Buying Rental Property - Avoid Sellers Tricks (30 Nov 2006) Buying rental property is a great way to invest for the future. Just watch out for these common tricks that sellers use to inflate the appraised value.
Searching for CLUEs: What Homebuyers & Sellers Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance (30 Nov 2006) Homebuyers may have difficulty obtaining homeowners insurance, which is required by all lenders in order to fund mortgage loans. Buyers and sellers alike need to be informed about issues involving the CLUE database and how it affects the availability of homeowners insurance.
Home Buying Checklist – Windows (30 Nov 2006) If you are in the market to purchase a home, it can be easy to fall in love at first sight. Do so at your own risk. In this article, I provide a checklist of window issues you should consider when viewing a home.
Good Faith Deposit – Real Estate Transactions (30 Nov 2006) In a real estate transaction, a touchy issue is how much trust the seller has in a buyer. The existence of a good faith deposit helps put a seller at rest.
Dont Buy Ugly Houses! (30 Nov 2006) Blake Watson explains why buying an ugly house usually requires major renovation, robbing you of your best opportunities for real estate investment.
Closing Costs When Buying A Home (30 Nov 2006) Closing costs are often the last thing a person thinks of when buying a home. While closing is the joyous moment the home becomes yours, the costs can be surprisingly aggravating.
Understanding Title Insurance (30 Nov 2006) Title to a property is a record detailing the owners of the property and rights associated with the ownership. Title is a fairly simple concept, but when it goes wrong it is a nightmare. That is where title insurance comes in.
Real Estate Investment Requires A Team (30 Nov 2006) Realestate investment isn't something you should do alone. Partners, you can do without, but a good agent, banker, and others should be a part of your team.
The Great Real Estate Bubble Quiz (30 Nov 2006) What's your opinion about the status of a real estate bubble? Take The Great Real Estate Bubble Quiz an find out.
Ten Myths Of Real Estate Investing (30 Nov 2006) There are a many myths about real estate investing. Most are based on a grain of truth - and a lot of misunderstanding.
Realtors - Self Promote Your Way To Success (30 Nov 2006) One objective of the workshop is to give each attendee essentially the same information you give when you go on listing presentations. It's kind of like a listing presentation in reverse, where they come to you as a group.
Should You Accept A Full Purchase Offer For Your Note or Not? (30 Nov 2006) When getting top dollar for your note is your top priority, accepting a full purchase offer may not be the way to go. This article gives you information about all of your payout options and how each one affects what you end up with.
Why Are Mortgage Notes Discounted Anyway? (30 Nov 2006) There is a lot of confusion about why notes must be discounted and what determines the degree of the discount. Here is some basic information to shed some light on this subject and hopefully bring you more clarity about this concept.
The Real Estate Market In Spain: Making Profits Out Of Sand (30 Nov 2006) Real estate in Spain continues to be an excellent Investment, with steadily rising prices and continued development in many areas of the mainland and the islands. Earlier, an overwhelming number of people were interested in buying property only in the Coast areas. However, real estate investors are now paying more attention to inland properties and are open to try a rural environment.
How To Start Investing For Financial Independence, Part 2 (30 Nov 2006) This exciting series shows investors how they can progress from having very little capital to becoming financially free in very short time with minimal risk.
Eleven Questions to Ask in an Agent Interview (30 Nov 2006) Because you sign a contract to work with an agent to sell your home, it is important to choose the right one for you. Interview at least three agents before making a choice. Here are some questions to ask a prospective agent to represent you in the sale of your home:
