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Eight Experts Weigh in on Managing Student Debt So what’s the best way to deal with student loans? According to Bennie D. Waller, Chair of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Real Estate as well as Director of the Center for Financial … Continue reading →

Virginia Pilot Philip Walzer July 9, 2015. Whatever happens in Iran and Greece, gas prices almost surely will fall during the remainder of the year, analysts say. That will benefit not just drivers, but also homeowners looking to move, according … Continue reading →

Are You Ready to Own Your First Home? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Now NEW YORK (MainStreet) — If you feel like it might be the right time to finally buy your first home, your excitement is probably mixed with … Continue reading →

The Closer the Broker, the Quicker the Close Homes Closer To Brokers’ Offices Sell Faster – WSJ By Adam Bonislawski March 25, 2015 12:31 p.m. ET Proximity to your real-estate agent’s office can translate to a faster sale, a Journal … Continue reading →

Getting the Most Out of Your Home Inspection Buyers should check the credentials of the home inspector they’re hiring, especially if the inspector comes recommended by their real estate agent. If a home purchase deal falls apart because of problems … Continue reading →

Should You Sell Your House or Renovate It? by: Geoff Williams Should You Sell Your House or Renovate It? – US News The math may sway you. Sell or renovate? If you’re leaning toward selling, but are toying with making … Continue reading →

Treatment Centers Can Impact Home Prices DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Residential substance abuse treatment centers can impact the price of neighboring homes, according to a study that uses MLS data to show just how much … Continue reading →

Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Taxes? By Miranda Marquit “Generally speaking, you should not use a credit card for expenses like paying taxes,” says Bennie Waller, a professor of finance and real estate at Longwood University. “However, … Continue reading →

 This is still the easiest way to lower your mortgage payments By Sarita Harbour July 16, 2014 9:23 PM Looking to reduce your monthly mortgage payments? Depending on your situation, refinancing could still be your best option for achieving this … Continue reading →

5 things to consider for Brevard real estate First-time homebuyers Still, lending standards aren’t going away. And they’ll couple with rising interest rates, which discourage some first-time homebuyers, says Bennie Waller, professor of finance and real estate at Longwood University … Continue reading →