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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to buy a home when your in your twenties
- A Single's Game of Real Estate (Getting started in your twenties)Due to the fact that most of us grow up in either a rented apartment or our parent's single family home, it stands to reason that most people, when beginning to ask themselves the question of purchasing their own dwelling, will come to the conclusion that a condo or small house is probably the way to go. That's a result of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The professional investors plan
- The art of using high-leveraged activities.Here I would like to make just a few suggestions that will hopefully save you from wasting years of hard effort only to learn in the end that had you invested using a better strategy, you would have realized more profit, happiness, satisfaction, control and free time as a result.I'm not going to make you wait to find out the secret, so here ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why it is important to hire just one real estate agent to buy a home
- In our fast paced and frantic real estate market, buying a home takes quick action and strong representation. Some buyers decide to involve several agents in their search for a home, assuming that there is strength in numbers. However, it is the buyer who establishes a working relationship with one Realtor who really has the best chance of finding, negotiating and buying the right home.You ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding the right real estate agent:: a guide for seniors
- When considering buying or selling a home, seniors have a special set of needs that may not apply to others in the real estate market. The first time home buyer has a certain set of needs. Young families with small children have another. Seniors fall into a whole different category.It is important then, to make sure that the real estate professional you choose has the ability to meet the ne...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home inspectors - negotiating a lower price
- To help you negotiate a fair sale price for a home, it's best to get an appraisal and inspection report. Even if you agree directly with the home seller on a sale price, you may want these items to safeguard the value of your new investment.To hire a professional inspector, contact the American Home Inspectors Directory (AHID). The American Home Inspector Directory includes inspectors from ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tax free exchanges: watch out for the new residence rules
- On October 22, 2004, President Bush signed tax legislation that contained a provision affecting Internal Revenue Code section 1031 (the like-kind tax-free exchange rules).Under this new provision a taxpayer who exchanges under Internal Revenue Code section 1031 into a rental house as a replacement property for a previous investor property and later converts it to his or her primary residenc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investment - why it is big business?
- When examining the different asset classes, real estate is generally far less volatile than shares and real estate tends to be the haven that investors flock to when other asset classes are suffering.It is true to say that investment properties can have many benefits in terms of building long-term wealth, but we must never forget that this wealth is not guaranteed!Following the globa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investment 2005 - the hottest countries for investment in 2005
- Whether you are a real estate investor looking for a steady and 'safe' investment in a proven market or a real estate speculator willing to gamble on the unknown and undiscovered in the hopes of gaining a significant ROI (return on investment), this article covers the real estate investment hotspots for 2005.A recent UK government report discovered that there was a 250% increase between 200...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How much should i pay for this house?
- We probably answer this question for someone a couple times every week. The problem is that they don't have a good formula for determining the most they can pay and still make a profit ? so they're scared to make any offer. Here's what we use for single family homes:The (MAO) Maximum Allowable Offer is calculated by first determining what the house will be worth after renovation - the ARV (...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you want to sell your rehabs fast?
- That's an obvious question ? we all do! So what is the trick? So much time and money is spent on systems updates, roofs, and structural issues, that many times there's nothing left for what really makes the sale: what your potential buyers see. And more importantly, what they fall in love with.People don't walk into your house, and say, "Wow, they have all new electric. Let's buy."...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Budgeting your log home - creating a checklist
- If you've read my first article, BUDGETING YOUR LOG HOME: Where do you start?, you've got a very basic overview of the process. However, there are still a number of questions I'd like to address. Again, many of these questions will come up if you build any custom home, but I'd venture to guess the log home owners find themselves deeper in the decision-making process than someone dealing with a cus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investing myths that steal profits from your pocket
- One of the things that distresses us about our industry is the amount of wrong or incomplete information available to investors. Some myths block what otherwise would be a great deal, while others would have you believe that a bad deal is actually great. For example, we encourage purchasing homes "subject-to" the existing mortgage as an option to finance the purchase of an investment pro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal branding techniques for real estate agents and brokers
- Branding can be done to any product, or any person. Before undertaking an exercise in personal branding, however, consider your distinctive strengths and abilities and what they offer the market place. Traditionally personal branding was for sporting celebrities who gained enormous coverage and following through their sporting prowess. Movie stars have also had celebrity status and association sin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Panama is hot - a world class retirement haven thats ripe for profitable real estate investment
- If you've followed any of the major survey agencies around the world that rate places for retirement, Panama has been on top of the list in many, and for a few years running. So, if you're looking for a place outside U.S. borders to retire, Panama should be given very serious consideration. Panama has a lot going for it.And even if you don't plan on retiring or living in Panama, Panama has als...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - On the crossing of continents
- Cyprus is situated in the north-east Mediterranean on the crossing of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa. This strategic location ensured development of the island as an international business center with high-quality service, vast infrastructures and great deal of entertainment facilities. Living and business conditions there are more than comfortable. Cyprus differs from most developed c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What does it take to be a donald trump in real estate?
- Since you are a business oriented person, you might be thinking: "oh, great, here it comes another fad that sounds to good to be true and I don't have time for this now." Well, the fact is, like gravity you do not have to believe in Feng Shui for it to work. Whether you believe in the law of gravity or not it exists, and it affects everything you do. As Donald Trump said: "I don't have to bel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stagingãƒâ€šã‚â® your home for sale: a superior real estate home marketing technique: part 1
- Every Realtor KNOWS that a home should be shown in its best light to help sell it faster and for more money! We also know that, properly done, it Is a lot more than putting fragrant pies, breads or cookies in the oven, opening the drapes and turning on all the lights; although even that helps greatly.Setting the stage to obtain the highest value, fastest, for a home has recently evolved int...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to look out for when buying off plan
- Buying Off PlanIt can be difficult to decide when every deal seems to be not to be missed!There are some key things I look for when buying off plan, whether it's in the UK or abroad it makes no difference.The property must be good value now ie it compares favourably with similar properties today, and is not based on properties going up in value 10% each of next 2...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Curb appeal
- First impressions do make a difference when selling your home. Oftentimes, before making the phone call to schedule an appointment, a homebuyer will drive by your home to determine if they may be further interested. If the house presents a good impression, then you receive the phone call for an appointment. Many homes are eliminated from a potential homebuyer's list because they do not give a good...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are the elements in real estate?
- Each element has a specific color associated with it. Because color (light) vibrates and is such a high frequency, it immediately lifts the "energy vibration" in our listings. When this happens, our listings act like magnets and attract buyers, sellers and referral business, effortlessly. This is called the Productive Cycle of Elements...when Fire creates Earth, Earth creates Metal, Metal produces...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A real estate 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 - Selling investment houses: psychology of mirrors
- Discover new interior Design Psychology strategies to increase your real estate profits. One technique, using mirrors as props for staging houses helps you sell your investment properties for more money, and fast.Take advantage of a tried and true sales technique: World Book Encyclopedia sales people asked the prospective buyer where they would put their bookcase filled with the Encyclopedi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Transforming doghouses into dollhouses
- Successful real estate investing depends largely on a correct assessment of a property's profit potential, but it also depends on your ability to transform a doghouse into a dollhouse. The renovation process involves physical work and choosing the best supplies, in order to create maximum positive emotional effect and profits, but if you make wise choices in your choice of colors, textures, and bu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your house fast!
- The physical senses of buyers respond to a home's design, and buyer base their purchase decisions on what the see, hear, smell, touch, and even taste. But what do buyers actually want?All buyers what a home that most closely suits their needs and makes them feel a sense of happiness. Therefore, you'll want to take those two factors into account when choosing your colors, patterns, and textu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling houses: design psychology works!
- I've taught the concepts of Design Psychology for many years, and I know how much it can empower a person, and allow them to create a fabulous home that sustains their emotions. Since it's based on science, I know that Design Psychology is effective at turning plain spaces into happy places.I discovered Design Psychology in 1985, when my husband and I purchased an 1878 Queen Anne Victorian ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Achieving positive cash flow from your real estate investments
- Even if you're counting on rising property values to eventually make a profit on an investment property, it's far more desirable to have a positive cash flow each month. If you're losing money on a property every month, it may not take long until your future profits will have been lost. Owning investment property is much more enjoyable if you're making money along the way.Here are a couple ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make money in real estate without doing the scrunch work
- If you don't have the time to invest working on fixers or if your tired of working on fixers to make money investing in real estate, try this method.Many real estate investors make thousands of dollars on brand new homes with little work. To test this money-making system in your area, call new development home sales offices that have most homes sold. Ask about their price for a 3 bedroom, 2...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investing in real estate profitably: eliminating the need for mortgage insurance
- In an earlier article, we presented various options for ensuring that you have positive cash flow when holding rental houses, by minimizing loan payments. One problem which we now can address is to how to eliminate the need for paying mortgage insurance. Any loan with less than 20% down payment will include or require mortgage insurance. It may be included in the rate (which is called "Len...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling by owner escrow or closing checklist
- Home sellers should keep on top of their pending sale; especially when selling without the assistance of a real estate agent. Sometimes busy real estate agents forget to monitor all aspects of a pending sale.Here's a checklist for home sellers:Selling Escrow ChecklistProperty Address:Date escrow opened: Estimated closing date: Escrow office: Telephone Number: Es...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Talk to a lender before you sell your home
- If you're looking to sell your home quickly, and for top dollar, the best thing you can do is to be able to offer your buyers some sound financing options. That's why developing a relationship with a lender can be the key to a quick sale, and to more money at closing.Some of your potential buyers will have already gotten themselves preapproved with a lender, but many won't, and being...