Hiring A Contractor - 10 Mistakes To Avoid (31 May 2007) Ready to add that extra bedroom, or get the roof replaced? Avoid the common mistakes People make when hiring a contractor.
RESPA: The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (31 May 2007) The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services. Another purpose is to eliminate kickbacks and referral fees that increase unnecessarily the costs of certain settlement services.
Do I Need A Real Estate Survey? (31 May 2007) Although not required getting a survey done on your real estate property can tell you many things.
Realtors Brainstorm For Business (31 May 2007) Will the convience of a one stop shopping for all your real estate needs be costing you more than it has to?
Saving for a Home (31 May 2007) So you want to buy a home? This is a big step for anyone, and there are many factors to consider, not the least of these is how to get the money for a home. Sure there are loans available for home purchase, but you must have cash on hand to cover expenses such as fees and closing costs that might not be able to be covered by a loan.
So what are some ways the average person can get some money to make the payments necessary to get a house?
How To Sell Your Home FSBO (31 May 2007) If you are looking to sell your home within a timely manner here are some tips to help you succeed!
Why Real Estate? (31 May 2007) Five months ago I was faced with a decision to keep doing the same thing that I loved or go and try something different and change my life for the better. Well would you like to know what happened...
The UK has Gone Property TV Show Crazy! (31 May 2007) Property TV shows have taken over the lives and telivision sets of UK television audiences so why has this happened...
5 Secrets for Surviving a Real Estate Market Downturn (31 May 2007) There are 5 fundamental secrets that real estate investors like to keep close to their chest and they are the secrets that enable them to survive and even profit during a bear market. This article blows the lid off the secret world of the professional real estate investor!
An Ideal Way to Purchase Your New Home without Strict Banking Regulations (31 May 2007) No longer will bad or no credit stop you from getting your dream home. Non-banking programs want to help you get the funding you need. Also, there are several low money down options available for home buyers to fit almost any budget.
Not Everyone is Buying or Selling, Some are Doing Both (31 May 2007) As if one real estate transaction is not hectic enough… many of us end up needing to sell one place in order to move up to the next… this is the "real estate catch 22". Do we buy first?? Do we sell first??
Branded Email in the Real Estate Industry (31 May 2007) You're in the real estate industry, and that means you've got a brand. Chances are, you've spent quite a bit of money to build that brand, whether it's through franchising fees, marketing, websites, business cards, other print materials, advertising, yard signs, and/or through other means. And whoever answers your phones probably answers it with your brand as well - "Good morning, thank you for calling Your Brand Here Real Estate, how can I help you?" Your brand is out there, getting you business, because people recognize and trust it. But what about your email? How much could it benefit you to include your brand on each email you send every day?
Expense List for Buying a Home (31 May 2007) There are many expenses that come with buying a home. The following list is a good example of what to expect: Down payment - A minimum of 20% of the home's purchase price is usually required for the best loan terms and to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (see below), but it's entirely possible to buy a house with a smaller down payment.
Important Facts For Home Buyers (31 May 2007) If you are considering buying a home or have spent many years saving in preparation of buying a home, the questions and process involved in buying a home can be extremely stressful.
Buying Your First Investment Property (31 May 2007) Interested in becoming a real estate investor? Donna Robinson explains in this article what you should do first, and why there is so much mis-information about how to get started.
3 Strategies For Buying Property With No Money Down (31 May 2007) Donna Robinson addresses the 3 "classic" strategies used to acquire real estate with no money down. This easy to understand article shows you how no money down deals happen.
How I Became a Real Estate Investor (31 May 2007) I became a real estate investor with my first two deals recently. In many ways the two deals were very similar, and in many ways very dissimilar. There are some good lessons to be learned here. This article may aid your investing.
