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Author: Derin Tolu

Derin Tolu

Joined: July 9, 2025
Articles: 158

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Saving Toward a Down Payment: 8 Great Ideas

Like many consumers today, you may be thinking this is a great time to buy your the lack of a down payment. But favorable price and mortgage conditions will likely last for a while. The smart and hopeful first-time buyer…

Derin Tolu
February 2, 2012

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10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Sin #1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the…

Derin Tolu
February 1, 2012

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Top 8 Things to Know about a Mortgage

Deciding what kind of home loan is best for your needs is an integral part of the home buying process. But it’s not always easy, according to California mortgage broker Prime Lending. Prime Lending notes the eight most important factors…

Derin Tolu
February 1, 2012

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Paying Cash for a Home

Original article available at Forbes.com Buy outright or invest? This recent Forbes article showcases one man’s decision. When a 62-year-old financial advisor bought a two-bedroom Manhattan co-op recently, he showed up at the closing with a check for the full…

Derin Tolu
December 23, 2011

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San Luis Obispo Commercial Real Estate

San Luis Obispo is situated in a unique area, roughly half way between two of the greatest cities in the United States – Los Angles and San Francisco. As people migrate away from those cities, but seek to retain proximity…