Six Tips To Selling In A Down Market
Selling in a down market is always difficult. Here are six tips to help you sell your home successfully during the hard times.
Fed May Scale Down Bond Buying if Economy Continues Its Recovery
If the economy continues manufacture good news, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FMOC) will reduce its economic stimulus program later this...
Why You as an Investor Need Curb Appeal Technology
Never forget that most renters don’t even know what a landline telephone is. They all have cells. ”The widespread use of cell phones poses new challenges for apartment owner whose...
Housing Market Characteristics Show What We Value as a Society
Each year the Census Bureau looks at houses that are completed and sold. Basically they report the different characteristics for homes built and sold during the previous calendar year....
Are You to Blame for Skyrocketing Home Prices
I say “fault” because a recent report by Bloomberg Business Week found that house prices these days are “on fire.” They have made the largest 12-month gain since April of...
Found: Vacation Home Paradise
Why are we bothering to bring up Kissimmee here in a real estate investment column? Good reasons. It was ranked the third best place for vacation properties in the US...
Financial Strength of Homebuilders Draws Interest from Investors
The economy is very reliant on the housing market. When the housing market starts to slide, the economy follows shortly thereafter. However, when the housing market surges, the...
Buying a Used Car is Similar to a Real Estate Deal
For years, as I went through many cars ranging from Volkswagen Beatles (so old it had no gas gauge) to Mercedes Benz’s (so long ago I can’t even remember the...
Housing Bubble or Recovery?
The first housing bubble just burst in spectacular fashion a mere 5 years ago. So, what is going on now? Is this just a normal, relatively slow, recovery of the...
Getting a Mortgage through American Savings Bank
The American Savings Bank will provide you with the various mortgage options you need. Buying your home, or refinancing one, is easy and there are many options available for getting...
How much real estate investment return do you need to be happy?
As you may know by now (and may have heard it many different times), real estate investing is generally best for the patient in it for the long run.
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One Month Changes That Can Make a Big Difference In Selling Your Home
Small changes can make a big difference when selling your home. Consider simple fixes that you can do in a month to get your house ready to sell.
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Home Equity: A “Forgotten” Real Estate Investment?
For those nearing retirement, a paid-off home is not just a place to live. It’s a real estate investment. For many, it’s a retirement benefits.
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Financing Between Buying a New House and Selling the Old One
Financing the purchase of a new house when you still own your old home can be a complicated prospect. Here are some times to finance your purchase.
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Finding the Perfect House
Finding the perfect house can be a challenge but here are some resources to help
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The Importance of Having a Good House Inspector
Having a good house inspector helps you to ensure that you make a smart investment when you purchase a new house. Learn more here.
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The Closing Process
When you buy a home, the house is formally transferred to you through the real estate closing process. Learn more about the process here.
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