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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to attract clients in residential real estate
- Doesn't it seem like everyone you know has a friend, relative, or acquaintance that is a realtor? How could anyone, especially someone new to the industry, possibly achieve success when faced with this much competition?The answer begins to appear when you consider the following questions: How many licensed real estate agents have the talents required for success in sales?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Atlanta georgia real estate - marietta - east cobb, roswell, and alpharetta
- Whether you're a "move up" home buyer, downsizing, or relocating to the metro Atlanta area, you'll find a diverse range of home styles and price ranges just north of downtown in the Marietta ? East Cobb, Roswell, Alpharetta corridor. Featuring affordable single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and luxury real estate, these communities also offer great schools and unbeatable locati...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investment real estate done right -- your quickest and safest path to wealth
- In investment real estate the quickest way to wealth is through owner financing, or lease optioning. So, let's take a look at one model transaction, involving the purchase and sale of two properties on lease-option contracts so you an apply it to your own investment real estate system.Assume you buy an investment property for $50,000 to $60,000, and you sell it on a lease-option contract fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A singles game of real estate
- This discussion leans toward answering questions asked most often by our youthful men and women in there early twenties. They often begin to ask themselves the question, "Should I consider buying a home, condo/town-home or some other type of real estate that I can call my own?" Due to the fact that housing has up to this point always been provided for or lived in on a rented basis we ten...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont sell your house--ever!
- Keeping your existing house when you buy a new one could be THE most profitable financial decision you could make. Consider the following:1. Second stream of income: When you move to another place and keep your current house as a rental, this gives you an extra stream of income.2. Pay less tax: Your rental property produces business income. When you have a business, you are entitled ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying new construction...how do i begin?
- The prospect of shopping for a new construction residence can be quite daunting, but the rewards of owning a brand new home out-weight the disadvantages if you know the potential pitfalls. The following are important considerations: Overall Dollar Budget, Location, Cost Per Square Foot, Finishes, Upgrades, Parking and Delivery Date.Overall Dollar BudgetTo establish a budget for purch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How can i stop foreclosure on my house?
- We understand the being in foreclosure is a scary thing. You are probably wondering how can I stop foreclosure on my house. There are many options available when facing foreclosure. They may include reinstating the loan, forbearance, loan modification, mortgage refinancing, sale of the property, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or bankruptcy filing.There are also many services that will work wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A possible bargain: foreclosed properties
- In the superheated San Francisco Bay Area property market, foreclosed properties are available at as much as 40% below market value, writes Srini Saripalli.The last few months of a calendar year are considered sluggish for transacting real estate, but Silicon Valley seems to be an exception to this. Properties are appreciating rapidly at this time of the year and this year has been one of the best...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in real estate vehicle for wealth building
- Real estate is one of the best vehicles of building wealth. Historically real estate has outperformed other asset classes like stocks or bonds, and is reasonably predictable and less volatile. There were times when real estate went down and there were times where it went up but on an average it has given a sizeable annualized return Development report, the price of an average single-family home ha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting raw land, not a raw deal!
- There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they'd had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase should be properly investigated, evaluated and negotiated using a logical and rational plan.Let m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in real estate like a stock
- A REAL ESTATE STOCK PLANGetting out of the bleachers and into the game!This report is going to explain or attempt to give the stock market investors a basic one-on-one interview with a real estate portfolio manager who has consistently made a profit on 100% of the investment products that were actively chosen and managed. Never a loss, always tax advantaged and sheltered.This ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A difference between appraisal, assessment, home inspection
- Every one should have a home inspection before purchasing any property, including new construction. You may think that's rediculous but there are too many cases that prove otherwise. It is only a couple of hundred dollars and can save you thousands. Most importantly it makes you feel confident about the house.Remember the horror stories you saw on the local and national news about all the n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Opm - the art of leveraging
- Equity lender, hard money lender, private investor or what ever term one uses can be a great source of funds to do real estate transactions and the question of how to find them comes up often!There are numerous ways to do this, and no two investors are exactly alike, so it's important to be innovative and customize your proposal to the specific "hot buttons" for each funding source.O...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maintaining small town charm in an ever-changing world
- Virtually any state in the country has the appeal of multiple small towns. Ask almost anyone who lives in small town why they are here and they'll tell you they enjoy the small town feeling while being close to all the conveniences of a larger city. One of the greatest joys of living in a small town is how familiar people are with one another. When you walk into a store or restaurant you are welco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to negotiate a higher price for your house
- Negotiation is where many FSBO home sellers really have problems. The wrong attitude or a slip of the tongue could cost you thousands. Here are a few pointers to keep you on the right path:1. Show interest in selling the house. In an effort to project a sense of strength many people either take an aggressive "take it or leave it" attitude, or they appear to be overly relaxed, almost disinte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate bankruptcy
- Although real estate bankruptcy cases no longer dominate the bankruptcy courts' dockets as they did in the early nineties, but they continue to be filed with great frequency in UK. At its essence, the real estate bankruptcy is a two party dispute between mortgagee and mortgagor. Real estate bankruptcy cases are typically filed after a foreclosure sale has been set. Upon learning of the bankruptcy ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Staging homes for top-dollar sales
- Wouldn't it be nice to have Roger Hazard's design team from "Sell This House" come visit for a weekend?Many "redecorators" and designers offer "Staging Homes" services from $250 to $5,000. These services usually give good advice, some help with the actual work involved, and others even move in new furniture for you.However, using Design Psychology strategies will help you make the ri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you buy real estate now
- I have been seeing the market on fire for a long time and have started telling my friends, "don't buy now". No one can accurately determine exactly when it will happen, but it is definately on the way. The time to buy, unfortunately for the losing party, is after the crash. Housing will go down in value drastically and when this happens it has a ripple affect on other things, such as employment, c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a vacation home right for you?
- Many of us dream about owning the vacation home in the Mountains, or on the Lake or Ocean. A place where one can retreat periodically from the hustle-bustle of everyday life. However, for those who do achieve the financial resources to make such a purchase, there are several factors that should be considered first prior to taking the plunge.Owning a Vacation Home can be a wonderful experien...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How not to blow your build budget
- Most people who complete a self build will go on to make a profit if they decide to sell afterwards, but what steps can you take to ensure that you don't totally blow the budget?There are lots of advantages to a totally unique self-build but most important is sound financial planning before and during the self-build, to ensure you stay within budget and make worthwhile savings.Resear...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New or old house?
- A lot of buyers think that a new house is the way to go but it's important to have some knowledge of quality and of the builder. New paint, carpet, doors, windows and cabinets are a quick and easy sell. But are the cabinets even level. I have seen cabinets in a $300,000 house that the dishes would roll out of. In the same house, a paladium window was set in the framing with over an inch gap, which...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Big discounts with property investment clubs?
- A stagnant stock market, low interest rates and booming property prices over recent years have lead to more and more personal investors deciding to join property investment clubs.Property investment clubs are organisations that either buy property in volume and resell it to their members at discount prices or negotiate the purchase of large numbers of properties from developers, again ensur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avoid the traps of finance
- Most consumers are told where to get their mortgage because few people personally know and trust a mortgage or loan officer or correspondent (the same thing). It used to be agents would take their buyers out to find the house they wanted, then to their favorite mortgage company. Now things are so fast and better organized. It is common practice to have the purchasers prequalified and preapproved b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your property without an estate agent
- It is possible to save £1,000s selling your home privately and cutting out the estate agent, but what are the issues that you need to consider?Pricing the propertyPrice your property too low and you could short-change yourself from the true market value, price your property too high and you will simply put off potential buyers.Before you put your property on...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Homebuyer heaven can?t possibly last
- With interest rates at record lows over the past year, there's really only one way for them to go, the only question is when. Most experts agree that rates will remain fairly stable in the short term, at least until the end of the year, and some believe they will even decrease slightly. However, the prospect of a sharp increase in 2005, continuing into the following year will have many mortgagees ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Basic tips for first time home buyers
- Choosing a first home can be a daunting task, but following a few key steps makes it a lot less confusing.An essential part of the process for every home buyer is to simply do the math. It is very wise to do all the financial planning first, before beginning the search for a suitable property to buy. Every home buyer should shop around for the mortgage deal which suits them best, and calcul...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fixing houses for resale: three beginning steps to increase profits and have fun
- Real estate investors specializing in fixers make higher profits when they have a detailed work plan and know how to get around the future resale appraisal issues.Before you begin your fixer makeover, taking a few extra steps helps you make more money, avoid future appraisal pitfalls, and have more fun.1) Planning for ProfitsVisualize your final home presentation for sa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying a house in scotland
- Buying a house in Scotland is slightly different from buying a house in other parts of the UK. It's not particularly complicated, and buying north of the border can often be quicker, but for those relocating from England and Wales there are a number of points you need to bear in mind.Agreement in principleBefore you begin house-hunting in Scotland you need to have an agreement...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The new first impression in home selling
- As an ASP Home Stager® I know how important curb appeal can be in making that critical first impression when selling your home. However, with the growth of real estate advertising over the web, there is another first impression that you should consider when marketing your property. Web impression. Does your property have a great one? Over the past few months I have spoken...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Types of listings with agents
- There are several different types of listing contracts. Few of them are detailed below:Open ListingThis type of listing is when you, the seller, don't want to commit to any one particular agent and when you are also open to selling the home by yourself. This type of listing with an agent gives him the right to bring buyers around to view your home and should the deal go through, the ...