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- Creating Effective Real Estate Brochure - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoEffective marketing campaign is indispensable part of business promotion online or offline. Various tools like blogs, article writing, directory submission, online and offline page optimization, and also paid processes like PPC and CPV methods are often adopted for effective business promotion. ...
Views: 1505 - Do Your Homework with Commercial Real Estate- Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlAny real estate investment deal worth doing should be able to withstand a little due diligence, and commercial properties are an excellent example of this. As first introduced in previous articles, examples of due diligence you’ll want to perform for your pending deals include: ·Property ...
Views: 1503(24 votes) - Need Answers Fast? Use a Reverse Mortgage Calculator to Answer Basic Questions - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Abby ReynoldsWhile some seniors plan on using a reverse mortgage as a retirement tool, many others are still on the fence. By now, many consumers know that reverse mortgages are loans that allow seniors over 62 years of age to convert a portion of their home equity into cash. Many consumers also know that ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - The Importance of Choosing a Good Home Inspector - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentWe’ve all heard it before: The purchase of a home is often the single biggest purchase anyone will make in their lives. As with all purchases, there is an expectation on the buyer’s part that the home they’re buying will fulfill a want or need and a hope that ‘things will go smoothly’ and ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Why Homeowners Need to Consider Short Sales - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from art leeThere have been so many news articles about homeowners walking away from the financial obligation to their mortgage. In response, there has been a lot of opinions about how these homeowners are not taking an ethical stance and avoiding their responsibilities. The result will be billions of ...
Views: 1502(6 votes) - Duchess of Cambridge’s Parents New £5million Mansion? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from fiona daviesWhilst Kate is preparing to move into the splendid marital home of Kensington Palace her parents may also be preparing for a change of house in the not so distant future. Michael and Catherine Middleton may be planning a move to a mansion, which has its own ties to Royal history. A grade II ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Understanding Cash vs. Cash Flow in Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from David LindahlIn some previous articles, I offered to you some general tips and strategies for working with the abundant and often lucrative opportunities that exist with REO properties. In these articles, I discussed at some length the idea of generating cash for your real estate investment business. This ...
Views: 1498(14 votes) - Commercial Real Estate: Raising Equity - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Craig HigdonGETTING STARTED WITH INVESTORS Those researching the subject of commercial real estate investment are likely to encounter the term “OPM” on a regular basis. OPM is an acronym for “Other People’s Money.” I’ve covered this topic in general in an earlier article, but today I want to focus on ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Advertising Real Estate on eBay - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Chris BowserAdvertising Real Estate on eBay As a Realtor or an individual property owner, the Internet may be one of the best places to sell property. In fact, selling real estate on eBay, the large and growing online auction, may be one of the best ways to make a sizable profit and to sell the property ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - The Best Way To Take The Real Estate License Courses Online - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Steve HongShould you are enthusiastic about receiving your license as a real estate agent, you will have to first undergo real estate license courses and classes. Might be now the question, can I get the real estate license courses online? The answer is YES. But why you select the real estate license ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - A First Time Buyers Guide to Home Ownership - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Christopher ShawToday’s market has put many in an “urge to buy” kind of mood. Understandably so. It is definitely a buyer’s market with low interest rates, and the price of homes at an all time low. If you're wise you’ll want to buy now too. Since the demand for buying is high, we thought we would take ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - Apartment Buildings are an Investor’s Dream - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlMillion dollar dreams are only an illusion without the proper vehicle to attain it. If you’re a serious investor looking for a way to obtain more wealth without the hassle and risk of building your financial empire one house at a time, then apartment building investments are just the thing ...
Views: 1491(40 votes) - Commercial Deal Breakers and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from David LindahlIf you’ve been to any of my boot camps or read any of my books, one thing you’ve heard me say is “take only intelligent risks”. Sure. There’s money to be made in commercial real estate deals, but along with any business comes the potential pitfalls that you must learn to navigate yourself ...
Views: 1490(18 votes) - What Are The Best Investments For You? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from John HanlinThe "best investments" for an investment portfolio can and should vary by investor. In other words, "one size does not fit all". This is because each of us has a unique "investment personality" that is a derived from of our upbringing, investing experience, job history, economic climate, and ...
Views: 1483(11 votes) - Build Your Million Dollar Dream Team - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Christopher ShawSuccess is just a mindset; you hear this old saying all of the time or what about “Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. Did you ever stop and think about these words and phrases as you go about your everyday life? Have you ever paused and truly thought about the ...
Views: 1482(8 votes) - Fire and Water Damaged Homes - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Rusty EnglishFire and Water Damaged Homes By Rusty English Sometimes when you are looking for the best ways to have what others cannot, you have to look at what others passed by and have thought was too much work. As you can imagine, the more damage there is, the profits go up and up. The idea as an ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Going Green: Commercial Property Owners Can Cut Expenses with New Solar Film - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonCoupled with the economic climate and its recent effects on Commercial Real Estate, “going green” is just one of the choices available in an effort to cut costs in building and maintaining office buildings, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and malls. There can be significant savings in ...
Views: 1481 - Chennai Realty Growth Sees A Big Contribution By ORR - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from vinay jainChennai was classified a Beta city within the 2010 international ranking index of Globalization and World Cities Analysis Network. This organization ranks the cities of the world primarily based on numerous factors as well as their cultural, connectivity and economics influence. The only ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - David Coxe New Orleans Property Manager - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Houstan RojasWe must keep in mind the property management scenarios being laid down and managed by David Coxe. Whenever discussion regarding real estate and property factors takes places, David Coxe must not be ignored. This is because his presence in real estate market covers a vast area. He is for sure ...
Views: 1476 - Amazing Construction Projects in Dubai - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Daniel McCainThe real estate and property market Dubai has been offering significant opportunities to investor from all over the world to invest and make handsome profits on their investments as the market continues to progress at a reasonable rate. Dubai which was once known for its oil based economy has ...
Views: 1474 - The 7 Common Real Estate Investing Mistakes Stopping You From Being Successful - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from David LindahlI have been investing in real estate, businesses and commodities for over 19 years now. And, I’ve been teaching people how to invest and run their business for just about 9 years. Tens of thousands of people have received my systems, attended my events and benefited from our coaching ...
Views: 1474(7 votes) - One Man, One Woman, Two Weeks and a $23K Profit - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from David LindahlThis is a story about one man, one woman, two weeks and a twenty-three thousand dollar profit. When I first started investing I took real estate classes, read books and manuals, and listened to cassettes (yes cassettes… what are those?!) constantly. I wanted to learn as much as I could and ...
Views: 1473(7 votes) - Fastest Growing Sectors In West Bengal - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from vinay jainEven as industrialists worry over the slow pace of reforms hitting industrial resurgence in West Bengal, one commercial industry is growing by upswing within the state -- realty. Realty these days is one the fastest growing sectors in Bengal's otherwise gloomy economy. The world’s largest hotel ...
Views: 1472 - 5 Things You Should Know About Property Investing - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Jessica McMohenThe purchase of an investment property is a move that’s recommended by successful investors all over the world. Most high-profile investors have at least one real estate holding to diversify their portfolio. Investors love real estate for many reasons. First, real property is often more ...
Views: 1469 - Why Remodel? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from WEE DILTSIntroduction What is remodelling? Remodeling is updating or altering the appearance and functional utility of a building.Home remodeling is big business. It accounts for about 40% of all residential construction spending and about 2% of the U.S. economy. So to answer the question “Is it ...
Views: 1466(4 votes) - New Launch Raheja Waterfront Kulai Mangalore, Booking Open Call Now +91 9886558867 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from ayesha mulaniRaheja Waterfront Kulai Mangalore offers 2BHK, 3BHK, 3BHK Duplex and 6BHK Apartment ranging from 28.28 - 54.23 Lacs. For further details call +91 9886558867. Raheja Universal presents new residential project Raheja Waterfront. Located at Kulai on NH-17 ahead of New Mangalore Port, Raheja ...
Views: 1465 - ***The Insider's Way to Predictable Real Estate Profits - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhen you ask most people how much they are willing to pay for a property, they usually say something like, Well,the asking price is $275,000 . . . maybe I can bargain that down to $245,000. That's how they decide how much they are willing to pay for a property. And that kind of thinking makes ...
Views: 1463 - Mortgage Help with your Highlands Ranch Home - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Frank ScharnellAffecting our Local Highlands Ranch Homes When the mortgages in housing slipped it really hurt the market, but luckily there are programs emerging to help people stay in their homes. Locally, Highlands Ranch Homeowners along with many others were asking for some sort of help from them. Many ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Points to consider when buying property in Mumbai - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jenny JonsonIn today’s time it is an evident fact that property in Indian metropolitan cities has become enticing and is selling at a fast rate. Lots of investors have lined up to buy property in Mumbai and the areas that surround the city. The reasons behind this are that it is the financial capital of ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - The Booming Real Estate Market in Karasu - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from hazar umutayReal estate is booming everywhere and the latest town to join the bandwagon is Karasu. It is a small town situated in the city of Sakarya near Istanbul. If you have been there, you would understand what the brouhaha is all about. The fact that it is surrounded by the Black Sea makes it a cut ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Increase In FSI Which Is Expected To Boost Affordable Housing - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from vinay jainFor most aspiring home patrons owning an apartment continues to be an elusive dream with soaring land costs. The State Government’s move to supply further Floor house Index (FSI) to residential comes catering to the Lower Income cluster (LIG) and Middle Income cluster (MIG) segments that is ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Should I Make Repairs Before Selling My Home? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Monte MohrIf you want to sell your home, then you want to get top dollar; and to make sure you get top dollar, you have to first make sure it's in top condition. Making improvements before you put your home on the market can make a big difference. Here is some expert advice when it comes to home ...
Views: 1458 - The Future of the Baby Boomer Market - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Deon SwiggsYou have no doubt heard of the “Baby Boomers”, those individuals born between 1943 and 1963. I have written about them and also about their offspring, generation X and the ones after that named generation Y. This is a topic that interests me with a great deal of enthusiasm. The baby boomers are ...
Views: 1458 - A Picture is Worth $1,000,000 …or More - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonSo let’s talk about pictures and commercial loans. One of the key items overlooked in most commercial financing requests is pictures. You would think this would be obvious but I think 70% of the initial requests that we receive come without any kind of visual reference. Kind of astounding, ...
Views: 1456 - What Should I Get From the Sellers at My Real Estate Closing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Total Mortgage ServicesMake sure you ask the seller for these key items at or before your closing When the big day arrives to close on the purchase of your home, make sure you get everything you need. Many first time home buyers don't know what they should ask for when closing on their new home. If you have a good ...
Views: 1456(8 votes) - The Roller Coaster Ride of Rental property Dubai - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Mark CastellinoStarting a new business in Dubai or even the company moved out there from another part of the world is not something that comes easy. Dubai is the gradual freeing the economy from dependence on oil and focus on the service sector. Therefore, the city, the company has on the creation of more and ...
Views: 1454 - ***Smart Residential Real Estate Investing, Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Trump UniversityThis is Part 1 of a 3 part series on getting a great deal with good returns on residential real estate in this economy. Keep in mind that real estate is local and these tips may not apply perfectly to your current market. 1. How are you going to pay for it? Traditional financing can be ...
Views: 1452(57 votes) - ***Conventional Wisdom: An Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVIn marketing circles, there’s a problem called the “majority fallacy.” What it means is that corporations and business owners often “go with the tide,” seeking the gold that’s in them ‘thar hills, along with everyone else. The problem is the “along with everyone else” part. To be successful ...
Views: 1447 - How to Create a Balanced Colour Scheme for Your Whole Home - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2014 from Janet VothHave you ever finished redecorating a room only to notice that it doesn’t match the rest of your home? Whether you have an open space design or separate rooms, choosing a whole home colour palette can create a feeling of harmony that makes your space work together visually. Here are some ...
Views: 1446 - Affordable Distressed Properties For Sale Nationwide - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. SmithDistressed properties for sale are homes that have been placed in the market by banks or the government to collect as much of what their owners owe from them. This could be unpaid mortgage payments, tax delinquencies and other financial obligations. Although they give ample time for the ...
Views: 1445 - Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from David LindahlHave you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? There are certain key traits that most, if not all successful entrepreneurs have in common. The good thing is, you don’t have to be born with them. You can develop these traits. So, if after you read this list, ...
Views: 1444(7 votes) - For Sale By Owner Tips - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Deon SwiggsWhen you are looking to put your house on the market there is one of two ways of going. You can do it by yourself privately or you could sell it through an agent. Both have their ups and down as life always does. But this article I am writing for the benefit of those of you who would like to put ...
Views: 1441 - The Economy’s Impact on Senior Housing Trends - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Brian IcenhowerThe United States Census Bureau has reported that a third of the country’s population will be 50 years or older by the year 2010. Accordingly, a 2009 study conducted jointly by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Market Institute (MMI) revealed that the Baby ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Real Estate News - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dan ThompsonLos Angeles Times Another week of mortgage rate decreases: How far can they fall?e-wisdom.comA consistent trend emerged from mortgage rate reports over the past five weeks: down, down, down. Freddie Mac released its weekly mortgage survey yesterday, reporting yet another decline in fixed ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Taking the Failure Out of Commercial Investing - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlThere are three main reasons novice investors fail in commercial investing: inaction, being cheap, and doing deals that shouldn’t be done. I can’t tell you how many times I hear young investors tell me the reasons why they haven’t reached their goals. Well, it’s time to get out of the slump of ...
Views: 1438(29 votes) - Network to Connect and Make More Money - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from David LindahlLast month I attended a great fundraising event that a friend of mine organized. Of course, I wanted to support my friend as well as the good cause. But also, I know that networking opportunities present themselves just about everywhere. This event was no exception. So there I was enjoying ...
Views: 1435(5 votes) - Get Best Awareness of Mortgage Frauds - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Margarate PetersonMortgage fraud is a little different case from what the predatory lending is. In predatory lending, we see, only one party involved, and it’s the money lender. However, mortgage fraud is more complex term, and needs more concentration to be comprehended than predatory lending. There may be ...
Views: 1433 - Dorothy Says, "There's No Place Like Home" - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Christopher ShawI have been in the mortgage /real estate business for over 12 years and I agree with Dorothy, "There is no place like home". It amazes me in the different mindsets between renters and home owners. Homer owners tend to take more pride in there surroundings. It means they can paint the walls, turn ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - ***Negotiate to Win - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVNegotiating wisdom from Negotiate to Win, Trump University's new bootcamp course on negotiating While you were growing up, you probably negotiated with your parents about your chores, your allowance and your curfew. If you were like me in school, you negotiated for homework extensions with your ...
Views: 1430 - Dubai Real Estate Property and Downtown Dubai, - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Daniel McCainThe real estate and property market Dubai is among one of the best property markets in the world for many reasons. The rapid growth in real estate Dubai is mainly due to the continuous increase in the demand of real estate properties in Dubai. The tourism industry is also a major factor that has ...
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