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- 2009-03-14 02:43:40 - Want to know what a buyer agent is
- An Austin Real Estate buyer's agent represents the consumer who is purchasing a property in the Transaction. This agent owes full responsibility and loyalty to the homebuyer. He or she has solely the buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire transaction process. The agent is compensated by the buyer through a negotiated fee or in some states by the commission based on the selling pric...
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- 2009-03-13 02:29:44 - Puerto vallarta - a hottest destination in the mexico real estate market
- If you've ever considered getting involved in the, Mexico Real Estate market Puerto Vallarta may be the best choice of location. With its sparkling waters and relaxing beaches, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's top vacation destinations. For people who want to spend their time relaxing, Puerto Vallarta also offers opportunities for spa treatments and other services that will help vacationers re...
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- 2009-03-12 01:38:49 - Comparable sales units of measure
- Comparable sales are routinely utilized to develop an opinion of value using the sales comparison approach, one of the three primary approaches to valuing real estate. (The two other primary approaches are the cost approach and income approach.) In some cases, the gross sales price is utilized to develop an opinion of value for the subject property. However, the sales price is more often converted...
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- 2009-03-09 01:37:51 - Right time to invest in mexico real estate
- There has been fervent discussion about the impact of US recession on Mexico Real Estate and its future prospects. When talking about Mexican Property market, it may seem that it is closely related to the US real estate. Some may very well paint a gloomy picture for Mexico Real Estate market. But an in depth study of Mexico Real Estate will reveal a bright future for Mexican Real Estate in the com...
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- 2009-03-09 01:29:17 - Commercial real estate appraisal cost approach
- The cost approach was historically prepared as a part of most commercial real estate appraisals. However, the compunction to include the cost approach (when it was not relevant) has dissipated over the last 20 years.
The principle of substitution is the technical basis for employing the cost approach. According to the principal of substitution, a prudent buyer would not pay more th...
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- 2009-03-03 02:45:44 - Benefits of owning your own home in texas
- There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home in Austin, Texas rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else's, no more landlords, and of course the tax benefits you reap. There are a multitude of other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.
One of the most ove...
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- 2008-06-06 00:44:14 - The short sale alternative
- If you considering a short sale, I can help. If you live in another State other than California, I can help you find a short sale expert near you. You need to work with an experienced Realtor who understand the loss mitigation/short sale process and who is an specialist in this area of real estate called short sales.
The majority of lenders require that the home be listed befor...
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- 2008-05-27 09:59:34 - What does fha mean
- Why bother with FHA?
For my people it is the only way they will be able to purchase a home in their lifetime. So, if you are planning to purchase a home in the next year it would to your benefit to find out as much as possible on FHA and any other programs that might be available to you. Most of these programs are not permanent so it is important to act quickly as things change.
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- 2008-04-05 00:50:42 - Buying a condo as an investment
- A lot of people ask us as part of their search for a condo, which ones are better investments. Personally, if I knew the answer to that 100%, I would be writing this from my own private island. Alas, that is not the case and I write in my home office, looking out at the snow.
There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to investment condos. A lot of it depends on what exactly you are l...
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- 2008-03-20 01:06:51 - Short sale questions
- The main stream media continues to be rich with stories about the struggling real estate market, here in the Sacramento area as well as across the country. They generally revolve around the increasing number of foreclosures, the mortgage crisis and now some of the government programs that may or may not be any help. What I am not seeing is any mention of short sales. In June 2007 I published, "Sho...
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- 2008-03-15 01:27:42 - Is wholesaling better than rehabbing real estate
- I look at real estate like a triangle. On one side of the triangle we have rehabs, on the next side we have rentals and on the last side we have wholesaling. I think wholesaling is the bottom side of the triangle, the foundation. That foundation is what keeps everything strong. Wholesaling is the foundation of all real estate investing in my world. It was the easiest way for me to make quick cash....
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- 2008-03-03 05:39:11 - Potential problems if you find property at auction
- Some people see it as the perfect way to find property quickly and at a lower cost: by buying it at auction.
And certainly there are some tremendous bargains to be had. If you're prepared to take a few risks, you have the potential to get your hands on a pretty impressive property below market value.
Yes it might need some work doing, but your chances of making a profit are h...
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- 2008-01-21 08:51:28 - How the real estate agent appeals to the prospect sense of protection
- How the Real Estate Agent Appeals to the Prospect's Sense of ProtectionBy Gloria Whitehorn
Have you ever seen a dog run under a porch when it was raining? All
animals and human beings know the importance of having shelter
readily accessible. Self-preservation is the law of nature that needs
no teaching. A person...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to qualify for 90% plus commercial financing!!!
- There are three important questions that you must understand and answer correctly in order to achieve 90% plus commercial financing! Where to go to locate it? What type of project will qualify? And last, how to negotiate for it?To start, you must understand the lender's mindset?.. If you ask commercial lenders what would be their preferred loan type and the reason why, you will hear similar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your house - $100,000 pets
- Is your pet worth $100,000? It may be if you don't make accommodations for it when selling your home.A Hundred Thousand Dollar Pet?A house I'd seen with a potential buyer in an attractive neighborhood built around two lakes sold for $100,000 less than was typical for the neighborhood. Do you know what caused it to sell for that much less? A pet. Actually, two pets.I can hear y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your own home ? pet issues
- If you are selling you own home, you need to consider the effect of pets. People who are working with a real estate broker are sure to get coached about the potential negative effect of pets. If you aren't working with a broker, this article discusses the pet issue.When You Show Your HomeIf you are selling you own home, you must realize a lovable pet might cause the following problem...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding, fixing, financing, and flipping - the short course
- Most people get involved in Real Estate investing to make money.Pretty self-evident - or, is it?What would you say if I told you that everything you have been taught about Real Estate investing and making money "rehabbing" your real estate investments is wrong?Well, at least, much of it!Let's take a look at something that all too many people don't think about in their r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 11 different ways to participate in the new millennium real state boom
- Many parts of the country are going through a real estate boom. In recent reports real estate is showing double digit growth in many parts of the country. In still many other real estate growth is outpacing inflation.1 - Real Estate Agent Real Estate agents are responsible for the vast majority of Real Estate Sales, Matching qualified buyers with eager sellers.2 - Mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing your realtor ãƒâ€šã‚â®
- With so many realtors competing for your business, how do you know which one to choose? Here are a few things to consider when choosing a realtor.The most important decision you will make in the sale of your home is the Realtor you choose.Some points to consider:Find someone you feel comfortable with. If you don't feel you can ask questions or go to your Realtor, you have the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The echo boomers - the next big consumers
- The Echo Boomers or Generation Y currently make up about one third of the US Population. Many of the Echo Boomers are starting to reach an age where they want and need things like, Houses, Cars, Insurance. The Echo boomers don't respond to marketing like Earlier Generations. In recent Focus Groups an Echo Boomer is just as likely to being playing a Video Game or surfing the Internet as watching TV...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Housing bubbles and you
- Are we in a housing bubble? To answer that question first we need to understand what a housing bubble actually is. A housing bubble is what happens when the there is a significant rise in the market that is mostly due to the expectation that the prices will continue to rise. The bubble will not burst until people start to doubt the reasoning behind the increase. Once the bubble is burst the market...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 different ways anyone can become a real estate investor
- Being a real estate investor is not really that hard, Sometimes you do not need any money down. Other times you do not need any of your own money down. Below are 7 Methods to buy property and earn money.1 - Buy and FlipThis is a Method where you buy Real Estate at below Market Price and sell quickly and make some fast profits2 - Buy Fix and Flip This is Si...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your home equity can work for you
- "Use your home's equity to pay off your debt. It's easy and simple, no closing costs!" Every time I turn on the television, commercials bombard me telling me to take out a home equity line of credit. People are using their dream homes to pay for even bigger dreams, like a "debt free" lifestyle and college educations for their children. Despite the ease in securing these seemingly beneficial lines ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - For sale by owner - use this tip to sell your home quicker and at a better price
- Your house is for sale by owner (fsbo), Along with columns of countless other FSBO's in the Sunday paper. This one little trick will enable you to have your Ad Noticed by more potential buyers. More buyers means you to sell your home quicker and at a better price.Have you ever gone to purchase a car. Did you notice when you negotiate the car dealer doesn't tell you the price of the car he t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Homes for sell by owner ? fsbos and buyer brokers
- You're selling your home as a FSBO (for sale by owner) and you get annoyed when real estate brokers call you, right? That's a reasonable response when you're doing all the work to market your property to save thousands of dollars in broker commissions. However, when a "buyer broker" calls, you might want to listen.Why ListenTo understand why I say that, we need to understan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fsbo: for sale by owners chapter iv [part 1]
- Like a monarch, Red Haring reigned in the deep leather seat of his KenWorth cab-with its king-size sleeper. The 400 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine droned apathetically as Red downshifted for the parking lot to his favorite Boise, Idaho roadside diner. He'd picked up a large 26,000 pound household move in Olympia, Washington, which he'd delivered to Baker City, Oregon.Red's company had...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fsbo: for sale by owners chapter two
- Sheriff's Deputy Ted Rasmussen was thinking about Carrie-his pregnant waitress problem-when he sighted the traffic disruption meandering near the yellow line on Bay Street. A Bremerton merchant had called the Sheriff's emergency number reporting a wet morning commuter mess. Two motorists had placed 911 calls from their cell phones. When the police dispatcher asked if there were any units in the vi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fsbo: for sale by owners chapter one
- She reached the phone on its second ring. "This is Tami!" She confidently answered. She knew who she was."Honey, guess what? I sold them! I've got the job!""In Phoenix, Aaron?""Yes! It's beautiful here! Ninety degrees in November. Blue sky. This place is booming. We'll sell our house, there!"I don't want to sell my home! Tami's mi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding structural problems during escrow ? upscale home example
- When buying and selling homes, the property purchase is often subject to a satisfactory home inspection being done. Now and then, a home inspection uncovers severe structural problems. Here's an example of a situation in an upscale neighborhood.Severe Structural ProblemsDoes the buyer walk away when there are serious structural problems? Yes, but not always. A lot depends on the cons...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding structural problems during escrow ? small rural home example
- In rural home purchases, the transaction is often subject to a satisfactory home inspection being done. Any imperfections are usually corrected during escrow. Now and then, however, a home inspection uncovers severe structural problems. What happens then?Structural Problems ? Small Rural HomeWith a small rural home purchase, the discovery of structural problems can be more problemati...