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Britain’s Real Estate
The five ghastly "Jack the Ripper" murders took place in an area less than a quarter square mile in size. Houses in this haunting and decrepit no man's land straddling the City and metropolitan London could be had for 25-50,000 British pounds as late as a decade ago. How things change! The Real Estate The ...
Building A Home In Sarasota, Florida: What You Need
Sarasota, Florida certainly is a magnet for not only those seeking the ultimate vacation house. Who else may be interested? Those on the hunt for a permanent housing as well. Why? Because, Sarasota offers a wide variety of enlightening experiences within beautiful surroundings. Sarasota in a Nutshell Historically, people are not quite sure how Sarasota ...
Bicycle Realtors: The Next Generation in Real Estate Marketing?
They're mean. They're green. And they're going to help you buy your next house. There are a growing number of realtors who are taking green home buying to the next step. The unique part? They are using bicycles to show their clients potential places to hang their helmets! What to Look for? If you're looking ...
Buy Investment Property Without Seeing It
Why would you buy investment property without seeing it? It's a numbers game. Whether or not you see the property before you make an offer isn't nearly as important as making sure the numbers make sense. A man in California used to just send out offers on a hundred MLS listings at a time, offering ...
Avoid Home Buying Blues at Closing
Buying a home is a stressful and emotional affair. You can avoid the home buying blues by keeping your cool at closing. I've just come from a settlement table at which a friend bought a new condo. It's beautiful, convenient, and just what she wanted. However, at the settlement table she and a relative whom ...
Best Investment Real Estate Locations
The Best Investment Locations Where are the best investment real estate locations? If you have enough experience investing in real estate, you can make money almost anywhere, but there are always places that are better or worse for real estate investments. For maximum profits, you want places that have a better demand/supply ratio. You can ...
Banks Profit Big Killing Real Estate Values
Everyone is aware now of the slow housing market and the fact that many people are losing their homes. There is, however, another segment of the housing market that is seldom spoken of. It is also being hard-hit by the current situation. And the banks - who started the whole "tumble" - and who "profited ...
Appealing Business Personal Property Tax Assessments in Texas
“Collecting more taxes than is necessary is legalized robbery.” These words of wisdom, spoken by the 13th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, still ring true in today’s society for homeowners and business owners. Robbery may seem like a harsh word, but what would you say if someone tried to sell you one-year-old motel …
Attention: Sir/Madam… I’d Like to Scam You
Many people have heard of the "419" scams. The term "419" comes from the Nigerian penal code section of that designation that deals with fraud. Many believe they are donating to distressed individuals and/or charities. These scams have spread into real estate as well, targeting house sellers and real estate agents. How Do They Work? ...
Building Into Home Equity Loans
The last thing that anyone wants after they have moved into a home is to find that there are many things that need to be repaired. Whether you have just moved in or are in the process of re-modeling, you will want to make sure that the home you have is comfortable. Do you want ...
Bankruptcy And Buying A House – Is It Smart To Buy A House After Bankruptcy?
Each year, millions of people file bankruptcy as a means of erasing their consumer debts. While this approach may relieve stress, a bankruptcy is damaging, and will hang over your head for the next ten years. Still, it is possible to overcome bankruptcy. The key is making smarter financial and credit decisions. With this said, ...
Appraised Value: The Ups & Downs Of How Much A House Is Worth.
Determining Fair Market Value is an eternal struggle and major balancing act. That is because buyers want a house to appraise on the low side to keep the purchase price down. While sellers want the same house to appraise on the high side to make the sale price higher. And then you’ve got the owners …
Beware of Being Fooled By Home Staging
According to one report, it is too easy to be fooled by home staging. Home staging is a term that we are gradually becoming familiar with. It is the idea that we try to create the best impression of our home when selling the house. It used to be just run the vacuum over it ...
Essential Tips on Buying Property
Buying property is the biggest financial commitment of our lives. With inventory diminishing daily and multiple offers being extremely common, it is of great importance that you position yourself to have the "Best Chance" to get your offer accepted. You enhance your chance of buying property of your choice by doing the following: Get pre-approved ...
Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow
Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business. One of the best ways to build your business is by ...
Boston Plans To Fight Off Foreclosure Crisis
Homeowners are crumbling under the pressure of Boston foreclosure homes. Boston has been facing foreclosure crisis for a couple of years. This is a critical moment for all homeowners in the state. It looked as if things were going to go out of hand. That's when the Mayor's office stepped in to do their best ...
Budget for Closing Costs, Home Inspection, and Title Fees
Purchasing a home is a euphoric event. Once escrow begins, the euphoria can change to frustration, particularly if you are not ready for the closing costs that quickly accumulate. Budget for Closing Costs, Home Inspection, and Title Fees Closing costs simply refer to the fees associated with various things associated with the escrow process in ...
Before Moving Anything Into Your New Home
Before moving any of your belongings into your new home, its important to make sure that everything is as it should be. You may have had a list of repairs you expected or this may be the first time you've seen the house empty. What Should You Look For? Take some time to go around ...
Build A New House Or Buy An Existing One? Use Your Head And Your Heart.
I am living in living in the fourth house I have purchased during my 23 years of home ownership. To some that may seem like a lot of houses, to others it may seem like I've just started. The simple fact is we Americans move a lot, 11 or 12 times in a lifetime depending ...
Budget for Closing Costs, Loan Organization Fees, and PMI
Once you reach an agreement on the purchase of a home, things start moving quickly. In the chaos, it is important to remember to budget for closing costs. Budget for Closing Costs, Loan Origination Fees, and PMI Closing costs are fees associated with miscellaneous events associated with a home purchase, things such as property inspections. ...
Broward County Real Estate: Best in Florida
Located in the state of Florida, Broward County is the second largest county in the state in terms of population. According to the most recent estimate, the area had a population of more than 1,785,000 people. Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County. This area is one of the constituents of the South ...
Before You Buy Your Apartment Complex
Purchasing an apartment complex as an investment is a fantastic way to watch an asset generate thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. This can done in a very short amount of time! Popular Strategies A popular investment strategy, especially for new investors, is to purchase a more run down, mismanaged apartment complex at high ...
Answering Phoned Inquiries About The Home You Are Selling
When you are selling your home, expect a lot of people to intrude on your privacy. If your home is being handled by real estate agents, then most of the calls and inquires would be handled by them. If you are selling your home by yourself, then you’ve got a big job in your hands. …
Arkansas Real Estate and Forget the Rat Race
Arkansas is a state that harkens back to a more relaxed time of life in our country. If youíre tired of hearing 90 cell phones ringing, moving to Arkansas may be the answer. Arkansas Unlike many states, Arkansas has made a concerted effort to protect and maintain its past. It is equally protective of its …
Budget for Closing Costs ñ Property Taxes, Legal Fees and Such
You probably spent a good bit of time getting disciplined to save money for your home purchase. You need to carry this financial discipline through the escrow period or you could run into problems. Budget for Closing Costs and Property Taxes, Legal Fees and Such When you decided it was time to purchase a home, ...
Buying Rental Properties – Some Tips
Buying rental properties can be a great way to build your wealth. However, as in most real estate investment, it is sometimes difficult to know if you've found a good deal - especially the first time. Here are some things to look for to be sure that rental is a great investment. 1. Location. If ...
Building a Real Estate Team
Investors Edge has been building a real estate mortgage team that works together well and functions efficiently. This is one of the best tools that you can provide to creating a successful real estate or mortgage company. Before you begin building a real estate mortgage team, make sure you know all the key players. 1. ...
Buying property abroad
It is said that no two countries in the world have the same legal systems, nor are the systems and policies that rule the acquisition of property the same. Unfortunately, people who are buying property abroad often assume otherwise, making them susceptible of getting into a mad run with the legal intricacies of a foreign ...
Burbank California Real Estate
Burbank, California, is located in Los Angeles County. It is nine miles north of Los Angeles, California. Burbank has a population of 100,316. Among its residents are those who work in the media and entertainment field. NBC, Warner Studios, and Disney Entertainment call Burbank their home. The city is served by Burbank International Airport. The ...
Tips on Home Buying and Selling
Home buying and selling is a very fast paced industry, a house can sell in an hour, or even in minutes. Real estate buying and selling is also a very hard job, but with the right tips on your book you will be able to outwit and win good deals. So here are some good ...
Buying Rental Property – Avoid Seller’s Tricks
Be careful when buying rental property. We stayed at a motel for a week one winter. The bill showed twice what it should have, but since I already paid the correct amount in cash, I thought nothing of it. When we noticed that the lobby and swimming pool were unheated, we thought it was frugality. ...
Be Careful and Diligent When Leasing Your Real Estate to the Government
The general services administration (GSA) leases more than 150 million square feet of space from private building owners in over 2000 communities. This makes them an extremely important player in the real estate community. There are unique terms and conditions contained in government releases. Conflicts The number of potential conflicts between building owner and government ...
Benefits of Flipping Real Estate
The obvious benefit and sought after benefit of flipping real estate is the profit. This is one incredibly tangible benefit, particularly when the profits are large and quick to come your way. Of course there are risks. Most ventures that offer high profit also come with a high degree of risk. Money, however, is not ...
Boost Your Spain Property Rental Profits with Viral Marketing
If you are pressed for time and tenants, you'll want to read this! Property rentals can be very lucrative if you know how to market to your potential guests. Whether it's an apartment for rent, villa rental for vacationers, or a golf holiday rental, you can boost profits with these simple marketing strategies. Maximize Holiday ...
Being Comfortable With Your Home Purchase
Let's get down to brass tacks with the home buying process. You as a buyer are spending a lot of money and have the right to be comfortable and happy with your purchase right? Of course you do. So essentially the question is what needs to be done in order to ensure that this is ...
Avoid Buying into Bats: A Thorough House Inspection Includes Checking for Sign of Bats
Twice now, I have spotted a bat in our home. My husband and I recently purchased this house. As careful, first-time buyers we made sure to dot all of our i's and cross all our t's. We hired a reputable building inspector and he spent hours checking into all possible or potential problems with our ...
Bathroom Design Strategies That Increase The Value Of Your Home
Are you looking to add value to your property? Experts in real estate will agree that to capitalize in the bathroom and kitchen almost certainly guarantees profitable returns. If you're considering making your home appealing to potential buyers, then one of the first places to start is in the bathroom. There are countless accessories and ...
Commission Agreements
The way that brokers are paid are usually spelled out in the commission agreement. Sometime the formula changes, but the terms and conditions are usually kept the same. Because of this, standard terms and conditions of commission agreements are often ignored by brokers and owners once the agreement is signed. Since the broker's income is ...
Bulgarian Houses Bulgarian Real Estate Your Top Investment
Quest Bulgaria takes a look at the reality of re-sales of property in Bulgaria and how much your property might be worth. Bulgarian Properties Knight Frank, one of the UK's most respected residential and commercial property consultancies, recently published a report stating that high increases in residential property prices placed Bulgaria in second place in ...
Basics Of Home Buying
The most important investment you will ever make is probably the purchase of a home. Finding the right home for you can be a long and arduous process, but there is no getting around that. Know Your Wants And Needs Before embarking on your journey of house hunting, you must know what you really want ...
Blue Rose Condo Hotel: The Latest Real Estate Trend
Today, one of the hottest commodities in real estate is the condo hotel. They bridge the gap between traditional condominiums and hotels. The condo hotel presents the best of both worlds: luxury accommodations in highly desirable locations along with upscale shops and restaurants. As an example, let's look at the Blue Rose in Orlando, Florida. ...
Bargain Real Estate in Costa Rica
Real estate prices have skyrocketed in Costa Rica in the last decade. Despite this, there are still some deals to be had. If you are interested in purchasing land only, a piece of land can be purchased in the mountain areas of Costa Rica cheaply. It would range from $1,000 to $5,000 per acre. Do ...
Buying Revolution
FHA HAS JUST INCREASED THEIR LOAN LIMIT IN KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES TO $567,500! This is up over $200K from the previous loan limit. This will allow for much better pricing than JUMBO loans up to $567,500. Can you imagine a JUMBO scenario where the borrower doesn't need to show any seasoned assets and only ...
Best Selling Home Plan
At this very moment, home is not just a place to live or a shelter from a harsh weather. Home also reflects the personality of the people living there. Nevertheless, home is now become an investment that a person can have. Lots of people invest their money in the form of their own home. And ...
Tips on selling your Bonita Spring Homes
These are tips that won't cost a lot but can make a big difference on the appearance of your home. It is amazing how just a little attention to the details will add that special appeal that the buyer is looking for! First Things First When selling your Bonita Spring Homes, the first thing to ...
Budget for Closing Costs, Prepaid Loan Interest, and Home Insurance Premiums
Entering into escrow on a home can be both exciting and stressful. The excitement comes from knowing you are close to moving into the new home. The stress comes from issues that will arise. Budget for Closing Costs, Prepaid Loan Interest, and Home Insurance Premiums As part of any closing, you need to go through ...
Building Your Credibility
Whether you are just getting into a new home or are looking for a tenth investment, your credit score is important. This plays a large part in helping you to qualify for the amount of money that you want and need. By keeping up with your credit score and understanding how it will tie into ...
Advertising Your Home – Today’s Foreclosure Beat News
Have you ever wondered why that beautiful and well-kept house at the corner is still up for sale after almost six months? You’ve been there, asked around (no murders there), found the price reasonable, and yet they have not received an offer to sell. You look around, and you notice nothing. A house, no matter …
Some Great Tidbits and Nuggets on Buying and Selling Homes!
There are particular ways and standards set for you to progress when purchasing a home. It varies depending on the real estate laws and customs where you live. But do not be frustrated because the success may not be achieved all at one hand and cannot be accomplished in the same order in every location. ...
Avoid Foreclosure: An Option That Many Do Not Know About
Are you looking down the barrel of a foreclosure? If you are, you are among one of the over 1.4 million homeowners facing this same issue. Did you know that there may be a creative technique to save your home and avoid foreclosure? Save your home and salvage your equity so that you can fight ...
Advice on Picking a Real Estate Agent
The ideal agent is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt, or the most years on the job. The ideal agent is one who listens to you, is easy to get along with, and has the tools and skills to address your unique situation. Every home buyer is different. …
Buying Island Real Estate
Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island! The population of USA has access to many islands, in the ...
Foreclosures Suck
If you are facing a foreclosure, there may be options to negotiate a workout program with your lender. To get help with a foreclosure you have to start by talking to your lender. Help is available if you are willing to workout a reasonable repayment plan with your lender. While this can sometimes be difficult, ...
Blowing Up Bills With Balloons
If you aren't familiar with options for financing, it is never too late to get started. Understanding the different terms will help you to avoid situations that are not financially possible. One of the terms that you should know is balloons. This can either help you financially, or cause you problems. Understanding the details of ...
Advice On Selling A House
Advice On Selling A House Maybe you’ve read lots of advice on selling a house. But do you know the biggest mistake many people make when selling a house? Not understanding real estate value. You see, it doesn’t matter what you think your home is worth. It doesn’t matter what you did to make in …
Breaking into Home Ownership – Finding a Fixer Upper
With the housing market becoming more expensive, buyers must look for the best way to find an affordable home. A fixer upper is a great way to affordably buy your first home in the California housing market. Buying one away from the city is even more affordable. What About a Fixer-Upper? Are you are in ...
Buying Real Estate That’s Not For Sale
Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You're looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it's not always easy to beat the competition to a great ...
Austin Home Prices Are Deceiving
Don't let the median price of an Austin home fool you! There is no denying that the median value of homes in the Austin area are lower than the national average. This can be a bit deceiving, though. Many investors, retirees, and people relocating for jobs have been attracted to our area because of how ...
Blogging makes Real Estate Brokerage a Whole New Ball Game
"Blogs are telling it like it is at the street level," said Brad Inman of Inman News, a big real-estate news group. Real-estate blogging began in the Bay vicinity, took hold in New York, and has now dispersed across the country. For instance, blog posters might expose flaws at new developments. What kind? Roof leaks ...