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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hiring a contractor - 10 mistakes to avoid
- A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it. Anyone can have these kinds of problems when having repairs or improvements done, but to make it less likely, avoid the folowing mistakes when hiring a contractor.1. Not knowing what you want. If you don't know ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do i have to buy real estate through an agent?
- Sometimes when we are very busy professionals and very rich it might be convenient to let an agent do the groundwork for us. Letting them make appointments, drive to the property, roam through house after house sizing them up until they find a few great homes that might be just perfect for us.But is that how it happens?Usually you meet with an agent. They get you to sign a piece of p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saving for a home
- So you want to buy a home? This is a big step for anyone, and there are many factors to consider, not the least of these is how to get the money for a home. Sure there are loans available for home purchase, but you must have cash on hand to cover expenses such as fees and closing costs that might not be able to be covered by a loan.So what are some ways the average person can get some money...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Realtors brainstorm for business
- Even though rates are down opening up the market for even the otherwise unqualified buyers, realtors are desperately brainstorming to keep their professional status above in the real estate field.People are learning how to sell their own real estate. Buyers are learning they don't need someone to hold their hand in their buying transactions leaving the realtors concerned with the future nee...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do i need a real estate survey?
- Getting a survey before you close on any real estate is very important.Some people actually buy real estate without having a survey done. It is not a requirement from the financial institute, so does that mean you don't need one?By getting a survey you will not only get a blueprint of your property you will get your property lines marked out for you. Most importantly, you will find o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Respa: the real estate settlement procedures act
- The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services. Another purpose is to eliminate kickbacks and referral fees that increase unnecessarily the costs of certain settlement services. RESPA requires that borrowers receive disclosures at various times. Some di...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why real estate?
- Five months ago I was faced with a decision to keep doing the same thing that I loved or go and try something different and change my life for the better. Well would you like to know what happened?Maybe next time. No, just kidding. I changed my life for the better. I am the president of my own personal service cooperation. We serve average people and help them create extraordinary income st...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An ideal way to purchase your new home without strict banking regulations
- You've searched high and low around town looking for that special home for you and your family. Everyone agrees that "this is the one"! Your down payment for the home is large enough, but you know your credit is terrible, or worse, practically non-existent.It is a given that banks tend to lend money to people who a) have enough cash that they don't need a loan; b) possess good to very good ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 secrets for surviving a real estate market downturn
- History repeatedly serves to show us that the real estate market is cyclical. It has boom times and stagnant times, occasionally it suffers a crash but real estate never becomes worthless, therefore if the experts are right and we're about to suffer a slow to stagnant period in the real estate market, all is not lost!There are 5 fundamental secrets that real estate investors like to keep cl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Inspecting your new home - 17 areas you must inspect before taking possession
- Congratulations! You've made your decision; you've chosen your new home and your builder. So what needs to happen next? Once you have a firm contract and you have selected the features that will go into your new home, it is time for the builder to turn your dream into reality.You will undoubtedly want to visit the building site from time to time during construction to check the progress of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The uk has gone property tv show crazy!
- The UK has gone property TV crazy. There are now shows about developing, buying, doing up and selling your home on every channel nearly every day. TV show presenters have become celebrities and household names.Some TV stations have had property show weekends purely dedicated to property TV shows. The UK has got an insatiable appetite for the shows.Why property TV crazy?The UK has exp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expense list for buying a home
- There are many expenses that come with buying a home. The following list is a good example of what to expect:Down payment - A minimum of 20% of the home's purchase price is usually required for the best loan terms and to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (see below), but it's entirely possible to buy a house with a smaller down payment.Monthly mortgage payments - Include loan p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Not everyone is buying or selling, some are doing both
- As if one real estate transaction is not hectic enough? many of us end up needing to sell one place in order to move up to the next? this is the "real estate catch 22". Do we buy first?? Do we sell first?? If we are fortunate, these events occur at the same time, but that is not always the case. The problem is trying to determine if it is worse to end up "temporarily homeless" ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Branded email in the real estate industry
- Branded Email in the Real Estate IndustryYou're in the real estate industry, and that means you've got a brand. Chances are, you've spent quite a bit of money to build that brand, whether it's through franchising fees, marketing, websites, business cards, other print materials, advertising, yard signs, and/or through other means. And whoever answers your phones probably answers it wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Oh no! something has happened in florida
- The Florida housing market has attracted many foreigners to invest their hard earned money in the sunshine state. The British have for a long time favoured Florida for buying a second home. Many use their Florida home as a holiday home for friends and family. Some may rent it out on a casual business basis, renting out their Florida home from adverts they have put up at work or in the local shops....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An overview of easements
- Title insurance is generally associated with insuring a purchaser's or lender's interest in a particular piece of real estate. The right to use an easement is often considered less important than unencumbered title of the insured parcel. An easement, however, can significantly affect the value of the insured parcel. Questions regarding the validity or use of an easement may result in a dispute amo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Important facts for home buyers
- If you are considering buying a home or have spent many years saving in preparation of buying a home, the questions and process involved in buying a home can be extremely stressful. As exciting as it is to begin looking for your new home, there are many unexpected costs and details to be considered before contacting a real estate agent. Home buyers should be aware of every aspect involved in purch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying your first investment property
- "Begin With The End In Mind"I first heard the phrase "Begin with the end in mind" in a Steven Covey book called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". This expression makes a lot of sense because the fact is, you can't get where you're going, unless you know where you want to go.Most new investors understand that real estate is an investment vehicle that makes sense. We all know ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 strategies for buying property with no money down
- Everyone has heard a story or read about someone who bought a property without paying a single dime as a down payment. But how does this work?There are several "classic" methods commonly used to purchase real estate with no money down. There are an infinite variety of situations in a real estate transaction that could lead to a deal with no down payment. But for the sake of reality, I will ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Back to the future - big changes are coming, get ready now
- The comments below are quoted from a recent speech by Ben Bernanke, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors..."Looking forward, I am sure that the Committee will continue to watch the oil situation carefully. However, future monetary-policy choices will not be closely linked to the behavior of oil prices per se. Rather, they will depend on what the incoming data, taken as a whole...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boom or bust
- For those looking to invest in the real estate market?keep your eyes on the headlines. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the number of areas across the U.S. with real estate booms shot to 55, increasing by nearly two-thirds last year. The FDIC warns, "these booms may be followed by busts"."Boom" areas are defined as having inflation-adjusted prices...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is 100% annual return on investments possible with low risk land investments?
- In last week's article, we discussed how substantial profits could be made by investing where baby boomers may want to relocate or buy a second home. This seemed to confuse readers since they were thinking that our web site is about preconstruction and preconstruction to them means buying condos?? In this article, I hope to broaden your horizons considerably.Unlike many people, I have a ver...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in real estate & reits
- Real estate investing runs the gamut in terms of risk and investment success. The first rule of real estate investing, even before location, location, location, is be very careful with whom you are dealing. For some reason, real estate is fraught with unscrupulous characters, many of whom you'll see on late night television commercials with their "no-money" down methods of becoming millionaires. O...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Prepare your rental property for occupancy
- Among your many responsibilities as a landlord, the law provides for a warranty of implied habitability. This means that the dwelling must be considered habitable and any known problems must be fixed before you allow a tenant to take occupancy.When a tenant vacates one of your units, take this opportunity to perform a walkthrough of the unit to determine its condition and discover what repa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Land subdivision - $1.2 billion dollar developer tells you how to do it
- Land subdivision is a bit like helping Mom slice up her beautiful Apple Pie; it's all so easy, when, like Mom, you've done it a few times. So let's see if we can get the ingredients for a land subdivision correct so you can do it right first time, OK?Every city or town in the free world has a Town Plan and it comprises, not surprisingly, of plans or maps, usually with lots of different colo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Estate planning
- Estate planning can enable you to control your property while you are alive, take care of you and your loved ones if you become disabled, and give what you have to whom you want, the way you want, and when you want, and if you wish, you can save every last tax dollar, professional fee, and court cost possible.Estate planners frequently begin the estate planning process by analyzing clients'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tenants in common (tic)
- Tenants in Common is a way of sharing ownership of property among two or more people. Each tenant holds an undivided interest in the property, and each tenant may own a different size portion of the property. Tenants in common ownership may be established in many different ways: through a will, deed, or other document of title. Today Tenants in Common (TIC) ownership has become a popular way for p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Good tenants - learn twelve ways landlords keep them
- Happy, Long-term Good Tenants Paying On Time How to Create a Win-Win Relationship for the Both of You!After you've found your tenants, how do you keep them? Establish a friendly, pleasant, business-like relationship with your tenants, so they'll want to renew again each year. By using one or a few ideas below, you will learn how to keep good tenants. The following are som...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont sell it yourself
- Don't sell it yourself! Sometimes a "FSBO," or house "for sale by owner" can sell as fast, and for as much as it would have if listed with a real estate agent. Sometimes. Before you decide to give it a try though, consider the following ten points.1. Most buyers work with agents, and look through MLS listings. If you don't list with an agent, most buyers will never see or hear about your ho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your own home: 10 more tips
- Selling your own home can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Sometimes, though, in the right market, it makes sense to save thousands of dollars in commission and do it yourself. If you've decided to give it a try, use the tips here to do it right, and to avoid common FSBO (for sale by owner) mistakes.1. Understand value. It isn't what you think your house is worth, and it doesn't...