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The view from the other side of the foreclosure door
Walking up to a person’s home to evict them is never an easy job. Even though those of us in the foreclosure field are not the ones who have made the bad choices, or caused the bad luck, leading to this terrible moment, we are still regarded ... Views: 933
Without a doubt, one of the greatest aspects of commercial real estate is the tremendous value of the properties that are out there and available for purchase. The natural question arises, ‘What determines value?’, and that is perhaps why you’re reading this article.
The first determinant of ... Views: 792
I’m often asked about my background because many investors are curious if success is based upon some sort of pedigree or simply good luck that befalls a fortunate few. I’m happy to say that, specifics aside, you’ll probably find that my route to success is something you can indeed relate to.
In ... Views: 739
It’s rapidly approaching summer and with that comes the idea of soaking up the rays, hanging out by the pool, and other fun activities. I happen to find it also to be a good time to mention that with commercial real estate, you have a wonderful opportunity to stop playing in the shallow end of ... Views: 759
We hear a lot about systems for success. Whether it’s network marketing, making a fortune on the Internet, or what have you, systems are seemingly what it is all about. This begs the question: ‘What it is about a system that we find appealing?’
I think the best thing that characterizes a ... Views: 749
I have to say on a personal note when I first attempted to sale my property over 4 years ago it was one of the most daunting prospects ever. Just thinking about the whole process of having people coming in and out of home trying to spot out any little issue would give me a headache, I was ... Views: 718
Podcasting is one of the hidden secrets to my success in the real estate business. The truth is that today’s real estate industry is influenced by technological advances. Though traditional methods are still used, many more opportunities are available through the Internet.
Most people have no ... Views: 645
I have been in the mortgage /real estate business for over 12 years and I agree with Dorothy, "There is no place like home". It amazes me in the different mindsets between renters and home owners. Homer owners tend to take more pride in there surroundings. It means they can paint the walls, turn ... Views: 1297
Once upon a time, collateral was king when it came to borrowing money. And your home was typically the crown jewel of your collateral assets. Home ownership gave you instant credibility to a lender who could quickly pull up your payment history and deduce from past payment schedules that, yes, ... Views: 994
This guide should help both sellers and buyers to make the selling of your house to make the whole thing a lot more transparent. A good builder friend from New Zealand Home Inspections and me have put this together so that you may use it to your advantage. The information is probably the same as ... Views: 3359
This is a small excerpt from an interview I did with a guy named Bill James. Bill is a great financial adviser and I have been working closely with him in creating a book and a workbook that should be ready for print in a few months. I thought this was important for buyers and sellers to ... Views: 1183
Finding out your house is in pre foreclosure is something that is very scary, stressful and also very emotional. However, there are things you can do to stop the foreclosure process and save your home.
You may be able to qualify for pre foreclosure loan from a bank or another lender. No bank or ... Views: 1555
Read on to find out....
Real Estate, What is the first thing that comes in to your mind? Basing on the current economic predicament we are in, the first few words would be Mortgage, Debt, Homes, Refinance, and Investment. These would best describe the sentiments people have nowadays due to the ... Views: 603
Years ago I wanted to invest in real estate so I asked around looking for someone to help me find investments and represent my interests. Those that were recommended to me offered listings they had or offered their own investments. I soon discovered that nobody represents the buyer they all ... Views: 800
Agents make three major mistakes in the CMA preparation process: They work to establish a high sales price, they include too many comparable homes in their comparison, and they overemphasize the price per square foot. Here’s how to avoid the traps:
• Overpricing. If you approach a CMA with ... Views: 1288
Like a train, a transaction can get derailed at any point on the track. A closing can be hit by a clouded title, a home not appraising for value, a rapid change in interest rates, an undisclosed credit or income issue, or one of countless other unanticipated issues.
Choke points cause delays ... Views: 955
Commercial properties indeed represent the next level for many real estate investors and it is important to know what you are looking for, before you ever embark on this pursuit yourself. In addition to considerations like price and management, many investors shy away from commercial real estate ... Views: 838
One of the biggest differences between single family and commercial real estate, other than the obvious number of units, is the way in which the properties are valued. Residential real estate, including most single family homes, is valued almost always as a function of recent sales, or “comps”. ... Views: 796
The question that makes up the title for this article is one that I get all too frequently when working with real estate investors. It’s a fair question, no doubt. After all, most real estate investors are not born into the trade, so to speak. Instead, we come from corporate America, numerous ... Views: 733
Are you looking for alternative investment options? With the volatility of today’s stock market, investors are seeking alternative investment options that can provide both current income streams and capital appreciation. One option that is capturing the attention of millions of investors is that ... Views: 808
Profitability is the goal for any business pursuit and commercial real estate is no different. When you invest in a commercial property, you are essentially buying a business, one that has expenses, overhead, marketing costs, maintenance, and of course revenue to contend with. The obvious idea ... Views: 738
I guess you're wondering how on earth could it possible to sell any property in just 3 steps, when the financial world is in a state of meltdown, unemployment within the UK is at an all time high and to make matters worse the government who is supposed to lead us all out of this situation seem ... Views: 767
The slowdown in the real estate business had you coming to terms with the high-priced reality of old-school techniques like door knocking, direct mailing your farm, cold calls, print ads, yellow signs etc. You bet these methods work, but unless you have been dominating your property for the past ... Views: 646
If you have your home on the market and wondering why it hasn't sold, don’t get to worried. Take a proactive and approach the three big ‘P’s’
Price
Presentation
Promotion
1. Price.
The market today isn't what it was last year. There are a lot of homes on the market so yours needs to shine ... Views: 1223
When you are looking to put your house on the market there is one of two ways of going. You can do it by yourself privately or you could sell it through an agent. Both have their ups and down as life always does. But this article I am writing for the benefit of those of you who would like to put ... Views: 1287
It is very difficult to separate the emotional attachment you have for your home from the financial investment. You have spent a lot of your life in that building and there are many memories. However, when you make the decision to sell, do your best to balance your emotions with this extremely ... Views: 4298
What 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: 2284
Over the past several months like never before in my twelve year career as a Feng Shui Master have I been asked for counseling on behalf of both owners and real estate brokers on how to expedite the sale of houses that have been sitting on the market for many months and also, on part of the ... Views: 1776
The decision to invest in Jaco beach property is an exciting and stressful one. There are many factors that need to be considered such as location, price, design, etc. One of the most important factors, however, is most definitely location. This determines the feel and atmosphere of your new ... Views: 852
Has the housing market bottomed out? Is it possible that home prices are going to continue falling? Will mortgage rates continue to go down? Will they go up? Aspiring homeowners most likely wonder what the market future holds and whether or not they should buy now or wait a month or longer. It ... Views: 993
Renting is an inevitable part of life for most of us. It can either be fraught with issues and feelings of ill will or smooth sailing all the way. Most of us have experienced being either or both renter and/or landlord/property owner and have learned lots of things from both perspectives. The ... Views: 889
This is an increasingly interesting topic that we have seen in todays market.
With the average time for a house to sell increasing every month, and now standing at 50 days in New Plymouth, it is harder to sell houses. You as the buyer are taking longer to make the descision to buy, as the rush ... Views: 3280
Whether you are selling or buying a home, the listing price is agonized over from start to finish. Realtors will advise sellers of the comparative market analyses and hopeful “For Sale Buy Owners (FSBO)” will crash open houses trying to set just the right sale price for the home. Buyers will ... Views: 24683
As you go about shopping for a home on the Real Eestate market, perhaps the most important factors that you need to keep in mind are those associated with negotiating the best price on a home that you are interested in purchasing. By following the tips and suggestions set forth for you here, you ... Views: 1179
Legal foreclosure is the process in which a bank or other creditor takes over the borrower’s property in lieu of the debt they have to pay, using legal means. A foreclosure step is normally taken by the creditor only when the borrower has not paid the loan dues for a very long period. There are ... Views: 1132
Foreclosure 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: 2406
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but real estate investing, in order to pay off big, requires some play money which must be equally big.
This is the popularly accepted wisdom and it becomes the stumbling block which stops many real estate investors with the necessary drive and set of ... Views: 754
Most new investors, and plenty of more experienced ones too, like to stick to what – and where – they know when it comes to investing their hard-earned cash in equities. This is a natural enough reaction from people who are asked to take a risk with their investments on a daily, almost, basis. ... Views: 859
The secret to making big money in real estate investment is syndication and I will explain why that is in a minute. First let’s focus on something important: every investment entails some risk and successful investors are great at minimising the risk not just for themselves but also for everyone ... Views: 718
The moment you talk about making money in any real estate investment venture the thought that occurs in most investors’ mind is ‘What are the risks?”. Most people think that in order to make money in real estate you need to have a truckload of money to start off with.
If Donald Trump taught us ... Views: 675
It’s a fairly well acknowledged fact that when the going is good just about anyone can make money. This is as true of real estate as any other market and when the going is good there everyone tends to think the same way: they think of the rewards more than the risks and want to get in there and ... Views: 2150
Buying a house isn’t as easy as many think it to be. There are plenty of suckers falling for the sweet sales pitch of some bozo trying to sell them something for the sole purpose of getting “their share” of the transaction. Don’t play a fool for these goofballs – it’s important that you sit back ... Views: 966
The 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: 3018
The first step in any evaluation process is first to obtain any of the necessary information about the property in order to eliminate any guesswork when analyzing deals. By taking some easy initial steps and establishing the appropriate systems it will eliminate any fears or risks. A lot of ... Views: 802
I worked for a Real Estate office here in Reno for about 3 years before I switched to another office. However some of the things I learned while working there are very different then what most agents are taught in what we like to call the cookie cutter offices.
There are many alternatives to ... Views: 1894
With interest rates currently at a forty-year low, many people that rent their homes are now contemplating the feasibility of purchasing their own house. As the real estate industry slumped considerably over the past 2 years, it may now be cheaper to own rather than to rent.
For households ... Views: 930
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions we will make in our life. Whether it be a first home, moving to a more suitable space for our current lifestyle, or as an investment property, it is important to select the site that will serve our needs best.
One of the most powerful ways ... Views: 1320
Few can doubt that knowledge is crucial in any business endeavor. It's just common sense: the more you know about who and what you're dealing with, the better off you will be. Real estate, though, is arguably the most knowledge-driven of any business. It is all about terrain, and knowing the ... Views: 869
Ever hear the saying, "I am not young enough to know everything"? That's a good one, and something to think about. Fortunately, I had a father who knew a lot about what he was doing, so I could never fall into the know-it-all category. Being humbled by superior knowledge and inspired by it can ... Views: 1569
We all know people who are "book smart" but clueless in the real world, and those who are "street smart" but unable to handle any environment other than the one they're used to. Last season The Apprentice was based on this dichotomy, pitting a team of people with higher education against a team ... Views: 9878