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- Globalization has Made the Economy Many Times Larger than the Pioneering Days of Capitalism - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Karen AnneThe downgrading of the top credit rating of America has made the entire world shudder; already it has been lashed by the economic downturn. The experts are chuckling. They had accused the bankers for the crisis. Now they are accusing the politicians for this downgrading. As far as they go, the ...
Views: 569(3 votes) - Home Performance Audits are Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSavvy homeowners realize that we are working in a new economy. Instead of moving, they are looking at home repairs, maintenance and home improvements as the best option for investing in their homes. Not only are savvy homeowners investing in repairs and remodeling but there is a major ...
Views: 2190(3 votes) - How to Find Tenants for Rental Property - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonOne thing that most real-estate investors forget while involved with rental property is figuring out the quickest and best ways to find a tenant. It cost investors money when property sits without tenants. Understanding different strategies to find tenants is very important. Finding tenants is ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - How to Get Your Home Valued For a Quick Sale - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Steven MartinOne of the most important things to be aware of with regards to the quick property sale process is the value of your home. You should look to see that your home is valued properly so that you can get an idea of what you will be getting out of your home. The process for home valuation is ...
Views: 787(3 votes) - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 2053(3 votes) - How to Select the Right Location and Building for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Candace CzarnyMake Feng Shui Work in Your Office Building You might not be able to do a lot when it comes to changing your office building, that much is true. But if you take some time to look at the Feng Shui influence your building might have, you might be able to improve on the success of your ...
Views: 926(3 votes) - Leads for Realtors - How to Earn Free Client Referrals from Trusted Professionals - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Josh SandersWhen you hear the term "referral letter marketing", as a Realtor, what immediately comes to mind? You probably think I'm talking about getting testimonials from your past clients to use in your marketing, correct? That can also be an impressive marketing thought for Realtors. But, I'm talking ...
Views: 1008(3 votes) - Lease With Option To Buy-Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Steve HattanA lease with option to buy is typically for people who want to buy a home but cannot meet the traditional guidelines set forth by banks and other lending institutions. If you recently filed for bankruptcy, foreclosed on your last home, sold your last home through a short sale, have bad credit, ...
Views: 3720(3 votes) - Make Real Estate Sales in Any Economy - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Kevin WrightThe economic state of the real estate industry in the United States is steadily improving. As you are aware, in the past two years the industry has significantly dropped due to the poor economic status of many people and their unwillingness to spend on a new home. When our economy took a plunge ...
Views: 955(3 votes) - Marble Stone Fabrication Process - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Rachel Williams1. What is Marble Stone and how is it formed? - Marble stone is formed due to metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly known as dolomite rocks or limestone. Marble stone are recrystallization of carbonate minerals. Today technology is growing very rapidly and its being very ...
Views: 2914(3 votes) - Mastering Your Pre-Listing Presentation - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Kevin WrightEvery top real estate professional is well scripted, and this is one of the main reasons that they are confident and get listings. Don't take scripting as a bad connotation. (When you give your listing presentations you usually say the same thing to each client so it's no different in preparing ...
Views: 1413(3 votes) - Numbers of Homeless Kids Swelling - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Karen AnneWith increase in number of homeless kids, America is beginning to look like a third world. A recent report by the National Center on Family Homelessness of Needham (Massachusetts) 1.6 million kids are out there on the streets living out life in America in 2010; some were in motels and shelters ...
Views: 699(3 votes) - Occupy Activists Occupying Houses and Settling in it Needy Families - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Karen AnneThe Occupy activists in New York and elsewhere are actually occupying houses and settling in needy families like that of Tasha Glasgow, while the police look on.New York apartment blocks are ideal for these squatters. Tasha has returned to the apartment where she once stayed as tenant. When ...
Views: 715(3 votes) - People Clamoring Against Foreclosures, Want Extension of Unemployment Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Karen AnneThe US real estate industry is yet to pick up. Foreclosures are rampant, and so is unemployment. The Federal Government had come up with a program by which loans of homeowners were being modified, first on an experimental basis of three months, and then permanently; but its success rate has not ...
Views: 678(3 votes) - Predictions for the Property Market - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Clayton MooreWhilst Britain and the USA are battling through some of the toughest economic battles they’ve ever had to face, many are speculating about the value of property and whether prices will ever recover to the levels seen a couple of years ago. Many would-be property investors may have been ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Property Pricing - How to Tell Your Estate Agent What Your Property is Worth - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Steven MartinDuring a quick property sale process you will need to be sure that your home is properly valued. However in many cases the value that your home would be valued at could be much lower than that of what you should be working with. Therefore it will help to take a look at some things with regards ...
Views: 707(3 votes) - Real Estate Leads Provide a Great Opportunity - Company Launches New Program for Real Estate Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Shaun GreerA real estate lead generaiton company is launching a new program to connect more motivated home sellers with real estate professionals than any other company on earth and bring honesty back to the real estate lead generation industry. As use of the internet has increased, so to has its value ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Seven Myths Concerning Credit Card Usage That Can Affect Your Ability To Obtain A Mortgage - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from David LeachIt has been my privilege to work with hundreds of people over the many years I have been involved in the real estate and mortgage business. My experience and expertise have helped them buy their dream home when they thought their circumstances would prevent it. It has been a joy to help so many. ...
Views: 4081(3 votes) - Seven Ways to Make Home Buying Simple - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Christopher ShawThe home buying process can be very stressful, time consuming and costly especially for those who have not a clue. Today’s market is definitely ripe and ready to devour for the home buyer with low interest rates and the price of homes at an all time low, now is definitely the time to buy. In an ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - Short Sales Education - 21 Types of Property Liens - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from art leeIn any short sale transaction ALWAYS run a title report to view all the liens attached to a property. You must account for all liens on a property to qualify whether or not it is a short sale worth pursuing. Not understanding the different types of liens that can be attached to a property can ...
Views: 2276(3 votes) - Short Sales- Long Process - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentMany of us in real estate joke that the phrase “Short Sale” is an oxymoron because short sales are anything but short. Of course, that’s not what a short sale is. A short sale is when the mortgage holder agrees to take less than is owed on the mortgage to satisfy the loan. In otherwords, if ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - Smart Finance - Buying a property in the right way - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Waqqas AlviWhen times are good and the cash is flowing steadily into your bank account, it is easy to apply for a 100% home loan which teeters on the brink of your affordability. This can become an inconsequential detail when your wife looks at you with those big brown eyes and says, "Oh honey, it's ...
Views: 2760(6 votes) - Sobha International City Gurgaon - Facilitating a Privileged Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from sobha dayEnjoying a privileged life happens if you let it happen. And it is no exaggeration to say that the perfect home facilitates a privileged lifestyle. Do you own a home in the city? So, you have been dreaming for long to own a home in a happening hub where airports, railway stations, shopping hubs, ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - Success Marketing: Advertising Your Home for a Successful Sale - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Mike CiucciThey say in life there are a number of events which will occur which will be some of the hardest in your life. Dealing with the death of a loved one and going through a divorce is very high in this list, but surprisingly enough, moving a residence is also amongst these different events. It is ...
Views: 749(3 votes) - The Deadline for the Settlement Over Foreclosure Abuses - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Karen AnneThe deadline for the settlement between banks and the administration over foreclosure abuses has been set for 3rd February. The states will have to make up their minds by that date – to be in it or not be in it. The amount could be around $25 billion. Officials from the state and federal ...
Views: 692(3 votes) - The Features of Monterey, California Real Estate - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Beth FranksMonterey Bay is a highlight of the central California coast, located south of San Francisco and between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey. Monterey Bay luxury real estate comes with several desirable features. Beautiful beachfront homes and homes at higher elevations with magnificent views ...
Views: 838(3 votes) - The Merits of Buying Your Own Home - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Samantha GregoryWith interest rates currently at a forty-year low, many people that rent their homes are now contemplating the feasibility of purchasing their own house. As the real estate industry slumped considerably over the past 2 years, it may now be cheaper to own rather than to rent. For households ...
Views: 1027(3 votes) - The North Park Residences- The New Attraction of the Yishun Province - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Maryann WilsonThe beginning of 2015 witnessed the launch of one of finest condominium projects that the city-state of Singapore has had in a long time- The North Park Residences. Located in the Yishun province of the city, the complex will stand right over the upcoming NorthPoint City. The construction of the ...
Views: 705(3 votes) - The North Park Residences- The New Attraction of the Yishun Province - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Maryann WilsonThe beginning of 2015 witnessed the launch of one of finest condominium projects that the city-state of Singapore has had in a long time- The North Park Residences. Located in the Yishun province of the city, the complex will stand right over the upcoming NorthPoint City. The construction of the ...
Views: 705(3 votes) - The Truth About Foreclosure Abuses of the Banks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Karen AnneAbout one year previously Eric Schneiderman teamed up with other attorneys general of all the states to sue five mega banks for foreclosure abuses that became exposed with the robo-signing scandal. The target was to give relief to millions of house owners who had been wrongly foreclosed upon by ...
Views: 720(3 votes) - Tips For Selecting the Best Estate Agent For Your Home - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Steven MartinIn many cases a quick property sale can be only as successful as the person who you are working with to get a sale to happen. This person that you will be working with during the process is an estate agent. You can get a good process handled with regards to a quick property sale when you work ...
Views: 650(3 votes) - Ways To Deal With Emotional Attachment When Selling Assets - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Deon SwiggsIt is very difficult to separate the emotional attachment you have for your home from the financial investment. You have spent a lot of your life in that building and there are many memories. However, when you make the decision to sell, do your best to balance your emotions with this extremely ...
Views: 4462(3 votes) - What Realestate Investors Need To Remember - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Claud PearceYou have to understand the usual setbacks of the real estate market if you want to become one of the realestate investors in your locale. If you don’t know anything or if you are lacking of knowledge, people will take advantage of you just like in any business. You can build tons of profits if ...
Views: 645(3 votes) - Young Veterans Returning from the War Battling Unemployment - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Karen AnneYoung male veterans returning from the war fields of Afghanistan and Iraq are now battling unemployment; good jobs are hard to come by. Two of the disillusioned are Thomas Jones and Vincent Moore aged twenty five and thirty one respectively. They are full of thanks that at least for now they ...
Views: 535(3 votes) - How to Compare Rates for Mortgage Refinancing - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Robert Boyer"How do I compare rates to find the best mortgage?" is often the first question people ask when considering mortgage refinancing or when looking at homes for sale as investment property, a second home, or primary residence. Industry standards are evolving but it is still difficult to compare ...
Views: 1594(10 votes) - Launch Your Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from David LindahlReal estate investing is much more than finding and buying property. There is more to be done once an investor completes the deal. As an investor, you might own the property for months, and more often, for years. And, by all means, you don't want another job or obligation in your life. After ...
Views: 1841(7 votes) - Things That a Sell and Rent Back Plan Will Entail - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Steven MartinThere are a number of things that a person can do with a sell and rent back plan with regards to helping to get out of the risk of having one’s home foreclosed upon. They deal with how a person can enter an agreement where one’s property is sold while that person can still live in it as a ...
Views: 777(7 votes) - 5 Tips for Purchasing a Family Vacation Home - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Mark HerreraDeciding to jump full on into purchasing a vacation home for your family is a major decision. At first, the idea is exhilarating as you’re constantly imagining yourself escaping every weekend to enjoy the splendor of your own personal sanctuary. However, as further investigation transpires, it ...
Views: 590(4 votes) - Buying a Home on the Internet - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Total Mortgage ServicesFind Out What Can & Cannot Be Done To Purchase A Home Online Today Home buyers of today can use the Internet in several ways to get the best home at the best deal possible. Not only are current listings of homes for sale available for viewing, but several web sites offer historical prices of ...
Views: 1246(4 votes) - Poor credit scores one factor holding back home sales - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from KRYSTLE CHANA recent survey helps illustrate how poor credit scores and other financial problems are affecting the housing market while keeping people from meeting their long-term goals. According to the poll from the National Association of Home Builders, 39 percent of people who currently rent say they ...
Views: 654(4 votes) - The myth of risk when it comes to investing - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Michael YardneyWhat most of us have been taught about risk is wrong, and it’s probably holding you back from obtaining real wealth. Conventionally we’re taught that there’s a continuum of risk starting with low risk investments at one end of the spectrum to highly speculative, risky investments at the ...
Views: 1923(8 votes) - Foreclosure on Investment Property - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Marcus D. MeyerForeclosure must be avoided particularly if we are talking about a foreclosure on investment property but sometimes things are inevitable especially now that we are experiencing economic crisis. So you need to be aware of what options you need to take when you encounter this sort of problem or ...
Views: 995(5 votes) - Why Croatia is really a wonderful Residing and Property Ownership Location - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Devid AllenOffering one of the most wonderful landscape in Europe, it’s no surprise that a great number of people are discovering the wonders of Croatia. And that’s not just for visit, due to having property or home in such a wonderful country happens to be something which a large number of everyone is ...
Views: 598(5 votes) - Control Your Every Deal:Succeed in Your Real Estate Negotiating with these 7 Sure-Fire Tips - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from David LindahlIn real estate, negotiation is more like art than science. Some might also consider it to be like a dance because both parties go back and forth with each other... with hopes of bringing both of them to something better, with each person achieving win-win results. Then there are those who ...
Views: 1667(6 votes) - A Few Things You Need to Know About 1031 Exchange Properties - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Allen WrightMany owners and investors are only focused on buying and selling real estate that they haven’t really looked at the advantages when it comes to 1031 exchange that IRS offers to people. This article will discuss on the basic things that you need to know and how it is beneficial if you will learn ...
Views: 916(6 votes) - Spring Clean Your Way to a Better Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from David LindahlWhether you are new to the real estate investment word, or a seasoned veteran like me, it is always a wise idea to take some time to re-evaluate, clean up and organize your real estate business. You will be surprised how a little spring cleaning can go a long way to improving your business and ...
Views: 1583(6 votes) - 5 Steps To A Loan Modification On Your Own - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Krista ScruggsThere are typically five steps you will have to go through during a loan modification. There are a lot of details involved and you will have to work hard. Follow each of these steps in order. 1. Explain your situation. This is typically done through what's called a hardship letter. ...
Views: 1134(7 votes) - Go The Distance - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dirk ZellerHow do you know when a prospect or client is going to waste your time or go the distance? That is something new Agents and some experienced Agents struggle with regularly. Having a step-by-step pre-qualifying process helps dramatically. It will help you evaluate each person the same. When ...
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