Searching for a home is becoming easier every day with more access to web sites across the country Realtor.com is the king of real estate listings. There are real estate company sites such as ColdwellBanker.com and Remax.com where you can access the local affiliates and all their listings in the US, Canada, or International. Or […]
Foreclosure can mean the loss of your home, any equity in your home, your credit rating and your dignity. Foreclosure is a very public process, with your name listed in the public court records and then published in your local newspaper. Then, once you are ready to move on with our life, your foreclosure appears […]
Buying a home is a major investment for most homeowners it’s the most costly investment they will ever make. It is even more costly for some because they fall into the traps and mistakes such as; paying more than they should for a home, missing out on the home of their dreams, buying a home […]
When a landlord’s current tenant is leaving, a property owner must ensure that the property gets leased for the next term before too much time passes and they loose significant money from having to pay the mortgage, utilities, and other vacancy-related expenses. Below are six brief but reliable tips that one can practice to quickly […]
If you are going to spend money advertising your vacation rental property on vacation rental websites, you want to make sure it is a success. Here are 6 things you can practice which will help ensure you receive the most “bang for the buck”.
1. SET RENTAL RATES APPROPRIATELY - If you want your vacation […]
As the American population ages, many people begin to think about senior housing options. As more of the population joins the 55+ community, there is also a growing number of housing options that are open only to seniors. These age-restricted apartments and homes allow for the development of a real spirit of community among the […]
You are thinking about buying a property or refinancing your current mortgage. There are several things you can do to get the best interest rate and prepare for this process. Follow the steps below to get the most for your money!
1. Ask your friends and family what loan officer they have worked with. Refererals […]
As a property owner in a community which has Home Owners Association with legal covenants and restrictions you have 3 choices
1) Become active in the management,
2) Attend meetings and have an understanding of what going on,
3) Do nothing and pay the consequences of ignorance.
•Acknowledge your ownership and take control of your property. There may be […]
1) First, do your homework. Find out the local market conditions for your neighborhood. Depending on your area, there may be better/worse times to sell. Once you’ve decided to sell, there are three different levels of service that you may want to consider:
Sell the home yourself (FSBO)
List your with a Discount / Flat fee broker
Utilize […]
In the rental property business, it is vital that the person interviewing or showing properties to tenants be able to notice any signs that the tenant is or will become a dead-beat tenant. Dead-beat tenants are among the top factors in real estate that can cost the property owner lots of money. They are also […]