What are the responsibilities of cosigning a loan?

Question: “Any downside to cosigning on a loan?” Answer: Before you co-sign on a mortgage, you should understand what it means. I suspect some people think it’s more like a reference on steroids than an actual commitment. But it’s a commitment. If you co-sign, you and the other party are both 100% responsible for payment.
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Denver Art Museum

The wild new addition to the Denver Art Museum is reminiscent of a futuristic kitchen tool. Called the Frederic C. Hamilton Building, it was designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. The building was inspired by the forms of the Rocky Mountains. He wanted visitors to experience the unique changes in light and weather the city
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Earthships

Not a spaceship, the Earthships are green homes built from recycled materials. Created by Michael Reynolds in Taos, New Mexico, the original concept was to take readily available waste materials such as tires, bottles, cans, and scrap metal to create a home. He has evolved the concept over the last 40 years. Now they can
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A Real Estate Money-Making Machine That Doesn’t Work

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, here’s how to create a real estate money-making machine that, well, doesn’t actually work. What do I mean when I talk about creating a real estate money-making machine that doesn’t work? Let me explain: I was speaking with a client the other day, and he was
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What’s a good website to find out the value of a home?

Question: “What’s a good website to find out the value of a home I’m interested in?” Answer: Sorry, there isn’t one. I even have my own website that will give you a home value, and it’s better than most. But honestly, I don’t recommend it. To illustrate how far off these sites are, here’s a
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Is it bad to list As Is?

Question: “Is there an inherent negative stigma to listing As Is?” Answer: I was very hesitant for many years to put “sold as is” in my marketing for a home. I felt it gave the impression that there were serious problems that the seller was unwilling to fix. So yes, I think there WAS a
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Can I buy a rental property with a VA loan?

Question: “Can I buy a rental with my VA eligibility?” Answer: Sorry, but VA loans are only for your primary residence.
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Elbphilharmonie

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Located in Hamburg, Germany, the Elbphilharmonie upcycles a former warehouse into a chic new space. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron architects it measures over 350 feet at the highest point. The unusual glass facade was built on top of an existing building. Originally, it was used as a warehouse to receive shipments such as
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The Couple Who Almost Lost $200,000 Just to Save $200

      Have you ever heard of someone who would risk $200,000 just to save $200? I have, and today I’ll tell you how I managed to get their home sold.       On the latest edition of “Story Time With Gary,” we’re going back in time about 30 years to the late
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When can you cancel a home purchase before closing?

Question: “My brother is buying a home in L.A. He’s a month into it and is supposed to close in March. Their agent just walked through the house and disclosed to him some issues he found. I don’t know what they are, but my brother is pretty freaked out and wants to cancel. Since this
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