March 2008 Blog Archive

How To Evict A Tenant Mon, Mar 24, 2008 In this buyers market today, many people are now thinking about investing by purchasing a house and renting it out. Then, in the future when the real estate market has rebounded, maybe 10 years, they will sell the house for a profit. There are m... Read More

Curb Appeal Can Make The Sale Mon, Mar 24, 2008 You would be amazed how many people make a decision to purchase a home based on the overall curb appeal. With a little hard work and investment, you can correct any landscaping problems before you list your house for sale and improve the chances... Read More

Home Buying Tips Mon, Mar 24, 2008 Location: Your house value is greatly influenced by where it is located. How close it is to good schools, transportation or the local dump, all play a role. When buying, think about the future and consider what someone else will be lookin... Read More

New Construction Reminders Fri, Mar 21, 2008 Everyone wants to own their dream home. They dream of building a house and having the choices of what they want for the interiors from cabinets, flooring, fixtures to floor plans. Don’t make these mistakes when purchasing a new constr... Read More

Fixer Uppers And Flipping Houses Wed, Mar 19, 2008 Flipping in today’s buyers market can be risky. It may take a long time to sell the house. With home prices continuing to fall, that would make your house worth less next year. Having the right plan is important. Make estimates... Read More

Homeowner Default Options Wed, Mar 19, 2008 Sell- Consider selling it yourself or hire a realtor. You will not only need a fast sale but a fast closing. Although that can be hard to accomplish, it is still worth trying. Refinance- If you are not already behind on payments, ... Read More

How To Provide More Income From Your Rental Property Tue, Mar 18, 2008 Single family houses are good income properties. Tenants are usually long term and require less management. When considering how you can increase you cash from the property other than raising rent consider these options. Lower you wa... Read More

Tax Tips For Real Estate Mon, Mar 17, 2008 The government does reward taxpayers when they borrow money to buy a house. Make sure to check all the tax breaks you may be entitled to if you own a house while having your taxes prepared. Points: Discount points are paid to secure a ... Read More

Saving For The Down Payment Mon, Mar 17, 2008 When deciding to purchase a house you should start by getting your finances in order. Run your credit report and verify that all the information on it is accurate. If you have any negatives on your credit report, try to resolve those issues.&nbs... Read More

The Winning Offer Thu, Mar 13, 2008 · Pre-approved for a loan Your first step is to meet with a local lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will assure a seller that you are financially ready to close the transacti... Read More

Moving To A New House Include A Safety To Do List Thu, Mar 13, 2008 When you buy a house and move in many want to start doing cosmetic changes right away. A new paint color, new rugs or flooring, fixtures changed in the bath or ceiling lights. This indeed is the best part of homeownership creating your cast... Read More

What Are Condo Fees? Thu, Mar 13, 2008 When you own a condo, you pay a monthly fee, which covers your portion of the operating expenses for common property and part to a reserve fund. The fee is calculated from annual operating cost divided by the percentage of your contribution to t... Read More

Losing Earnest Money Thu, Mar 13, 2008 Today’s current market can influence how a seller will deal with earnest money. If they have another buyer ready to take over they may return it but with the market being a sellers market and they may have waited months on this deal they m... Read More

So Many Foreclosure Scams Thu, Mar 13, 2008 Many people are facing losing their homes. Be careful of individual or companies who offer to “assist” you with this financial situation. Consumer advocates have seen an increase in this activity with scammers.You may see the ... Read More

Building Green In Today's Market Mon, Mar 10, 2008 Building Green In Today’s Market You may not be aware there is a new national green home rating system. While it is still voluntary, it is driven by industry with certification cost of less than $500 per home.The National Green Building Progra... Read More

What Cost Are Involved In Buying A House Mon, Mar 10, 2008 When you are a first time homebuyer, it may seem overwhelming when you are first obtaining a mortgage. You realize that this payment will continue for decades and that you need to come up with money for down payment and closing costs. Thi... Read More

Staging Your House Thu, Mar 06, 2008 In today’s buyers market it is important for sellers to make there house stand out from the rest. When buyers have numerous properties to choose from, they often remember the one that seemed to make them feel great. The home that has that beaut... Read More

House Smells That Can Kill A Sale With A Sniff Thu, Mar 06, 2008 Sniffing out a great sale in Melbourne FL Luxury Homes For Sale How your house smells should be something to consider when wanting to get top dollar for your home. Sometimes when you live in a house for a while, you become accustom to its sme... Read More

Should I Consider A Foreclosure Or Find A Motivated Seller? Thu, Mar 06, 2008 Every one is talking about how there are so many foreclosure homes currently available on the market, and how you can get a great deal on price by buying a foreclosure. However, is buying a foreclosure really a good deal? Sometimes they are not ... Read More

Reverse Morgage Thu, Mar 06, 2008 With foreclosures occurring in record numbers, another option for many people is to do a reverse mortgage. This however, is only available to people who are age 62 years of age or older and only if they have equity in their house. F... Read More

Overpricing Homes And Condos Thu, Mar 06, 2008 How to handle a sellers overpriced real estate You can almost completely guarantee that you will have few if any offers when you overprice your house or condo for sale. When a house is listed too high, a low and reasonable offer m... Read More

Shortage of Hotel Rooms Has Increased Hotel Rates Thu, Mar 06, 2008 An alternative option to hotels when traveling are vacation rentals. This is great news for the vacation rental industry. Vacation rental are quickly becoming popular alternatives for guests that typically would have chosen a hote... Read More

Short Sales, Are They A Good Thing? Thu, Mar 06, 2008 When you buy a short sale, you are getting a discount based on what the last person paid when they purchased the property. Today’s real estate market is following a recently past housing boom where some house prices may have been o... Read More

Refinancing For The Wrong Reasons Thu, Mar 06, 2008 Is it the right time to refinance your home? When The economy is experiencing difficult times, some homeowners begin to think is it time to refinance their current home mortgage. If you are refinancing to save interest, conside... Read More

Why My Home Has Not Sold Yet Thu, Mar 06, 2008 If other homes are selling, then why hasn't my house sold? In a buyers or sellers market, there are only three reasons your home is not selling LOCATION, CONDITION, and PRICE. If problems exist with any of these three f... Read More

Ten Easy Ways To Green Your Home Thu, Mar 06, 2008 When purchasing a new home, consider these things to make it a greener home: 1. Appliances- Purchase new if older than 10 years. Buy Energy Star and save 10-50% in energy costs. 2. Temperature - Half a home’s... Read More

Vacation Home Owners Tax Breaks Thu, Mar 06, 2008 Owning a second home could offer various tax breaks. You will need to state the use of your home: PERSONAL, RENTAL PROPERTY, or COMBINATION OF THE TWO. PERSONAL USE: Owners occupy the home more than 14 days or 10% of th... Read More

Five Mistakes Homeowners Make Thu, Mar 06, 2008 1) REDUCING THE PRICE: This can be the death of a sale. By initially listing you home at too high of a price that is not comparable to other properties in your area, you may be forced to continually reduce the price repeatedly. When sellers dro... Read More

Home Maintenance 101 Thu, Mar 06, 2008 A well maintained property can help you save on unforeseen expenses and protect your investment in Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Here is a scheduled home maintenance check list: A/C FILTERS: Monthly changing of filters is suggested to avo... Read More

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