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    <description>Latest Buying articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles.</description>
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      <title>Thinking Of Buying A Place Now For A Future Mexico Retirement? (Cyndi Ader)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/382252/thinking-of-buying-a-place-now-for-a-future-mexico-retirement.htm</link>
      <description>Finally some savvy developers are offering more accessible plans, with an initial down payment and the balance upon delivery and title. With this type of payment plan, buyers can apply for long term financing. There are now many banks and Mexico mortgage companies offering financing for US and Canadian citizens.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Phoenix Arizona - Now is The Perfect Time to Make Your Move! (Maureen Karpinski)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/382250/phoenix-arizona-now-is-the-perfect-time-to-make-your-move.htm</link>
      <description>Why should you consider Phoenix if you are considering buying a home or property? Supply and demand are leaning in your favor right now. Prices are super low. Another positive about this area is that the unemployment rate is moderate, Golfing, hiking, biking and just a few things you can enjoy</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer Upper (Mike Taylor)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/382200/the-pros-and-cons-of-buying-a-fixer-upper.htm</link>
      <description>Homes that need work do cost less, but they cost less for good reason. Sometimes they're not reduced as much as they should be, considering how much work they require. Don't buy any fixer upper without having a thorough inspection done so that you know exactly where you stand. Be aware that some problems may not come to light until after you start fixing things up.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Top Reasons To Do Honduras Real Estate Investments (Roby John)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/381938/top-reasons-to-do-honduras-real-estate-investments.htm</link>
      <description>Honduras offers fabulous investment and lifestyle opportunities with focus on mainland and Costa-Rican environment. Make the best use of your money while you invest!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Blythewood's Best Kept Secrets (Brian J. Hunt)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/381936/blythewoods-best-kept-secrets.htm</link>
      <description>Crickentree is another Blythewood neighborhood that is a diamond in the rough. Initially developed as Blythewood Plantation in the 1980's, Crickentree has undergone several exchanges of ownership. It is now officially named The Golf Club of South Carolina at Crickentree and is owned by the same company that owns The Country Club of SC in Florence, SC. In Crickentree you will...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Buying A Vacation Home In Today's Real Estate Market (Andrew Stratton)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/381631/buying-a-vacation-home-in-todays-real-estate-market.htm</link>
      <description>If you do a little homework, it is a great time to buy a vacation home. Some real estate tips like looking away from the trendy spots and considering fledgling vacation destinations can make the plan more realistic.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Single Female Home Buyers: Marketing to a Growing Demographic (Carolyn Capalbo)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380970/single-female-home-buyers-marketing-to-a-growing-demographic.htm</link>
      <description>Whether they have never been partnered, are divorced, separated, or have lost a partner through death, single women are casting their eyes towards a home of their own. Focusing on single female home buyers is a smart move if you want to capture the attention of a group of people who are upwardly mobile and ready to strike out on their own.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>But You Didn't Do Any Work (Carolyn Capalbo)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380958/but-you-didnt-do-any-work.htm</link>
      <description>As a real estate agent, you are probably going to come across someone, somewhere who says, "Well you barely did any work at all! Why should I pay you this much?" You may feel that you are charging too much in light of this, especially if you are new to the game. However, there is a very good reason why you get paid what you do and why you should continue charging that amount.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Whispering Farms - A Little Bit of Country (Mike Askins)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380955/whispering-farms-a-little-bit-of-country.htm</link>
      <description>The best part of this hustle and bustle-free lifestyle, when the big city beckons, residents are only minutes from shopping at Legacy Business Park in Plano, or Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. The Dallas Parkway is only minutes away to provide easy access to hours of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cave Creek - A Historical Arizona Landmark You May Want to Call Home (Maureen Karpinski)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380953/cave-creek-a-historical-arizona-landmark-you-may-want-to-call-home.htm</link>
      <description>The History and Uniqueness of Cave Creek will make you want to live there -get professional information from those that practise real estate and live there. Get the inside scoop.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why You Should Buy Real Estate During Recession (Andrew Stratton)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380333/why-you-should-buy-real-estate-during-recession.htm</link>
      <description>Bad news about the economy could mean a golden opportunity for you to find great real estate values!</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tax Credit For First-Time Home Buyers: Are You Eligible? (Andrew Stratton)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/380309/tax-credit-for-first-time-home-buyers-are-you-eligible.htm</link>
      <description>If you have put on hold your plan to own a home because of the economic recession, you have reason to cheer now. There is a new $8000 tax credit plan for the first-time home buyers. But are you eligible for it?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortgage Foreclosures Or Tax Foreclosures - Which Investment Strategy Is Best? (Olliver Kennedy)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379907/mortgage-foreclosures-or-tax-foreclosures-which-investment-strategy-is-best.htm</link>
      <description>If you've already figured out that foreclosure investing is the right way to make money in today's market, congratulations. You're one step ahead of most people investing in real estate. But when most people hear the term "foreclosure," they immediately think "mortgage foreclosure".</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Prevent Real Estate Closing Delays (Rob Thomson)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379583/prevent-real-estate-closing-delays.htm</link>
      <description>If you're already in this situation, well you know how frustrating it is to have to deal with whatever legal or other blocks to your finally setting up residence in your own home is! If you're not, here are some tips (no doubt you delayed home owners are groaning and nodding your heads) to avoid frustration and loss of money while you try to find a place to live and storage...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Puerto Vallarta's Brand New Luxury Address Waiting for You (Tom Budniak)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379546/puerto-vallartas-brand-new-luxury-address-waiting-for-you.htm</link>
      <description>Over the years Costa Vallarta has become a popular second home destination for people looking for sun and sand. Majority of them being homeowners from USA and Canada....</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to tell if Your Prospective Neighbor is a Psycho (Carolyn Capalbo)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379500/how-to-tell-if-your-prospective-neighbor-is-a-psycho.htm</link>
      <description>The first thing is to strike up a friendly chat with various people in the neighborhood. Ask them what people are like around here; whether they're noisy or quiet. Chances are that if there is a neighbor who lives to send letters of complaint, you'll get an earful of it. Or, if they have weird tendencies themselves, warning bells may start ringing for you.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bungalow Revival (Tina Fountain)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379481/bungalow-revival.htm</link>
      <description>In a one and a half story bungalow the extra half story is to provide more sleeping space. This top floor often has the addition of dormers to add extra head space and light. The home may also have a basement to give it some extra space.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Atlanta: City of Personality (Tina Fountain)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379480/atlanta-city-of-personality.htm</link>
      <description>Speaking of tastes, Atlanta is home to literally thousands of restaurants too, with cuisines ranging from African to Vietnamese and everything in between. If you're eating on the run with your family, or having a romantic dinner for two, there are many options to choose from.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Repossessed Homes - Frequently Asked Questions (Ray Ch)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379479/repossessed-homes-frequently-asked-questions.htm</link>
      <description>Frequently asked questions with regards to repossession properties.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sharp Increase in Repossessed Homes at Auction (Ray Ch)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379478/sharp-increase-in-repossessed-homes-at-auction.htm</link>
      <description>With the number of people facing financial difficulty on the rise, coupled with the state of the UK economy, the number of repossessed homes sold at property auctions has increased sharply.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Auctions Are A Good Place to Buy Repossessed Homes (Ray Ch)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379477/why-auctions-are-a-good-place-to-buy-repossessed-homes.htm</link>
      <description>In the UK, auctions are an excellent place to buy repossessed homes.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Buying Repossessed Homes - Q&amp;A (Ray Ch)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379469/buying-repossessed-homes-q-a.htm</link>
      <description>Some common questions and answers with regards to property repossession.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Brentwood Neighborhood of Austin (Ki Gray)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379132/the-brentwood-neighborhood-of-austin.htm</link>
      <description>This article looks at the Brentwood Neighborhood in north central Austin.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bargain Hunting for Real Estate in Cancun &amp; the Riviera Maya (Cyndi Ader)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/378569/bargain-hunting-for-real-estate-in-cancun-the-riviera-maya.htm</link>
      <description>If you are looking for a great investment or a second/retirement home, now is the perfect time to buy real estate in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Since there are many new developments in the area, some developers have started to roll back prices to reflect the slower market.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Modular Buildings (Jenny Andrew)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/378157/modular-buildings.htm</link>
      <description>Modular buildings are constructed from prefabricated components made in a factory.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Will A 2 to 4 Unit Property Appreciate Faster Than a Single Family Home? (Ray Heinson)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/378080/will-a-2-to-4-unit-property-appreciate-faster-than-a-single-family-home.htm</link>
      <description>When considering buying real estate, one should not close their eyes to other types of real estate property types like multifamily units, which include, dupelxes, triplexes, fourplexes and even apartment buildings with five units or more.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.artipot.com/articles/378080/will-a-2-to-4-unit-property-appreciate-faster-than-a-single-family-home.htm</guid>
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      <title>Arizona Real Estate is a Prime Choice for Your Family (Maureen Karpinski)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/378078/arizona-real-estate-is-a-prime-choice-for-your-family.htm</link>
      <description>Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and Tempe have outstanding shopping, School Districts, community colleges and of course ASU is a fine University. Leisure like the many golf communites make the area so appealing Freeways lend to easy access to anywhere in the Valley. Put all this together with lowest pricing in a decade and you have a nice package.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Buying an Investment Property : How to Spot Bargains (John Chambers)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/377410/buying-an-investment-property-how-to-spot-bargains.htm</link>
      <description>Useful guide to buy Investment properties.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Points to Consider Before Becoming a First Time Homebuyer (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/376244/points-to-consider-before-becoming-a-first-time-homebuyer.htm</link>
      <description>Buying a home is the biggest investment a person will likely ever make. A few things should be considered before a potential homeowner decides to take the plunge and buy a home.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:16:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Avoid Cottage Buying Nightmares (Stefan Hyross)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/373530/avoid-cottage-buying-nightmares.htm</link>
      <description>Now may be the best time to buy the cabin you always dreamed of seeing that the cottage real estate industry was not spared by the economic downturn. After years of demand surpassing supply, we are now experiencing a more balanced cottage country real estate market.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
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