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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avoiding a bad investment is easier than you might think
- Human nature being what it is, none of us can get serious about the idea of buying a house without experiencing at least a few small twinges of worry. What we fear, of course, is making a mistake. And the mistake we tend to fear most is buying a "lemon" ? a house that doesn't simply fail to satisfy our hopes but turns out to have so many flaws that it's a disastrously bad investment....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to expect in closing costs on a home purchase
- Many are taking advantage of this year's low mortgage rates to purchase a home. Pent up with excitement, many families, who have scrimped and saved for a down-payment, jump for joy when the mortgage lender finally approves their application. But, they should realize that there's a whole new set of expenses that must be covered before actually closing on the sale.New homeowners are often tak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conditions are right for buying the higher priced home you?ve always wanted
- Higher interest rates and home prices in the past have kept home owners from purchasing larger homes. The current real estate market conditions, however, are encouraging for many home owners who want to "buy up" to higher priced homes with more to offer.If you are considering trading up for a larger and more expensive home, conditions for doing so couldn't get much better. Interes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to prepare yourself for owning a dual purpose second home
- If you are thinking about buying a second home, you are not alone. A 1995 survey by the American Resort Development Association found that 60 percent of households surveyed feel they have a likely chance of purchasing a recreational property in the next ten years, a figure that rose 30% from the survey in 1990. The average age for the majority of vacation home buyers ranges from 40-50 years old. Q...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding a capable agent to meet your real estate needs
- Whether you're a first-time buyer, selling your current home or relocating to a different part of the country, the support of a qualified, knowledgeable real estate agent can alleviate many of your concerns and ensure a smooth transaction. A professional agent can market your present residence, help you locate the home of your dreams and assist in making your transfer to an unfamiliar area easier....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What homeowners should know to stop foreclosure- speaking your lenders language
- Financial literacy is the means of empowering consumers to make informed financial decisions through exposure to accurate and timely information. In no other area is the void of accurate information more evident that in the area of foreclosure.The national foreclosure rate is at the highest level since the Great Depression. Families fall behind on the mortgage payments because of illness, j...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont overpay for a house, even in todays market
- If there's one thing American investors love, it's an over-inflated market. Which is why they keep buying houses and new ones keep coming onto the market. According to the latest data, housing starts rose an annualized 3.4% in September, matching a 17-year high. Whoo-ha! Go, baby go.I wonder if the people buying these houses, for ever-rising prices, are the same people who couldn't get enou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free tips that will dramatically increase the selling value of your house (part 1)
- Did you know that it's a proven fact that a properly maintained home sells substantially higher then a home that is dirty, depressed looking and clearly not maintained very well? When it comes to selling your house the statement "first impressions are the selling impression" couldn't be any more accurate. This article will highlight some quick tips that will increase the amount of money ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Termite and moisture damage not reported
- I have done so many appraisals where I saw obvious damage that was not reported by the other inspectors. The first couple of times I thought it was just carelessness. I came to realize it was the same agents who had found what I call pocket contractors or repeat business. Most buyers are not aware of this problem but believe me it is a big one.I remember one very nice fairly new house and I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to research and purchase a good investment property
- How much do you really know about investment property? Accurate research and professional expertise applied to the purchase of an investment property builds a solid foundation for financial success. You may want to work with a REALTOR who can help to identify the great opportunities in investment properties in the area of your choice. Or, you may choose to do the work on your own. A REALTOR can pr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips for investing in distressed or foreclosed properties
- 1. Search on the world wide web for distressed or foreclosed properties as a starting point. Use a professional REALTOR to identify great foreclosure deals for you. You may be successful at searching the web on your own, but keep in mind some of the information is outdated, some may be incorrect, and some of the available properties are not even listed. A REALTOR subscribes to updated MLS listings...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Look past the bottom line for a propertys potential
- It's unfortunate that many real estate investors tend to look at the bottom line when deliberating about a property, rather than the big picture. The real moneymakers in real estate investments are the people with vision, who think creatively, and are willing to assume some level of risk.A client's initial line of questioning about an investment property goes something like this: What has t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 ?no money down? ways to buy real estate
- Turn the Television on any Sunday morning and you'll find yourself in the middle of a "how to buy real estate" infomercial. Can you really buy a house with no down payment? Can you really make thousands or millions of dollars buying real estate. Of course the answer is "yes" and "no". The real question is, are you willing to pay anywhere from $500 to $5000 for the inf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Flat fee mls listings - is this the future of real estate
- Realtors are all a buzz about this new form of listing houses on the MLS (multiple listing service). Some feel it creates more work for the buyers agent, while others see this as a way to tap into the For Sale By Owner market.It use to be when you made the decision to sell your home, you essentially had two methods available to you. You could list your home with a traditional real estate co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get the best price for your house
- The best price to sell your home is always determined by how you compare against your competition, the house down the street. If your property looks better than the next guy's the customer will buy yours.It all comes down to image, making sure it shows at its best. This is accomplished with minor repairs, some decorating and a lot of elbow grease. It's no different than a used car dealer sh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Narãƒâ€šã‚â® broker will swear it ? real pro? agents share it ? fsbo truth
- For posting the "Truth" on your website, some FSBO's will not like you. These prospects would not have listed with you anyway. For Sale By Owners ? that can receive sound advice ? will appreciate your courage, celebrating by having listed their home with you.Sometimes, the "Truth" hurts. Yet, being ripped off, raped, or even worse ? hurts a whole lot more. Ask any police officer i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Moldy homes are a great investment
- Have you seen this in your classifieds? -"Will pay $$$ for moldy homes. Call 555-555-5555"All you have to do is watch the news and you know about mold problems. We hear about Ed McMahan suing because his moldy home killed his pet dog. We also hear about Erin Brockovich and Sandra Bullock's problems with their brand new moldy home.* Mold has been traced to people dying in moldy homes....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If you cant afford to retire...move
- According to Warren Bland, PhD, an award-winning author and geographer at Cal State, people have a great option. It's called "equity-take" that is, the difference in cost of comparable housing between your present community and the more affordable one to which you could move. So, if you are willing to make that move, you can pocket a good chunk of money instead of delaying your retirement.C...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Purchasing land: what to look for
- It doesn't take long to realize that finding the right piece of property is the most important aspect of new home construction. In a development, restrictions and easements have already been sorted out, but if you are looking for a stand-alone piece of vacant land, you're on your own. Here are some of the factors you need to consider before spending your hard-earned cash on a pretty view that migh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Utah real estate
- Looking to buy real estate in Utah? The market has changed over the past few years and is going to continue to change over the next few (drastically) and here are a few things you should consider before buying any Utah real estate.First, the Olympics didn't affect the state as much as people thought it would. Before the olympics, people thought the olympics would bring with it a rise in hom...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Appraisal vs. market value: how to avoid pitfalls in the sale of your home
- When you sell your home, appraisers use comps (comparable market sales) of local properties sold within the last six months to value your home. With today's rapidly rising seller's market, six-month-old information is ancient history. Appraised value does not always equal the true market value, or what the home will sell for on the open market.Realtors will give you a comparative market ana...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build your retirement by investing in real estate
- Most people buy one or two properties. One is their primary residence and sometimes they have a vacation home. Few people invest in real estate. The main reason is they are not comfortable sticking their neck out in something they are not entirely familiar with. There is so much that needs to be understood and it just seems overwhelming to the majority of people.Many homeowners pay off thei...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investment real estate -- a new twist: be the bank, not the landlord, and get rich without the work!
- I was a landlord for a decade, and I believe I probably lost a year of life for each year I tried to maintain 26 properties. I learned the hard way that the most efficient way to make money in investment real estate is to create a mortgage note and be the bank ? not the landlord.In other words, you become a private bank, financing the entire sale or part of the sale for the buyer. When you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Be a realtor with curb appeal
- Are you a realtor with curb appeal or are you more of a fixer-upper needful of updating?How you present yourself to colleagues, buyers and sellers, from the very first moment, will influence your sales records as well as the confidence and satisfaction your new clients feel. Even if you're a Realtor in demand, with more listings than hours in a week, you may well find areas that you can pol...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Negotiating the real estate contract
- Negotiation is the process of communication back and forth in order to reach a joint agreement. There is no "one size fits all" strategy of negotiating a real estate contract. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and we have learned a great deal from them, as well as from books on the subject. We would like to share some of our thoughts on negotiating with you:What do...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find your dream home in belize
- Shopping for property in Belize is not as simple an undertaking as you might initially expect!Firstly, estate agents as we know them are non existent! Real estate brokers that do exist are likely to be unlicensed, unregulated and certainly not trained or insured.Secondly, the majority (and I mean the majority) of property for sale is not advertised!But with property prices rem...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why canadian real estate is such good value
- Real estate agents, Canadian citizens and foreign investors interested in the Canadian property market are all in agreement - as Canada becomes a more desirable place to live year on year so property investment in Canada becomes a more attractive prospect year on year.Furthermore, because property in Canada is high quality, plentiful, incredibly affordable and easy to purchase, real estate ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unravelling the real estate buying process in canada
- If you're a foreign national thinking about investing in the real estate market in Canada here's a run down of the typical buying process you should expect to encounter together with a general explanation of mortgages available to assist with the purchase.First things first though, you have to find your ideal property of course!But let's assume you've done that with the help of a goo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Property in bulgaria - huge investment potential
- Bulgaria is a truly magnificent country, located in Eastern Europe with an amazing coastline that stretches over 340km along the Black Sea, with a backdrop of one of the world's most magnificent mountain ranges and the beautiful and historic capital city of Sofia.Today Bulgaria not only offers one of Europe's most attractive and unspoilt holiday destinations it is also host to what will be ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to build your dream home
- Building your dream home is a process that takes some individuals a lifetime. Hardly anyone knows early in life what exactly constitutes "dream home" in her eyes. Pinning down the details that you want may take years of "starter" homes and building mistakes to learn what truly works for you. It is helpful to keep a list of likes and dislikes about each house that you live in. Consider everything f...