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- Impact of devaluation of Pak rupee on Pakistan real estate - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Clara jamesDevaluation occurs when National currency of Pakistan becomes cheaper in terms of either gold or other international currencies. Devaluation of currency is a major factor posing threat to Pakistan real estate. Starting from 1955 till today, Pakistan has experienced constant problem of currency ...
Views: 3186 - The 7 Stages of Rehabbing Houses - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Steve TetaThe most important thing to do in any rehabbing business is breaking the rehab process down into stages. This will ultimately allow you to systemize the entire process in order to remove any guess work as well as allowing you to continuously duplicate the process. It is important to first ...
Views: 3131 - The Round Robin Auction , Sell Fast Using a Round Robin Auction - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Nick CifonieRound robin auction can get a "pretty house" sold in a week or less. Real Estate Investors should have this tool in heir belt, for those "special occassions"! Auctioning a house with a "round robin auction" can be a great way to sell in todays market as a beginning or experienced real estate ...
Views: 3131 - How To Pick The Best Real Estate License School For Realtor License Classes - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Steve HongA position in real estate might be enormously gratifying. Starting a real estate career ought to start with selecting an outstanding real estate school. Yet locating a very good and reliable real estate license school for realtor license classes is not really that simple. This is because there ...
Views: 3099(1 vote) - Leasing Office Space - Letter of Intent - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Patrick OconnorOnline In most cases, the information from the services will adequately address the issue of criminal activity near the office space you're considering. However, the most current and contextual data you'll be able to obtain is from tenants at the property and local police officers. Speak ...
Views: 3077 - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3014(2 votes) - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3014(2 votes) - Lenders asking for seller contribution for Short Sale Approval - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from art leeWe are starting to receive requests from lenders who ask for a seller contribution before a short sale can be approved. This trend is different from the days where a lender would be able to just review the seller’s financial documents to verify that they do not have funds available to ...
Views: 2963(4 votes) - Top 10 Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Investors Part 5 – Classified Ads - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Tamera Aragon“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does.” ~Steuart Henderson Britt Classified ads are a good cost /effective way to reach property sellers in Pre-foreclosure, and pre-default. Secondary niches who you will ...
Views: 2925(4 votes) - Marble Stone Fabrication Process - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Rachel Williams1. What is Marble Stone and how is it formed? - Marble stone is formed due to metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly known as dolomite rocks or limestone. Marble stone are recrystallization of carbonate minerals. Today technology is growing very rapidly and its being very ...
Views: 2914(3 votes) - How to Prevent a Burglar from Disabling Your Outdoor Security Cameras - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Mark BickmoreMost house break-ins are not personal, though that offers little comfort to the victims of burglary. Ask anyone who has returned home to find their house ransacked how they feel. The majority will tell you it leaves them feeling vulnerable, exposed and violated. It's even more heartbreaking when ...
Views: 2846 - Celebrity hot spots you can't miss in San Diego - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Pamela KopeckyDo you love to meet up with celebrities but simply don't have an option to get in contact with them? When this occurs, your best opportunity would be to visit San Diego. This particular city provides some of the best hotspots which superstars visit. By going to them, an individual might get in ...
Views: 2817 - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part I of Two - Insight & Tips From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPART One of a Two part article FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR When starting a commercial or residential construction project "begin with the end in mind." Finding the right Licensed Contractor is very important to all residential real estate owners and commercial real estate investors! ...
Views: 2811(113 votes) - How Much Should I expect To Pay in Stamp Duty Fees When Buying Foreign Property? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2019 from Kalyna KapurWhen you hear stamp duty, don't run for cover! Stamp duty fees are only applicable in the Commonwealth of Nations countries, Singapore, Australia and a few states in the US. It is a tax that arises from the transfer of property, usually, you pay when you sell. In this case, there will be a ...
Views: 2804(2 votes) - How Virtual Assistants Can Help Non-Performing Notes Buyers Get Direct Access to Bank Asset Managers - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Owen McGab EnaohwoNon-Performing Notes, What are they? Non-Performing notes (NPNs) are accounts of borrowers which have been classified as distressed assets by banks. A perfect example is an overdue mortgage loan that is not producing income because the borrower no longer makes monthly payments. As a result of ...
Views: 2796(2 votes) - Approved Short Sale Qualifications - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from art leeThe most important activity when deciding to pursue a short sale deal is to determine whether or not the homeowners situation would qualify for a short sale approval. If this task is not done, you could be working on a “dog” deal that has no chance of closing, therefore wasting your precious ...
Views: 2794(23 votes) - Trading Up Using the 1031 Exchange - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonIn spite of decreasing real estate values across the nation, real estate investors continue to come up with innovative ways to make their investment turn out profitably. A powerful method for building real estate holdings is the use of 1031 Exchanges, which lets investors defer capital-gains ...
Views: 2780 - Smart Finance - Buying a property in the right way - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Waqqas AlviWhen times are good and the cash is flowing steadily into your bank account, it is easy to apply for a 100% home loan which teeters on the brink of your affordability. This can become an inconsequential detail when your wife looks at you with those big brown eyes and says, "Oh honey, it's ...
Views: 2760(6 votes) - 19070's Vintage Ongoing Remodel - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Roselind HejlJennifer and Tony Latto, and their two girls, have a 1970’s vintage home in a very nice neighborhood of Austin. Jennifer, who is a registered architect and interior designer, has made some interesting updates to their home. Roselind: Jennifer, first of all, thank you for sharing your ...
Views: 2752(3 votes) - The Three Types of People in the World - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Deon SwiggsThe recent and ongoing world economic crash is one which will be remembered by everyone for a very long time and will change the way things run and operate in the future forever. This change is not ‘going to happen’, it’s happening and if you think what you used to do will work tomorrow chances ...
Views: 2751(2 votes) - The Benefits Of Having A Good Facility Office - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Hill GriffinA good facility office means that an office, office storey, or the whole office building is managed by a professional company which can rent the unit office or storey to other companies. It can be used immediately if you rent the good facility office. You don’t need to spend time to decorate it. ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - The Golden Rules of Property Investing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyAs our economy moves forward and a new property cycle begins, fortunes will be made by some group of investors. But if history repeats itself, many property investors won’t get the financial independence they deserve, so I want to share my time tested golden rules of property investing so you ...
Views: 2724(11 votes) - How to Succeed in Real Estate from an Old Pro - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Rob WhiteI quit teaching after seventeen years and decided to decided to get really committed to my goal, which was to get rich in real estate, and do whatever it took to fulfill on it. If I were to give three essential tips that guarantee your success in real estate today, it would be these: 1. Make ...
Views: 2680(3 votes) - The Ideal Beach House – Buying Tips - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from James BurbankMost of us dream of having our small piece of paradise, a nice little house somewhere on the secluded tropical beach where we can enjoy a gentle breeze and pleasing sounds of powerful waves hitting the shore. It’s the perfect place to escape from the bustling crowds of an urban area or move ...
Views: 2670 - Purchasing a Foreclosed or Underwater Home? Use Feng Shui Guidelines to Ensure Prosperity. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffMortgage rates are at historically low levels, with low home values creating record levels of housing affordability. Is now the time to invest in a home, a home that is currently underwater or foreclosed upon? Will the bad luck that has befallen the current owner of that property be transferred ...
Views: 2602 - Choose investments that are strong yet stable - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Michael YardneyAs the world works its way down the road to recovery, savvy investors are asking, “what’s the right type of investment for the new financial era?” They understand that the economy is recovering, interest rates will increase and inflation is likely to return, due to our government borrowing ...
Views: 2599(7 votes) - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part Two of Two- Insights From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPart II of a Two Part Article "FINDING THE RIGHT BUILDING CONTRACTOR" One of the most important questions that your Potential Contractor must answer in addition to are they Licenced is . . . are They Bonded and Insured? Some bonds are designed to protect buyers against substandard work ...
Views: 2596(117 votes) - The Ups And Downs Of Jumping Into The Market As Real Estate Agent - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from norah edwardThe basic job of a real estate agent is to help people in the buying and selling of houses. And for that they need to do their homework. They should be able to put an estimate price on the worth of the property, keep the clients updated with any progress of a property they are interested in, ...
Views: 2586 - Property Management Forms With Templates - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Max MullerWhen you have reached a peak in your life and you decide to self manage your own property, there are rules and regulations the landlord must follow. Each form should be in detail and explain every foreseen situation that a landlord or tenant might encounter. Mypropertymanager is a company ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - *** How to Have the Government Pay Your Rent - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from John AOVThe Power of Section 8 Housing How would you like to own rental property where all or most of the monthly rent comes to you by check from the government? If that idea appeals to you, welcome to Section 8 housing! Section 8 is a program setup by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
Views: 2550 - Easy Tips to Generate Real Estate Leads using Craigslist - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Ahmed UmairReal estate market is one of the biggest in the USA. With the constant increase in population, there is a constant increase in demand of available property. According to research 93% of the population looks to the internet for solution of their problems. Real estate is no different. Online ...
Views: 2541(2 votes) - ***9 Steps for Handling Your Parents' Real Estate In A Tough Economy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Good communication is the key to ...
Views: 2532(18 votes) - How to Handle Foreclosure - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from mike greavesForeclosure is a legal process in which a lender like a bank or mortgage company attempts to take over the debtor’s property to satisfy an unpaid debt if the property has been kept as a collateral security for securing the debt. The lender may claim ownership of the property or sell the property ...
Views: 2530(17 votes) - The Secret To Buying Wells Fargo Foreclosures - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joseph B. SmithEveryone is talking about how great it is to invest in foreclosure properties and the innumerable opportunities present in the market. But the truth is, it takes a little more than optimism to be successful in foreclosure investing. If you are planning to buy Wells Fargo foreclosures, then you ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Are you willing to Work for Free? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Christopher ShawI am a small business owner and sometimes just to break the monotony in the hiring regiment I will ask a prospective interviewee if they would work for free. I do this because I understand that the standard resume and usual interview questions are predictable. So, when I pitch this curve ball ...
Views: 2499(6 votes) - The Pros and Cons of a Tax Sale - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Harry Connor JrThe overall distressed real estate market continues to reveal to the astute investor a very hot new expression called a Tax Sale. The economic pros and cons in the real estate world has revealed the hot new market niche of property or home tax sales that has developed into a Tax Sale usually ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - Why less is more when selling your home - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Joanna LaneLess is more is a phrase I use often when doing a home staging consultation. When a home is completely vacant besides buyers having a hard time visualizing the true size of the space, or how they would fit their furniture, they also see every flaw. There’s nothing else for them to look at or to ...
Views: 2483 - We are leaseholders of apartments - I can't find my block's freeholder - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Andrew SzebeniIf you own a leasehold residential flat in England or Wales you may wish to make contact with your freeholder (referred to as a ‘landlord’ according to the law) for a whole range of reasons. Perhaps you want to extend the time of your lease, maybe you in addition to a group of people want to ...
Views: 2482 - The Key to Successful Loan Modifications - Loan Modification Advice - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Greg FeldmanAs the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) approaches its sixth month, the challenges facing the plan are becoming more clearly defined while solutions to those challenges remain a work in progress. Admittedly off to a slow start, the program has about 200,000 loan ...
Views: 2454(2 votes) - The Selling Mindset - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Deon SwiggsWhat is one of the things that hold back a sale. What is one of the things that prevent a home from getting bids or people to it. Is it the price, is it the marketing? There are so many things out there that give us advise and give us tips and they all work. Everything you do to sell your ...
Views: 2446 - Real Estate Deals – 3 Things That Can Make Them Fall Through - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Paul KlineAre you planning to sell your home anytime now? The real estate market is certainly looking up these days and you are sure to have met lots of prospective buyers for your property. However, you do have to be forewarned that this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll make a sale. There are ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - Top 10 Marketing Strategies for RealEstate Investors Part 6-A FSBO’s Targeting Properties “For Sale By Owner” - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Tamera Aragon“Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.” Magic Johnson One of the longest proven ways to get leads as a real estate investor is calling on FSBO’s out of the newspaper. If you are on a budget and just getting started then you ...
Views: 2398(3 votes) - Realtor Marketing Tips and Tools to Become a Top Producer - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Josh SandersWhat comes to mind if you hear about "referral marketing letters"? You probably think I'm talking about getting testimonials from your past clients to use in your marketing, right? That's a perfect Realtor marketing idea too. Although, I'm talking about getting a lasting stream of client ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - Commercial Real Estate Sales Pitch - How To Be A Success - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from alone mightOne of the skills most relevant to the development and practice as a commercial real estate agent is the selling point. The launch will take place one or more of the following reasons: * Get an appointment with the right people or makes the decision to sell their services * Securing the ...
Views: 2385 - ***Profit on an Old Grove: The Last Hurrah - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe old orange grove had seen its last bearing days years ago. The trees were ancient gnarled and unattended. Everyone knew there was to be no citrus coming from there. It was the 1920s in south Florida, then a backwater swamp populated by vacationers who spent all their cash and never could ...
Views: 2377(17 votes) - How To Maintain UPVC Windows - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Kate CritchlowOne of the excellent benefits of UPVC windows is their efficiency and also maintenance. Unlike classical materials like wooden, UPVC needs very little in the way of maintenance as you don’t have to give them a fresh lick of coloring every so often and they don’t wear much, if at all, in adverse ...
Views: 2376 - Real estate in Toronto - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Christina XioToronto is a well known Canadian city that is situated in Ontario. It is a very beautiful city full of natural sceneries scattered all over the city. It is one of the most populous cities in Canada and has a lot of facilities. The city is developing very quickly and the population is also ...
Views: 2376(3 votes) - Commercial Real Estate: The Importance of Population Trends - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Craig HigdonWhile commercial real estate can be an excellent investment, it’s all but impossible to succeed in this competitive environment without some sort of game plan. The most successful professional real estate investors are those who are able to look at a given area and accurately predict which ...
Views: 2374(4 votes) - How To Create Bullet Proof Asset Protection With Your Real Estate Investment LLC ? - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Jackson Madix CooperOne of the downsides of being a real estate investor is your vulnerability to law suits for injuries that happen on your property. A study released by the Pacific Research Institute estimates that approximately 15 million civil lawsuits are filed each year in the U.S, which costs litigants over ...
Views: 2351 - Modern house plans - four cool features - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerThese four cool features can be found in modern house plans. I. In today's world of increasing violence and danger, many modern house plans include sophisticated security and surveillance systems. Some recent innovations in this field enable video monitoring software to detect unusual ...
Views: 2316(2 votes) - 5 Mistakes That Can Cause Your Loan To Be Denied - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Julian JacksonThe loan modification portion of the stimulus package will provide millions of people with the opportunity to obtain financing which will allow them to keep their homes. However, just applying for a special home loan program doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be approved. Regardless of which types ...
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