure you get qualified for a loan and do your homework to choose the right Realtor.

Blog Post: There is a Home Loan For Everyone (Almost)

As the Real Estate Mortgage Crisis is finally working its way out, lenders are starting to make reasonable decisions again. Lenders went from one extreme to another, things are making sense again.

Blog Post: Funding Your Flips

You hear about everyone "Flipping" Homes, but where to they get the money. It's not easy and it's not cheap, but it is possible.

Blog: Extreme Makeover Foreclosures

Extreme Home Makeover is a great TV Show, but unfortunately the producers don't consider the consequences of what may happen when the home owners can't afford the upkeep of their new home.

Patch Blog: So You Want to Start Flipping Homes? (in Arcadia Patch)

Flipping Homes can be quite profitable but it is not for the faint of heart. The risk can be extreme if you don't understand the process. The rewards can be great if you do your homework.

Patch Blog: Buying a House? Look Past Home Staging (in Arcadia Patch)

There is a trend by many home sellers, agents and especially flippers to stage a home to give it the best appearance possible. It's important to look past the fake furniture and see the house.

Blog: Building a Commercial Real Estate Portfolio

Commercial real estate can be both lucrative and risky.

Patch Blog: Foreclosure Listings Home Buying Tips

Everyone is looking for that great Foreclosure Deal. However, when buying a Forwclosure you need to use the same judgements you would if you were buying any other home. Price doesn't fix everything.

Blog Post: Are You Ready for Your First Home?

You've spent years renting and helping some landlord pay off his mortgage and finally have enough money to think about buying you first home. Make sure you are ready.

Patch Blog: Selling a House, Home Staging

"Staging" your home can be a way to help you get the best price possible. Our blogger recommends that you think of home staging as an investment, not an expense.

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