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- What To Fix Before You Sell As a FSBO - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from George GrossoFor Sale By Owner – The Master List You've decided to sell as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), however when it comes time to sell their houses, many people wonder what items they should repair and which ones are better left alone. This is often a question of budget, and market value but in today's ...
Views: 541 - Six Real Estate Tips - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe real estate tips that follow are meant to help you avoid common and not-so-common mistakes. Buying a house or other property always involves some risk, but there are many ways to reduce those risks. 1. "As Is" Property Inspections Some sellers (including banks) specify that a property ...
Views: 854(2 votes) - Pre-estimate Your Move To Stay Within Budget - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Patrick CrowWhile moving your home to a new destination in Tampa it is primarily essential to hire a Tampa moving company. Now there are many movers in USA that offer similar services quoting various charges. Now what should actually be your matter of consideration while selecting a Tampa moving company! It ...
Views: 593 - Understanding Negotiations in Short Sales - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Doug LasleyFor anyone that knows that a foreclosure is just around the corner, a short sale should at least be considered. A short sale can protect you in a few ways that might just help your credit, as with a short sale, a foreclosure will not be placed on your credit report. A short sale does not always ...
Views: 534 - Understanding a Short Sale - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Doug LasleyA short sale is a sale that aids individuals that are nearing foreclosure by the lending company accepting less than the amount owed on the loan. This process can and does help those that are willing to negotiate with the lending company, however, the lending company, bank, or Mortgage Company ...
Views: 523 - Short Sale or Foreclosure? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Doug LasleyIf you realize that foreclosure is imminent you should learn what options you have instead of just waiting for the grim reaper to take your home and putting you out in the street and ruining your credit at the same time. Today, you do have options when it comes to foreclosure. You can ...
Views: 555 - Short Sale Advantages - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Doug LasleyFinding a real estate company that will help you with your short sale is a very important factor as negotiating with the lending company may be more than you are prepared to do. A quality company that will help you with a short sale can give you all kinds of reasons to use their service. ...
Views: 519 - Make Money with Short Sales - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Doug LasleyToday, everyone is trying to find the best and easiest way to make money in the real estate industry. With so many foreclosures in every state across the US, most people believe this is a dream come true as they can purchase a home that is bank owed for a fraction of the cost, however, there is ...
Views: 541 - 3 Ways to Invest in Real-estate - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonThere are so many areas of real-estate to invest. All you have to do is choose one. Most individuals give up on their investor ambitions well before they even get started. Investing in real-estate is not a get rich quick scheme, it is a full time job like any other adventure. Below I will ...
Views: 708 - Real Estate Broker Commission - You Can Successfully Negotiate - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Steve HattanIt goes without saying that most homeowners, regardless of market conditions, would like to make as much as they can when they sell their property. You do, I do, everyone does. Of course, when the market conditions are down it's even more important to squeeze out every last penny you can. ...
Views: 926 - Foreclosure Homes – What is the Meaning and Benefits of Buying Foreclosed Homes for Sale? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Fiona LivnatIf you are on the lookout for owning a suitable home at an affordable price but have been deterred by the high prices in the real estate market you can now make an excellent venture through the help of foreclosures for sale which are basically properties that have been taken back by the lenders ...
Views: 639 - Commission in real estate – You Can Negotiate a lower Real Estate Commission - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Steve HattanThe commission in real estate typically runs between three to seven percent with services ranging anywhere from a basic MLS listing to a full blown marketing campaign with all the bells and whistles. As a home seller you must decide which services are best for you and then you must negotiate ...
Views: 870 - Real Estate Leads Provide a Great Opportunity - Company Launches New Program for Real Estate Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Shaun GreerA real estate lead generaiton company is launching a new program to connect more motivated home sellers with real estate professionals than any other company on earth and bring honesty back to the real estate lead generation industry. As use of the internet has increased, so to has its value ...
Views: 1168(3 votes) - Typical Sales Commission – Realtors Will Negotiate - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Steve HattanThe typical sales commission for real estate can run anywhere from three to seven percent depending on many different circumstances including geographic location and competition among realtors. With the way everything in the world is today, many homeowners do not want or cannot afford to pay ...
Views: 1169(4 votes) - New Wave of Foreclosure Bus Tours Puts You First, Sale Second - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Christopher ShawAugust 2009-Investing in real estate has never been easier, nor more user friendly thanks to the newest wave of foreclosure bus tours. The Foreclosure Bus Tour offers exclusive, detailed and personal information about properties available to tour participants from real estate and investment ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - DEVELOPING REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dirk ZellerOnce you’ve received a referral, gathered information, and ranked the lead, it’s time to pick up the phone. The following advice and scripts will help you at each step of the lead-conversion process. Making first-time contact The first call is the hardest one. Until you make first contact ...
Views: 1110(8 votes) - Seven-Point Stimulus Package for Home Sellers - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Joslyn Campbell1. Hire a Good Realtor. The national median home price dropped 15 percent in 2008 (National Association of Realtors) and the median days on the market increased to 100 days in January (Altos Research). A home seller needs to gain every advantage they can in today’s market, and finding a good ...
Views: 723(7 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: 2568(2 votes) - Real Estate Investment Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe following real estate investment ideas revolve around the general theme of gaining some special advantage. This is more necessary that normal at the moment (2009) because it is unclear whether home values will continue to fall. Having the right approach limits the risk inherent in falling ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - How to Find Tenants for Rental Property - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonOne thing that most real-estate investors forget while involved with rental property is figuring out the quickest and best ways to find a tenant. It cost investors money when property sits without tenants. Understanding different strategies to find tenants is very important. Finding tenants is ...
Views: 939(3 votes) - 3, 2, 1, and Gone is the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Betsy MooreAt the beginning of this year, President Obama signed into law the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. One provision is the first time home buyer tax credit. More specifically, it is opportunity for an $8,000 tax free check to you. However, this tax credit ends on November 31, 2009. ...
Views: 778(7 votes) - Keys to a Cash-Flow Rental Property - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonAny individual can buy an investment property and rent it out. However seasoned real estate investors will make a property cash flow. Cash-flow means that your rental property is making money each month, and it is an asset and not a liability. Below is a list of rules that should be followed ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - Most Common Mistakes by Landlords - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonOne of the worst things that can happen to a landlord is having a tenant destroy your rental property. Even worse is not paying rent on time. These are things that landlords have no control over most of the time. Landlords do have control over not committing some of the most common ...
Views: 584(2 votes) - Most Common Mistakes by Real Estate Investors - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonIf I read an article like this before I brought my Atlanta investment, I would have saved a lot of money and time. In this business or I guess any business, people will take advantage of you. They feel as if you’re what I like to say a new jack. This business can be very profitable if you’re ...
Views: 583(2 votes) - Making Your Presentation Useful and Interesting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerMost Agent presentations put sellers to sleep, mainly because most presentations lack interest, usefulness, and structure. To increase the interest in your presentation, follow this advice: • Share market knowledge. Become a student of the local marketplace and share meaningful ...
Views: 880(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: 2818(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: 2818(2 votes) - Buy, Buy, Buy: Even More Great News For Today’s Homebuyers - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Robert RimbergThe market may go lower and this may be a great time to rent with interest rates starting to climb, but according to this information, it may be time for you to buy a home! In my previous blog post on May 27, 2009, I told you why this year could be a great one to buy a home thanks to The ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - Financing for Investment Property - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Khalid JohnsonUnderstanding different types of loans, and knowing when to use them is essential for investing in real-estate. Different loans are used for different reasons. Specific loans may be used for holding property long term, and specific loans are used for short term holds. Each type of loan has a ...
Views: 697(2 votes) - Are You a Good Candidate for a Streamline FHA Refinance? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Krista ScruggsIf you are in the market for a refinance, you have undoubtedly heard about the various loans that are currently offered by lenders. There are adjustable rate mortgages, those that feature balloon payments, loans which offer substantial cash-out options, and of course also the loans that change ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Are you Facing Foreclosure? A Short Sale May be the Solution - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Antoine GrierIf you are facing a debilitating adjustable rate mortgage interest rate increase, you are not alone. In fact, you are among the hundreds of thousands of residents within the Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia areas who are in the same situation. Today, houses are sitting on the market ...
Views: 545(2 votes) - Facing Foreclosure? Is a Recent Job Loss Causing Financial Distress? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Antoine GrierMillions of people have lost their job opportunities, or have experienced a reduction in their annual incomes over the past few months. While many individuals have relied on second incomes or savings over the short term, others have been unable to maintain their financial threshold and are ...
Views: 596(2 votes) - The State of the Market and What Really Matters - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Fran LichtmanHi and hope everyone is having a great summer. Wow, it is surely flying by in true tradition! The market continues to show signs of recovery. The National Association of Home Builders has formally asked Congress to extend and enhance the first-time home buyer?s credit, which is due to expire ...
Views: 603 - Short Sales- Long Process - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentMany of us in real estate joke that the phrase “Short Sale” is an oxymoron because short sales are anything but short. Of course, that’s not what a short sale is. A short sale is when the mortgage holder agrees to take less than is owed on the mortgage to satisfy the loan. In otherwords, if ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - The Importance of Choosing a Good Home Inspector - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentWe’ve all heard it before: The purchase of a home is often the single biggest purchase anyone will make in their lives. As with all purchases, there is an expectation on the buyer’s part that the home they’re buying will fulfill a want or need and a hope that ‘things will go smoothly’ and ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - First-Time Home Buyer: Obama's Tax Credit, Home Values, & Mortgage Interest Rate - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Betsy MooreIn today's economy, it is easy to be gun-shy about buying a home, especially if it is your first home. Who wouldn't be? This is your biggest debt but, remember, it is also your largest asset. There are five major reasons why the time is now: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit ...
Views: 1443(3 votes) - The Economy’s Impact on Senior Housing Trends - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Brian IcenhowerThe United States Census Bureau has reported that a third of the country’s population will be 50 years or older by the year 2010. Accordingly, a 2009 study conducted jointly by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Market Institute (MMI) revealed that the Baby ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Real Estate Representation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentWhen buying a home you have the opportunity to have a Realtor work with you in your search and help you every step of the way, and almost always at no additional cost to you. Why then do some people not take advantage of this option? I think it goes to a basic misunderstanding of the process, ...
Views: 1785(2 votes) - Real Estate Short Sales - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Compatible AgentOver the last week, I have received a number of real estate emails asking this question. And the answer is why short sales continue to be a less tapped part of the real estate market. The short sale process requires cooperation from the seller, the seller’s lender or lenders as there is often ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - Getting Up Close and Personal with Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Krista ScruggsDo you know what your credit score says about you? Undoubtedly you are quite familiar with the need for having a credit report devoid of bad notations, such as missed payments or repossessions, but how the scores are actually interpreted might not be as easily ascertainable as you thought. ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - What is a Streamline FHA Mortgage Refinance? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Krista ScruggsStreamlining is not really a term that explains the loan product so much as it refers to the amount of paper that the borrower is required to provide to the lender. Generally speaking, the amount of paperwork that is usually demanded during the initial mortgage application is virtually cut in ...
Views: 1130(2 votes) - Selling Your Property and the Emotional Attachment - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Deon SwiggsIn todays market it is both taking longer to sell your home and harder for buyers finance to be approved. This coupled with what seems prices dropping slightly every month is making for a very interesting and tough market to work and sell in. But there is always ways of making the selling ...
Views: 2004 - Buying Real Estate At Auction Tips - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Deon SwiggsBUYING AT AUCTION: Auctions can be a daunting time to buy a property as some Auctions you may not have any idea where it might sell or what it is worth. In New Plymouth we have adopted a policy of publishing the Auction Reserve in order for the whole process is transparent. We do about 60% of ...
Views: 1569 - 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: 2553(2 votes) - 7 Ways a Real Estate Agent Can Become More Productive by Making Use of a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Owen McGab EnaohwoMost successful Real Estate Agents know that creating systems for every process in their businesses allows them to be more effective and efficient at delivering the necessary solutions that their clients desire. Systems once created free up time for you to concentrate on income producing tasks; ...
Views: 1517 - Seven Myths Concerning Credit Card Usage That Can Affect Your Ability To Obtain A Mortgage - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from David LeachIt has been my privilege to work with hundreds of people over the many years I have been involved in the real estate and mortgage business. My experience and expertise have helped them buy their dream home when they thought their circumstances would prevent it. It has been a joy to help so many. ...
Views: 3876(3 votes) - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 1817(3 votes) - What is a Loan Modification & How Can I Successfully Negotiate One? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Justin BartlettWhat is a Home Loan Modification? A successful mortgage loan modification is a process whereby the terms of the existing mortgage are modified to new terms that are more agreeable to the homeowner and lender. What’s the basic idea behind loan modification agreements ? How does this ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Climbing the Investment Ladder - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael YardneyOf all the real estate investors out there, only a small percentage ever achieve the financial independence they desire. It’s not because they lack the drive or ambition or knowledge to become rich. The reason most investors fail is because of their mindset – the way they think about money ...
Views: 2009(9 votes) - 4 Ways to Use Leverage to Build Your Wealth - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyHave you ever wondered why it's easier for people who have money to make more of it? I mean, why is it that the second and the third million are so much easier to earn than the first million? Do you want to know what the biggest difference is between how the wealthy people build wealth and ...
Views: 9434(17 votes) - Creating Daily Success in Real Estate - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the daily activities that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life. Failing or neglecting to accomplish the daily disciplines will lead you down the path of lost opportunities and lost income. If ...
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