Rebates from Realtor (14 Feb 2007) How to get money back at closing when buying from a Realtor
Buying Luxury Real Estate in Sarasota (22 Dec 2006) As early as the 1910's, Sarasota, Florida began to attract some of the world's wealthiest folks. This 'Paradise for the Pampered' became the winter retreats for such famous folk as Bertha Palmer, the widow of Potter Palmer (the infamous Chicago developer .......
Stop Foreclosure in New Jersey: 5 Things You Need To Know (21 Dec 2006) Foreclosures are on the rise In mid-September 2006, the Mortgage Bankers of America (MBA) disclosed that foreclosures on adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) rose 29 percent to a four-year high quarter over quarter. As interest rates continue to rise, m.......
FSBO Sellers and Pre-Inspection Reports (20 Dec 2006) If you are selling your property on your own, one of the issues you need to be aware of upfront is how to deal with home inspection reports. Here is one possible way to get around the problem. Property Sellers and Pre-Inspection Reports As a FSBO s.......
Getting a Really Low Offer on Your FSBO Home (19 Dec 2006) Most people derive a lot of pride in the ownership of their home. This emotional aspect is put to the test when they got sell and receive a really low offer for the property. Getting a Really Low Offer on Your FSBO Home When you buy and live in a p.......
When the Buyer of Your Property Becomes You Friend (18 Dec 2006) Real estate transactions are by their nature an adversarial process. Many sellers, however, fail to realize there is a point in the game when the buyer should be treated like a good friend. When the Buyer of Your Property Becomes You Friend Many pe.......
Greenville SC Real Estate Update-Sept 2006 (18 Dec 2006) Good Morning Everyone! The Reedy River's pedestrian trail continues to radiate from the downtown area as key pieces of land fall into place. With the recent approval of a quarter-acre parcel, the southern portion is close to reaching Greenville Tech .......
Buying Real-Estate in the Dominican Republic (17 Dec 2006) With its golden and white sand beaches fringed by lush tropical vegetation and an average year-round temperature of 25° Celsius, the Dominican Republic beckons travellers; for here amongst its cool breezes can be found sport, geography and nightlife to su.......
Rent To Own Home Programs Ideal Solution For Those With Bad Credit (16 Dec 2006) According to Alfonso Gomez, President of Gomez Real Estate Solutions rent to own home programs are becoming increasing popular with those that have bad credit problems and can not normally qualify for a home mortgage loan. Gomez Real Estate Solutions, a .......
Dreaming of buying property abroad? (16 Dec 2006) Property in Spain, Ah yes, you remember the dream people had years ago about owning property in Spain, most discounted the notion, it was only for the wealthy, well time marches on, our attitudes change.......
First Time Home Buyer Success Tips (15 Dec 2006) Being a first time home buyer is thrilling and frightening at the same time. The real estate market can pose an intimidation factor that scares some home buyers. However, by following a few simple tips buying a home can be fun, and you will be happy with .......
Phoenix Real Estate Woes; A Silver Lining (14 Dec 2006) Headlines are a funny thing. By their very nature, they are, of course, designed to catch our eye. They are supposed to entice the reader to read further. Unfortunately, in this day and age, few do. I mention this because a client recently pointed out a h.......
Where to Find Construction Contractors (13 Dec 2006) If you are looking for construction contractors you should not have any problems at all. There are thousands of construction contractors available across the country, and all of them are available for hire. With the recent trend of home owners wanting to .......
Building Wealth by Investing in Foreclosure Houses (13 Dec 2006) As a Realtor, it's amazing to me what lengths people are going to in order to buy a house! Many of these people are dealing with "predatory lenders", who prey on people with bad credit, including past foreclosures, and write home loans for people who.......
Real Estate Investing in a Changing Market (12 Dec 2006) Investing in Real Estate is a different ball game than buying a house in which to live. Real Estate investment is all about leverage, and using "other people's money". As a Realtor in Central Florida, I specialize in making thousands of doll.......
Beware the overseas property scammers from hell! (11 Dec 2006) A property scam story in the UK Daily Telegraph recently has highlighted, yet again, the need to be cautious when dealing with prospective 'cash' purchasers abroad and has prompted me to relate a similar tale that happened to us. The Telegraph story co.......
Apartments make for good property investments (10 Dec 2006) Apartments in South Africa make an ideal property investment for South Africans living abroad, says Scott Picken, MD of International Property Solutions. "Apartments are ideal in many ways for South Africans living overseas to get on the property ladde.......
Online Mortgage Applications (06 Dec 2006) The main advantage of applying for online mortgages is their convenience. It is relatively easier to apply for an online mortgage that it is for an offline mortgage. The Internet is a wonderful tool and one which you can take full advantage of when looking for the best deals in online mortgages. Many online mortgage lenders offer competitive packages for home buyers and most of these offer free online mortgage quotes for your perusal. As a perk, some of these sites also offer free online mortgage calculators to help you calculate the costs and gains of the loan programs they have to offer.
Title Insurance Protects Your Financial Investment (30 Nov 2006) You purchase homeowners insurance to protect yourself financially in case something happens to your property or its contents. However homeowners insurance won't protect your financial interests if a matter arises regarding past ownership of your property. That is where title insurance comes in. Home title insurance information...
