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The Best Mortgage Calculators On the Web! 

Please try my Java loan and mortgage calculators. They take a minute to load, but they are worth it! 

Each calculator has dynamic graphs and charts that change - right before your eyes - as you enter different information. Try each calculator with different interest rates, loan amounts, and payment schedules. 

The mortgage repayment schedule and other reports are fully customizable - just for your home, your interest rate, your loan amount, your taxes, and more. 

Would you like a print out, for your records and future reference? Each calculator includes a View Report button. Click it, hit print, and you have a report, customized just for you... 

Will Buying Points Save You Money?

Should you buy points? Buying points when you close your mortgage can reduce its interest rate, which in turn reduces your monthly payment. But each "point" will cost you 1% of your mortgage balance. This calculator helps you determine if you should pay for points, or use the money to increase your down payment. Click on the "View Report" button to review your information.

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Definitions

Term
Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.

Mortgage amount
Total balance for your mortgage.

Interest rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.

Years in home
The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.

Principal and interest
Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.

Points rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.

Points
The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.

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Real Estate Tips
Accepting An Offer >Responding to Low Offers

The beginning of negotiations is usually the end of many months of hard work for the buyer or seller. The work ahead requires skill in order to maintain a strong position.

Sellers can lose their advantage if they do not counter an offer that a buyer has made. Even if the opening offer is beneath what the seller feels is reasonable, it is advisable for the seller to respond with a slight reduction from the asking price. The most important component in negotiating is good communication.

The best way to handle a low offer is to counter it with definite terms that are favorable to the seller. A counter offer has two advantages: 1) it keeps the buyer interested, and 2) it moves the negotiation forward and gives the buyer the opportunity to submit another offer that the seller is more likely to prefer.

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Real Estate Trivia
Q 
Where and when was the first motel introduced on the American commercial real estate scene?

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The first motel, appropriately named the "Motel Inn", opened in San Luis Obispo in 1925.
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Sherri Smith, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Eugene, Springfield and Creswell, Oregon home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Sherri Smith
RE/MAX Integrity

4710 Village Plaza Loop #200
Eugene, OR. 97401
Phone: 541-284-8083
Fax: 541-868-8295
Email: sherrismith@NUMBER1EXPERT.com

Sherri Smith broker - Common Name, Uncommon Service. When you have a real estate need, I want you to feel comfortable calling me with any questions. Whether the questions are about real estate, your home or the Community. I work with honesty and integrity. Each customer brings new opportunities and relationships. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you find your future home, property investment, or the opportunity to give you a FREE no obligation consultation on the sale of your home!


   

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