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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate news
- Happy New Year, Make it a better world. "Pay it Forward" as in the movie. If you haven't seen it, do!Welcome,Basically, almost everyone wants to buy a house and honestly everyone of legal age and competent mind can if they have the will and knowledge. Sure you can buy all the get rich schemes on the web and off the high intensity infomercials but do they really work for everyone?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Product review of carelton sheets no money down course
- Real estate continues to be a very important part of any financial wealth building strategy. Most wealthy individuals have real estate investments as a portion of their overall net worth. Carleton Sheets has been in real estate since the 1970s and has taken his experience to build a complete real estate course.After purchasing the CD version of the No Down Payment course by Carleton Sheets,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How can the average person build wealth in real estate?
- Books on real estate are a dime a dozen-and most focus on taking advantage of someone else's misfortune. They frequently describe lofty methods for buying and selling properties no ordinary citizen can be successful using.Real estate professional Dan Auito has had enough of books that waste people's time, money, and effort, and sap their will to believe in their abilities. So he has written...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to build a real estate investing power team
- As you continue to read about real estate investing, you will no doubt come across the term 'power team'. What is this 'power team'? A power team is a group of people without whom successful real estate investing becomes very difficult, if not impossible. Included in a power team are at least one real estate agent, a mortgage broker, and a real estate lawyer, all of whom will have experience in cr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tax assessment/appraisal: how do i know what my home is worth?
- If you are in the home buying or selling market, it's important to understand the difference between tax assessment and appraisal value. Concentrate on the appraisal value because this determines your asking price.Understanding Tax AssessmentThe tax assessment is a tool local governments use to exact a property tax rate on residents. The local government determines your home's worth ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The real estate bubble fallacy
- There has been a lot of talk lately about the "Real Estate Bubble", and a lot of folks are asking the question: "When it is going to burst"?They are saying that the market just can't sustain this level of growth and appreciation much longer, and I heat them say that it is inevitable that it must come crashing down soon. People are worried. They don't think it can last; That whatever goes up...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A real estate investing primer
- There are a great many books and web sites devoted to real estate investing out there, but most of them concentrate on one specific area of investing. It's often hard to find a general description of real estate investing, one that lists the various real estate investing strategies and how to get started. That's what this article will set out to do.Before beginning, you must understand that...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - At home in your overseas home
- Homeownership, in any form, is a big step for most people. In fact, it's often one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives. Despite that, sometimes a homeowner in one country will want to buy a second home in another country, whether for a vacation home or future retirement. Usually they make this decision after realizing they visit the same country every chance they get, but sometimes it'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dealing with dual real estate agents
- Historically, real estate agents have represented the seller of a property. The seller, after all, is usually the one who pays their commission, and agents therefore have a fiduciary relationship with the seller. This in no way means that agents may operate outside the bounds of the law and ethical conduct of course. It just means that the real estate agent is just that, an authorized agent of the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expenses of home ownership
- Hopefully all goes smoothly when you purchase your home. In your anxiousness to become an owner it may not have crossed your mind and no one tells you, your'e not done spending money on this transaction. It may not be soon and it may not be much, but you will need to have a comfortable income above your expenses.Why didn't they tell you? Shouldn't a good real estate agent prepare you for ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a foreclosure?
- A foreclosure is an action taken against a property owner by seizure of his/her real property. It can be for many reasons. The main cause is delinquent payments on a mortgage. The mortgage company or second and even third mortgage holders contact the owner, then the trustee (usually an attorney) to begin the process. If it is VA guaranteed or FHA insured, many times they offer assistance or altern...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven questions you should ask when buying a condo hotel unit
- You may have heard all the buzz about the newest type of vacation home investment, condo hotels. These are condominiums located in four- and five-star hotels in cities like Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas and Chicago. Owners use their condos when they'd like. When not using their unit, they can place it in the hotel's rental program and receive a percentage of the revenue it generates.How do you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your home - a fsbos guide to keeping it safe
- Sellers need to keep their safety in mind when prospecting potential buyers. The real estate industry has seen a problematic climb in assaults towards realtors, and so is the concern for those who are selling their own homes.Here are just seven ways designed specifically to protect you, your family, and your home, from being victimized:1. Fully screen callers before allowing them an ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in land
- Changing social trends point to a huge rise in demand for housing within the next twenty years.With an ageing population and more single people requiring accommodation, it comes as no surprise that the government has ordered planning authorities to find more land to develop, including areas of greenbelt.The value of land has risen dramatically over the last few years (nearly 24% last...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in commercial property
- Why commercial property?Compared to residential property investments, commercial property offers some key advantages:Long-term secure cashflow -- Commercial lets normally have long lease contracts, with periods of 10 years and more not being uncommon. In addition to this, commercial property tenants are less likely to default on payments and even if the tenant goes into liquidation, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The value of foreclosed property
- The discount on a foreclosed property is not as great if the state allows deficiency judgments by lenders against borrowers. In contrast, the discount is larger if the property is being sold in a state that requires foreclosures to proceed through the judicial system. Lastly, appraisals seem to be more accurate for low down payment loans, leading to smaller discounts at foreclosure.Foreclos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home inspection checklist - home inspectors
- Although architectural details, wall and floor coverings, modern conveniences and many other factors are important in the buying decision, the focus of this inspection is on the structural/mechanical/electrical condition of the property.The inspection is designed to give the real estate agent or prospective purchaser a system to detect some of the readily accessible major flaws or deficienc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to sell your own home and save thousands of dollars
- Most people take the easy way out when selling their home and hand the responsibility over to a real estate agent, when in fact the average homeowner is capable of selling their own home.Apart from the satisfaction of making the sale yourself there is the bonus of saving thousands of dollars in agents fees.So why do people choose a real estate agent to sell their home? Here are a few...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Evil gains entry
- When we open our doors to strangers, we can never be certain what malice an outsider might bring in. Police officers tell us to keep our doors locked with good reason. Yet, every day in this country, thousands of naive citizens, aspiring to market their homes?without paying a brokerage fee?place themselves at considerable risk.With fierce crime on an increase, eager For Sale By Owners, are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you sell your home yourself?
- Should you sell your home yourself? Yes and no. Yes, you should leave the option of selling on your own open and no, you shouldn't rule out using the services of an agent to help you sell. There are a considerable number of advantages of using an agent to sell your home but their services do come at a price ? up to 6% commission on the sale price! That's quite a sum, a precious $6,000 for every $1...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - For sale by owner listings
- Selling your home on your own, without a Realtor, is becoming less and less popular. This is surprising, considering that home values have skyrocketed and commissions have risen along with them.The money to be saved can be significant enough to attempt to sell your home on your own. Especially when the market has historically low interest rates and high demand in most areas of the country....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When showing your home
- Here below are some of the reasons why buyers may be put off when visiting your home.1. Welcoming Entrance - First Impression MattersAs has often been said, the first impression is the most lasting. It is as important, if not more, for your house to look good from the outside as it is to look from the inside. A prospective buyer wouldn't be too impressed with an unkempt yard, unpaint...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Before selling your home
- Here are some important steps you should take before you put your house on the market:1. Home Loan Approval for your next HomeYou don't want to be signing a contract to sell your house before knowing if you are qualified to buy another. Your financial circumstances may have changed since your last purchase and you may not qualify for the loan amount you seek. You'll get a good idea o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Water, water everywhere on the waterfront
- Waterfront living is among the most desirable of locations in our area (Florida). The views and vistas are fantastic, not to mention the ability to walk out one's door to drop a line to fish or untie a line to enjoy boating. However, all this joy is not without some special concerns.The most common fear heard from waterfront homebuyers is their concern that the river may rise and roll into ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Curb appeal
- First, lets start with what it is. Curb appeal is quite simply the rate of attractiveness your home projects to viewers from the street. Why is this important? As the definition states, it is the ultimate first impression. You may have an immaculate, luxurious interior but without high curb appeal, few will bother to step inside to see it. This is even more important when selling on your own becau...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Virtual agent? online real estate
- When preparing to sell a house, you should always consider the options of selling a home privately or listing with a real estate agent. Of course, the most cost effective option would be to sell your home privately, but what about the number of Home Buyers in the market who are not willing to consider a private sale listing?I am a firm believer that people should be able to sell a home priv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pricing your house to sell
- Most Sellers set their initial asking price at an amount somewhat higher than they are actually willing to accept, fully expecting a buyer to open the bidding with a lesser amount.While price is the most frequently negotiated item in any home sale, you may be able to creatively provide financial value to your buyer - without lowering the price alone.major appliances such as your stov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Prepare your house for a successful sale
- Whether you list with an agent or sell on your own, you can ensure a quick sale by proactively preparing your house to be a highly marketable and attractive commodity.Paradigm ShiftDon't wait for the sold sign to get started with packing. Packing away items that are used infrequently has multiple benefits:It's a head start for you when you do have the house sold...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Location, location, location
- Location, location, location - known as the 3 most important factors when buying a property, and it is easy to see why. The location of your property dictates how much yield you get, and how much capital growth, which ultimately decides how well you do.And yet people still get it wrong...Most investors only consider location within the area they live ... rather than ask...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why invest in property?
- Why property, some people ask when looking for an investment. Well, as far as I am concerned, property investment is, and always has been, the most powerful type of investment for building wealth. It has been said that over 90% of the world's millionaires got there by owning property. The reason property is such a powerful way to build wealth is due to one key concept: leverage.Once I reali...