5 Magic Points: Should I BUY or RENT my HOME? (30 Nov 2006) Buying a Home is the American Dream. It is more than a place you put your hat at the end of the day. It defines you, protects you, and prospers with you. Yes, Home Ownership is a noble pursuit, but i...
Expenses of Home Ownership (30 Nov 2006) Unless you are Trump or one of his financers be prepared for the costs of home ownership. If you are going to buy a fixer upper you need to be smart about the costs. A lot of times home repairs can run into one problem right after another, especially if something wasn't disclosed to you, such as previous termite and moisture damage.
Dealing With Dual Real Estate Agents (30 Nov 2006) Historically, real estate agents have represented the seller of a property. The seller, after all, is usually the one who pays their commission, and agents therefore have a fiduciary relationship wit...
At Home In Your Overseas Home (30 Nov 2006) Homeownership, in any form, is a big step for most people. In fact, it's often one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives. Despite that, sometimes a homeowner in one country will want to buy...
What is a Foreclosure? (30 Nov 2006) This article discusses the process of a foreclosure, the cause and prevention. It also discusses the misconception of buying foreclosures always being a good/great investment.
Selling Your Home - A FSBOs Guide to Keeping It Safe (30 Nov 2006) 'For Sale By Owner' home sellers not only need to think like a realtor in finding potential buyers for their homes, they also need to think like a personal security expert and safeguard themselves from being burglarized or attacked.
Seven Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Condo Hotel Unit (30 Nov 2006) How do you choose a condo hotel unit that meets your desire for a vacation home and is also likely to produce a healthy revenue and appreciate down the road? Consider the following seven questions when evaluating a condo hotels.
The Value of Foreclosed Property (30 Nov 2006) Many factors impact the value of foreclosed property. The simple fact that the property is being foreclosed on indicates that it may be sold at a substantial discount relative to similar properties. Loans that foreclose early in their life will have the largest discounts.
Investing In Land (30 Nov 2006) UK land values have increased dramatically and new Government plans could see speculators increasing their investments several times over
Investing In Commercial Property (30 Nov 2006) Disappointing equity market results and pension industry issues have led to widespread interest amongst individuals wishing to invest in the commercial property market.
Home Inspection Checklist - Home Inspectors (30 Nov 2006) The American Home Inspector Directory has developed a Pre-Inspection Checklist to assist you preparing for your next Home Inspection. You can prepare for the arrival of your Home Inspector an have your own checklist that will guide you through your own inspection.
Evil Gains Entry (30 Nov 2006) When we open our doors to strangers, we can never be certain what malice an outsider might bring in. Police officers tell us to keep our doors locked with good reason. Yet, every day in this country, thousands of naive citizens, aspiring to market their homes-without paying a brokerage fee-place themselves at considerable risk.
How to Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands of Dollars (30 Nov 2006) The author and his wife have sold two homes without the use of a Real Estate Agent, saving thousands of dollars. In this article they explain how it was done.
Should you Sell your Home yourself? (30 Nov 2006) Yes and no. Yes, you should leave the option of selling on your own open and no, you shouldn't rule out using the services of an agent to help you sell. Read on to find out how you can achieve both and in the process, sell your home faster!
Staging Homes for Top-Dollar Sales (30 Nov 2006) Design Psychology expert Jeanette Fisher discusses "redecorators," home stagers, and why buyers choose the house they buy.
How Not To Blow Your Build Budget (30 Nov 2006) Most people who complete a self build will go on to make a profit if they decide to sell afterwards, but what steps can you take to ensure that you don't totally blow the budget?
Should You Buy Real Estate Now (30 Nov 2006) The market has been boiling for several years now with prices soaring constantly. I have seen houses go up $50,000 in six months. Real estate has cycles and it has just about peaked. What follows is, as usual, major problems including a collapse. Read Wall Street Journal and other publications about the new laws, government investigations and other signs of trouble brewing, such as rising interest rates.
Selling Investment Houses: Psychology of Mirrors (30 Nov 2006) Design Psychology Professor Jeanette Fisher offers advice for selling houses. Using mirrors as props for staging houses helps you sell your investment properties for more money, and fast. Discover how mirrors bring subtle psychological value to your home for sale.
Avoid The Traps Of Finance (30 Nov 2006) Financing and refinancing real estate can be extremely complicated and tricky. Few people have a real understanding of everything they sign and pay for in a transaction and even though it is usually explained to them it is just too much information and paperwork too quickly and is often overwhelming
Big Discounts With Property Investment Clubs? (30 Nov 2006) Poor stock market performance and booming house prices have made property investment clubs increasingly popular over recent years, but what are they and how can they help personal investors?
