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- How You Can Benefit From Working With A Property Management - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe HicksEach year, Americans buy more than 1 .5 million homes for investment purposes. “Buy low and sell high” is the investors’ goal, but more often, it’s buy reasonably and rent well for an extended period of time to reap the bonuses of any future appreciation, current tax benefits, and ...
Views: 675(8 votes) - Real Estate – Rock Solid - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe HicksThe value of American housing sales in 2007 was $1.15 trillion with a total volume of some 5.85 million homes. More than 28 percent of these houses were purchased by average Americans for the explicit purpose of renting the home to a tenant. These investors defy the popular notion of a real ...
Views: 662 - NOIDA: a green haven in the making - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from santosh baranwalNoida authority has developed a number of green belts, gardens and parks to give further impetus to a pollution free environment and has set upon itself the task of making Noida a green haven, says A K Tiwary Noida, one of the largest planned industrial townships, is developing at a rapid ...
Views: 831(5 votes) - Sell Your Real Estate Fast - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnySelling your home in today's market has never seemed more difficult. In fact, more people are scrambling to try any sort of real estate advice in order to make the sale of their home smoother as well as to attract buyers. From burying statues of St. Joseph in the yard to rearranging furniture, ...
Views: 1074(11 votes) - Importance of a property sale board – You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from T WilliamsonWithin these tough economic times and the ever increasing fees demanded by Estate agents to sell your property whilst reducing their advertising activity, it is no wonder that people are seeking alternative methods of property selling such as FSBO. When selling your property on an FSBO (for ...
Views: 1796(8 votes) - Can Commercial Property Renting Be Easy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Alfrenzo RodrigzFinding the right business premises in Dubai is easy as well as difficult. It is difficult when you have little knowledge about real estate (i.e. knowledge that can get you all confused) or no prior experience buying commercial property in Dubai. But renting commercial property can be easy when ...
Views: 765(21 votes) - Can Commercial Property Renting Be Easy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Alfrenzo RodrigzFinding the right business premises in Dubai is easy as well as difficult. It is difficult when you have little knowledge about real estate (i.e. knowledge that can get you all confused) or no prior experience buying commercial property in Dubai. But renting commercial property can be easy when ...
Views: 765(21 votes) - What to Look for When House Hunting - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Ashley FordAre you in the market to purchase a new home for you and your family? Well there is a list of things you should be looking for when buying a home that can help get your search off to the right start. There is more to a house than the number of rooms, the condition and size of the kitchen or the ...
Views: 667(2 votes) - Leave The Finishing To A Drywall Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Fred FishOver the years, I have reluctantly undertaken many drywall projects. Not by choice, but simply out of necessity. When money has been tight, rather than hiring a qualified dry wall contractor who actually knows what he’s doing, I have often gotten in over my head with what turned out to be a ...
Views: 905(4 votes) - Can You Become Extremely Wealthy from Foreclosures Without Using Your Money & Credit? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Vickie JimenezOne of the most profitable areas of real estate investing is foreclosures. Foreclosures result when people can't afford to make the payments on their house and end up losing it. Investors often pick up the properties for pennies on the dollar. Did you also know that these investors can also ...
Views: 774(8 votes) - The Guide To Good Estate Planning - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Albert SmithAlmost all individuals or corporates can benefit by investing in an estate planning lawyer. Hiring a lawyer will ensure that they get the best value from their land and other fixed assets during their lifetime and after it. While almost all of us buy homes, offices and other pieces of land with ...
Views: 644(2 votes) - 2010 Short Sale Education Trends - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from art leeIf you are a Real Estate Professional, you are hurting yourself by not pursuing short sale opportunities. If you had a previous client in trouble, would you be able to serve them? Would you just walk away and hope you find another client who isn’t in trouble? If you are looking to stay in Real ...
Views: 1525(10 votes) - Profit at Purchase and Have a Happy New Year - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Alexandria JoyIf you haven't given yourself a New Year's resolution yet, here's one for you....get in early and take advantage of the new property cycle. Buy the right property, in the right location and most importantly, for the right price and you could do very well in the long term. Here's three ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Selling A Property Made Easy! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Claire MaySelling a property can be made easy provided that you know the right way to do it. As with most things, people are looking out for a good buy, particularly with a major investment such as buying a house. Remember that many other properties maybe on the real estate market at the same time as your ...
Views: 705(5 votes) - Real Estate Management: Should You Hire A Professional To Manage Your Assets? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Sonmerfield GreenAccording to their situation, property owners may decide to manage their assets themselves or outsource the responsibilities to a qualified real estate management company. Here are a few questions that can help any land owner decide whether they should manage on their own, or consider appointing ...
Views: 750 - The Terms of Foreclosure - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from art leeThe term Foreclosure describes the process of a lender who tries to recover monies owed on a loan in default by a borrower. The lender will try to sell the home via a short sale or take the home back as a REO (Real Estate Owned) property and put it up for sale. When a homeowner defaults on a ...
Views: 916(5 votes) - First Time Home Buyers: Beware of Home Office Hidden Tax Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Christopher ShawWorking from home definitely has its advantages. There is no commute, the dress attire is comfortable, and you set your own hours. Wonderful! However, just like everything else in life, it also has its draw backs or consequences. Filing taxes for most is already a real pain and for those who ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Todd Bockman7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals Setting goals Perhaps one of the most important things you will do to ensure your success is goal setting. Many people, however, fail to recognize the importance of setting goals and tend to pass it over as unimportant. But nothing could be more vital ...
Views: 2237(13 votes) - How to Buy Foreclosure Homes Easily - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from asht paulLos Angeles foreclosed homes sell better than ever in 2009. In fact, the closure of homes in the area has decreased by regular real estate prices in the city. In July 2009, for example, Los Angeles-area condos and home prices declined by about 23% above those seen in July 2008, and foreclosure ...
Views: 536 - Top 5 Reasons First Time Home Buyers Should Use FHA 203(k) Loan - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Christopher ShawI Guess I really can’t say this enough, today’s market is prime and ripe for the first time homebuyer. There is a surplus of homes on the market due to the overwhelming “down pour” of foreclosures. Included in that surplus are a lot of great deals, particularly “fixer uppers”. The FHA 203(k) ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Solutions for Real Estate Businesses - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Aaron PeterInternet Marketing has become the need of the hour for Real Estate businesses to create a strong presence on the Internet. Internet Marketing is beneficial to real estate businesses as it is timely and cost-effective than most traditional forms of marketing. Also, an effective Internet marketing ...
Views: 885(7 votes) - How To Use Paint To Sell Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Peter JordanOne of the most important factors in selling a home involves the overall condition of the paint on both the interior and the exterior. In both cases this can be a make or break point for the sale. If there is any painting that needs to be done, it can be done very affordably and can add a lot of ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Nine Common Mistakes To Avoid When Obtaining A Home Mortgage - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Peter JordanY?? ?r? ?b??t t? m?k? w??t w??? m??t ??k??? b? t?? ??r???t transaction ?f ???r life: ???r home mortgage. Unfortunately, many home-buyers w??? shopping ?? ??t take t?? time t? research ??m? ?f t?? l?tt?? b?t weighty intricacies ?f mortgages. Researching t?? mortgage process takes ??tt?? time ...
Views: 1195 - The Four Secrets to Building Wealth with Investment Real Estate - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from John ThiryThere are many benefits to owning investment property. Pride of ownership, portfolio diversification and direct management control are just a few. However, let’s face it, if investment property didn’t contribute to our personal bottom line, few would find it attractive. So what do successful ...
Views: 1202(5 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) - DO YOU DO WHAT YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Dirk ZellerMost Agents know deep down inside that they need to do a better job of prospecting in order to increase business. They know that true long-term sales success is built through the work of looking for new business, but they do not do the work. Unlike those Agents, if you want to succeed, you ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - Why Should You Buy a Home? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Ashley FordAs a potential first time home buyer it is important to consider all of the reasons why homeownership is appealing to you. After all it isn’t something that you simply do on a whim, but is something that requires a lot of thought due to the investment of time, emotions and money. Advantages ...
Views: 701(5 votes) - Property Investment For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe HicksWant to have your own property but cannot decide if this is a good investment or not? No worries. Property owners have been there and done that too. Let's face it, choosing what kind of business to get into is not an overnight decision. People say that investing in a property is a ...
Views: 723(2 votes) - Benefits of Fighting Foreclosure - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from jack smithOver the last few years the overall amount of foreclosures has been rising dramatically as many homeowners are caught in the precarious position of having increasing in mortgage payments and severe economic conditions. In many cases these twin forces have meant that millions of homeowners have ...
Views: 627 - First Time Buyers: Honeymoon or Homeownership? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Christopher ShawAh, love is in the air. That greatly anticipated question has been popped and answered, the invitations have been chosen and the wedding party is set! You are now preparing to embark upon a new life together. The happy couple have many important decisions to make during this time. One very ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Total Benefits to Buying a Foreclosure - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from art leeWith the number of foreclosures looming around each and every neighborhood, buying one can provide numerous benefits to the home buyer. Many investors find it advantageous to purchase a home via a lease to own agreement. The reason is because they don’t have to put much money down and it ...
Views: 851 - Tips on Postponing a Trustee Sale for Short Sales - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from art leeDo you have a Trustee Sale you need to postpone in order to complete your Short Sale deal? Do not trust the foreclosing lender to get it done. Trust us, we have lost deals when we counted on the lender to save our deal. Take action and put the power in your hands. First, it is important to ...
Views: 954 - Outside Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Home - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Ashley FordAs a first time homebuyer it is very important to do your research. Purchasing a home is never easy as it is a huge investment both financially and emotionally. There are a multitude of questions you are going to want to ask and things you should consider when it comes to a piece of Murrieta ...
Views: 753(8 votes) - Realestate Guide: Find Out How to Invest Property! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jason Morrison5 tips and tricks to make it big with real estate investing. How to invest property is a great way to make extra money (that is if you do it correct). Moreover, real estate investing is also a lot of fun. Many people practice on how to invest property as their main profession and, in fact, ...
Views: 640 - Managing A Property Minus The Headaches - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe HicksProperty management is not a piece of cake. Like any other type of business, there are considerations to take into account and problems to anticipate and solve. Real estate is a big investment, after all. It is said that the profits in this kind of investment doubles, and even triples every ...
Views: 568 - First time Buyers: Play House Before You Buy The House - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Christopher ShawAre you seriously thinking about buying a home, but you’re nervous and unsure as to whether you can comfortably afford it? Then why not “try it before you buy it.” There are two experiments that you can conduct that will let you know if you are financially ready to take on the responsibility ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - First Time Buyer: Can Full and Part Time Real Estate Agents Be Equal? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Christopher ShawI know that I am going to step on a lot of part time toes, but I must speak on the facts. Would you want a part time obstetrician to deliver your baby? No? Then its highly unlikely that you would want a part time agent when you are buying a home. I know it may sound a little extreme however, ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Would You Like to Stay in Your Home and Release Capital? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Steven MartinThere is a scheme called Sale and Rent Back. This means that a company buys your house and rents it back to you. Many different businesses are providing this service, but you must look carefully at what they are offering you. There are a handful of companies who offer this service. You need ...
Views: 676 - How To Profit From Foreclosures - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Mark ConradSeveral investors may inform anyone that investing in foreclosures is really a fantastic method to make a furtune in real- estate investing. Even though this may be true, it is not certain that you will make money. However, if performed appropriately, you'll make a tidy gain in the end. If you ...
Views: 633 - To Rent or Buy? That is the Question. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Christopher ShawThe decision to rent or to buy a home is not as simple as it first appears. As you may already know, buying a home definitely has it’s advantages. However, the answer has more to do with your individual circumstances. For the first time home buyer who may be nervous and unsure whether to ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Facing Repossession - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Steven MartinBeing in debt can be a horrible feeling. It can become all consuming; worry, stress and anxiety over how to stretch £1 into £10, which bill to pay first and sometimes creative ways to hide from bailiffs. It also means cutting back on those precious moments we use to recharge and release; a trip ...
Views: 775(3 votes) - FIVE CLEAR RULES TO OPEN HOUSE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dirk ZellerFeaturing a high-appeal home Here’s a hard truth to swallow: No one comes to an open house to meet the agent. They come to see an appealing home, and your role as the hosting agent is to make that house shine. Your reward is the list of prospects you amass, and, one out of 20 times, a home ...
Views: 908 - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part Two of Two- Insights From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPart II of a Two Part Article "FINDING THE RIGHT BUILDING CONTRACTOR" One of the most important questions that your Potential Contractor must answer in addition to are they Licenced is . . . are They Bonded and Insured? Some bonds are designed to protect buyers against substandard work ...
Views: 2600(117 votes) - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part I of Two - Insight & Tips From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPART One of a Two part article FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR When starting a commercial or residential construction project "begin with the end in mind." Finding the right Licensed Contractor is very important to all residential real estate owners and commercial real estate investors! ...
Views: 2816(113 votes) - Lenders asking for seller contribution for Short Sale Approval - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from art leeWe are starting to receive requests from lenders who ask for a seller contribution before a short sale can be approved. This trend is different from the days where a lender would be able to just review the seller’s financial documents to verify that they do not have funds available to ...
Views: 2966(4 votes) - How to Sell Property Quickly in Today's Current Climate - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Steven MartinHow to sell property quickly Since the beginning of the current recession, selling even the most beautiful, unique property has become anything from difficult to impossible. There are many reasons for this; it became harder for people to secure a mortgage, more misty to predict the market and ...
Views: 704(4 votes) - Buying a Home Overseas Practical? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from MOSES ISAACFor those of us that have been lucky enough to travel to Europe, Asia or Australia from North America, we have seen some of the most beautiful land on Earth. The people, the sights and especially the food make international travel one of the most exotic and special things you can do. But what ...
Views: 1428(4 votes) - Calculated Risks: The Power To Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dave SeymourLet’s face it – life is risky. Every action holds the potential for success or failure. While many people are scared of taking any kind of risk that moves them out of their comfort zone, the truth is that doing nothing, and settling for less than you deserve, is the riskiest choice of all. By ...
Views: 4699(6 votes) - Money Worries - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Steven Martin2009 has been one of the toughest financial years we have ever seen. Many people have been left with money worries, bills and in some cases debts that are threatening their homes. Facing repossession, mounting bills and job insecurity can make you want to hide under the duvet and never come ...
Views: 781(4 votes) - First Time Buyers: Closing the Deal On Your New Home - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Christopher ShawAt this point, you have successfully jumped through the many hoops put before you; you’ve searched high and low for your home, the offer has been accepted, your mortgage has been approved and all the other contingencies have been satisfied! Now the finish line is in plain sight with one last ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Why Has the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Regulated the Sale and Rent Back Sector? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Steven MartinSell and rent back has been in existence for many years. In the past, there have been a number of cases where companies or individuals have entered into a sale and rent back agreements, promising the owner the opportunity to remain in their property for as long as they wish. However, the ...
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