Even if you used the strategy your in laws did, you would still pay way less in interest overall because you are dramatically reducing the number of months you're paying on the mortgage every time you take a big chunk out of the principle.

It's only dramatic because you reacted that way. 

When someone holds a license that regulates them to certain parameters and they are willing to work one on one with you I personally believe that your chances of success increase dramatically.

The number of foreclosures nationwide hit a record low last year, but they are rising this year.That trend is expected to continue into 2007, mortgage-industry officials say, due largely to the dramatically higher payments homeowners face as rates jump on adjustable-rate mortgages.As far as I am concerned there is always money to be made in the Real Estate business.

The bad thing for the borrower is that the gimmick portion of these loans only lasts for a short period of time and then the loan reverts to a regular loan, which means the payment jumps dramatically.

The effect becomes more dramatic over time.

I have a few and want a few more, sensing slight softening in prices.Okay: the property taxes on my homestead (14 years in residence) increased *dramatically* this year.

But being dramatically better is a waste of money. 

There is lots of everything these days, and as long as the oil industry continues to "fuel" the activity, it should continue.Over the last few years, prices have been increasing dramatically but has stabilized some lately.I've lived in Edmonton and Calgary and have owned homes to the NE of Edmonton.

Also, for auctions you have to pay cash for this and the number of ways for you to finance this creatively goes down dramatically.