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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The most sensible investment decision youll ever make
- So much advice is bandied about on the internet and even on the street about what makes a sensible investment, what makes a good investment and what makes a secure investment.Well ? when you consider that for most of us our own home is actually our number one asset and that it is a strong capital appreciating asset, surely the most sensible investment decisions we can make will be locked in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 steps to choose the best cincinnati realtor
- Excluding some professional real estate agents buying a house is a lifetime decision for most people. Whenever a person is decided about purchasing a house he is ready to invest a hefty amount of his lifetime savings for acquiring the house. In various cases where the buyer has planned to take assistance from financial services for housing loan this also means that the purchaser has invested even ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lake havasu real estate
- Lake Havasu real estate is a hot commodity. With surrounding attractions such as the London Bridge, English Village, Mohave Desert, and Lake Havasu, it's no wonder that the place has become a popular place to live. When tourists decide to turn the growing city from their vacation spot into their hometown, local real estate agents are a great resource.When purchasing real estate, buyers shou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why a final inspection is necessary
- In the sales contract, the sellers of your new home agreed to leave all the light fixtures, custom blinds, and refrigerator. When you walk in the home on moving day, to your surprise, all of those things are gone. In addition, the locks on the back door are broken; there is a huge stain on the living room carpet, and the garage opener doesn't work.Although this may be extreme, it could happ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Title insurance ? examples of problems and advice
- What is title insurance and why should any buyer get it when purchasing a home (single family, townhouse, condo, apartment, or whatever format your home purchase takes)? Doesn't the attorney or settlement company handling the closing see to it that you have a clear title? Isn't this just another way for someone to siphon a few coins off a real estate transaction?Title InsuranceTitle ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why is now the time to buy in turkey?
- Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasure...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - European second home prices wilt in drought
- Spain and Portugal have suffered one of their worst droughts on record this summer, with consequences from empty swimming pools for the tourist to economic disaster for farmers losing their crops and livestock.Roger Munns, Managing Director of Tribune Properties, predicts that property prices in the two European countries could drop as much as fifteen per cent in some areas as more owners d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The key to real estate investing success revealed!
- How did you get into real estate investing? Did you read a book on it? Was it a seminar? A meeting of some sort with speakers dispensing real estate investing information, but really selling courses? Did you get really, really jazzed and pumped up by these simple ("not easy") concepts that were delivered to you in parable form from the stage by a charismatic speaker?Did you find your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - San diego real estate, million dollar homes
- San Diego county has always been known for its Luxury Homes, yet in 2004 San Diego County luxury home sales (homes over $1,000,000) hit an incredible 2774 total units, an increase of almost 170% over total sales in 2003!In the entire State of California, A total of 33,107 homes sold for a million dollars or more last year. That was up 73.5 percent from 19,080 in 2003. The tota...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home appraisal values are critical
- To most, owning a home is a necessity, but sometimes it is a matter of pride or a business investment. Home appraisal values become relevant if one wishes to sell his house. Home appraisal values is a technical term which means the value of a home in terms of money that it brings in a real estate market. Home appraisal values are a critical factor when it comes to assessing the selling price of th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Advantages to buying or owning a condominium
- Condos have become an increasingly attractive home ownership option for singles, young couples, families and retired couples (that's just about everybody!). A condo is a viable option for anyone who wants to own a home without the worry of repairs, maintenance and dreaded chores like snow shoveling.Condos are usually located in well established, proven neighborhoods. Giving you the opportun...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you sell before the housing bubble pops
- For the past several years housing prices have risen dramatically. With interest rates continuously moving up, and more and more people being priced out of the market, all signs point to an imminent housing market correction. So should you sell your home now before prices drop or should you stick it out and see what happens? It really depends on your individual situation.Let's face it, we a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Looking into buying mobile homes?
- To own a home is one of the dreams every common man cherishes, even from the childhood. With hard work and years of savings, he might be able to build or buy a dwelling for him and his family. More than a place to stay safe from bad weather and sun, a home is also a handy investment option. In this context, buying mobile homes is an option worth considering. Recently, in the US, there has been a s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hurricane katrina and the impact on real estate prices
- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's wide path of destruction, the real estate market will be affected perhaps in ways not fully understood or expected. If recent hurricane recovery history holds true there will be several good things to come out of all destruction. Let's hope so as those who live in the Delta region have suffered immensely.In September 1989, a strong category 4 hurricane by ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Join the bulgarian property boom with confidence
- An Irish property investor in Sydney, Australia has created an investment kit that provides potential buyers with all of the relevant facts, figures and information to confidently buy Bulgarian property, which grew an average of 30% in 2004. "Bulgarian Property - The Overseas Buyers' Kit" contains a complete guide to the tax and ownership laws, calculators and various information-gathering templat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is an old home for you? ? the pros
- If you prefer a home that is unique and has character, you probably are giving some thought to buying an older home. Before buying, it's a good idea to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of owning the home. In this article, we cover the positive benefits I have realized by owning a home built in 1825.The Pros of An Old HomeIn 1972, my husband and I bought a house built in 1825. Whi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is an old home for you? ? the cons
- So you think you might like to buy an old home? Perhaps even something old enough to be historic? It's a good idea to carefully evaluate the pros and cons before you decide. There are plenty of both. Will the pros be valuable enough for you to be willing to cope with the cons? Where shall we start? With a cautionary tale, I think.The Cons of An Old HomeIn 1972, my husband and I bough...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to become a successful real estate developer
- Real estate investment and development has never been a more popular pastime or career changing challenge; if you would like to learn seven secrets for consistently successful real estate investing through development or you would like to know how you can continue to profit from property even if the market takes a downward turn just read on?1) Do Your Location Homework ? did you know...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Theres more to making money than a tertiary education
- An education of some sort is a prerequisite these days if you want to start a secure career in whatever field you choose. However, have you thought about where this will get you exactly? Will it help you achieve all your dreams in life, both financial, physical, emotional etc?This article is focusing on the financial and lifestyle dreams that you may have.Don't get me wrong though, b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you buy hud homes?
- Buy HUD homes are sometimes the cheapest option available for a common man to own a house. The fact that teachers and police officers could buy HUD homes at 50% off the market value attracts more potential buyers.Before starting off hunting around to buy HUD homes, let us see what actually a HUD home is? HUD homes are those dwellings that have been acquired by the U.S. Department of Housing...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying and selling real estate in florida
- Florida is known as the "Sun Shine" state, and the reason is clear. People move to Florida for many reasons, but most that move there stay there. Florida is known for the warm weather year around and beautiful landscaping that surrounds its cities. Florida weather and lifestyles vary significantly depending on which side of the state you move to.Buying a homeRelocating to Florida has...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying property in spain - how to avoid paying over the odds
- Spain has a lot to offer Northern Europeans and until recently there was a marked difference between the price in their home country and a similar Spanish property. However many buyers have found to their cost that they paid way over the odds. Why is this and how can you avoid falling into the same trap? Being in a different country you are unsure of the process, don't have ti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Best time to buy? best time to sell?
- When is the best time to buy? When is the best time to sell? I get asked these questions constantly everywhere I go. In short, the answer is that it depends on your individual circumstances. Each person has a unique personal buying or selling situation, whether starting a new job, facing rent increases, retirement, etc.However there are certain seasonal trends that govern the real estate ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying property in spain
- You have made the decision to move to Spain and are now looking for a property to buy? Where do you start? Firstly, I would suggest you go on to the internet and look at the various agents that are offering properties for sale in Spain. Many of these companies are run by people who have already emigrated to Spain and will know the many problems and pitfalls that arise when buying a proper...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying real estate thats not for sale
- Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You're looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it's not always easy to beat the competition to a great buy.A better way to find good real estate investments is to look for properties that aren't yet f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Escalation clauses ? a home buyers secret weapon
- Today we discuss escalation clauses because much of the country is experiencing an extreme "sellers' market." By that, I mean there are more buyers than there are sellers, and that results in sellers' getting more than one offer to buy their property. The seller can be picky about the terms under which he is willing to sell. A potential buyer is apt to make one or more offers which are r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Timing clauses stop sellers from inciting bidding war
- It is no secret that the current real estate market is hot, hot, hot. Sellers can receive multiple bids for their property on the same day. In the rush of the moment, your emotions can carry you into a bidding war. Using timing clauses can help avoid such a situation and protect you from buyer's remorse.Timing Clauses ? Drop Dead!A timing clause is inserted in an offer to avoid open-...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate bubble adding price and risk to location, location, location mantra
- Real estate investors familiar mantra location, location, location are nervously replacing the second and third locations with price and risk. As home prices rise to new levels daily and worries that some markets homebuyers are jumping into might start to loose air, their appetite for risk is creating some sleepless nights. Tired buyers no longer consider the best location, they might not even be ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Florida investment real estate and what are considerations before buying
- Investment Real Estate, First Things FirstConsidering investing in property? What are some pertinent things to consider before taking this leap? Of all the investment possibilities, investment in land generally produces the most positive results. It is vital, however, to carefully investigate the pros and cons, benefits and deficits of real estate investment. Most people look at investment ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home owner association restrictions ? read before buying
- Many communities have associations for homeowners, property owners, condo owners, or similar associations. The presence of a homeowners association, also known as "HOA", introduces another layer of rules and regulations to consider when buying a home. Some people love these associations and some hate them.Homeowners' AssociationsSome associations have very simple rules such...