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Deciding Whether You're Ready to Buy a House

Can you stay put for three to five years? If you'll be off to grad school in a year or are angling for a job transfer, why bother? Buying a house...
Nolo, 06/08/07 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Tips for Buying an Affordable House

Are you experiencing sticker shock? Houses are almost never sold at bargain-basement prices. Still, with some effort and patience, there are ways...
Nolo, 05/14/07 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
First Step for Family and Employment Green Cards: The Visa Petition

Let's say you qualify for a Can you apply for your green card yet? No, not quite. It's up to your family member or employer to start the...
Nolo, 04/09/07 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Chart: What to Expect When Sponsoring a Fiancé or Spouse

The Immigrant's Situation The U.S. FiancÃ© or Spouse's Situation Summary of the Process Average Time Living overseas and engaged to be married....
Nolo, 11/16/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Trouble With U.S. Immigration

Plan for Delays. If you are in the United States and your work permit or status needs to be renewed, realize that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Selling Your Home: Overview

When you bought your home, you probably felt like the seller held all the cards -- and you'd be lucky if the house ever became yours. Now you're...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication

Sponsoring a Fiancé or Spouse for a Green Card

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you are engaged or already married to a citizen of another country, that person may be...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
How Do I Get Rid of My PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)?

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender should you default on your mortgage payments, and is often required for loans where the down...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Buying a Home: Overview

You've probably been thinking -- or at least dreaming -- about buying a house for a long time. (Some people start going to open houses way before...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication
Using Your Nonprofit's Website to Help Fundraise

Having a website serves a nonprofit in many ways beyond fundraising. People now use the Web as a telephone book, research tool, contact method, and...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Ilona Bray · More from publication