The dream of Cyprus in a villa has become a reality for many people either as a holiday home or relocation. Cyprus road maps show the island has five districts; Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Nicosia and Famagusta. Each area has its ownappeal and distinct character. At the far west of the island are the lovely small [...]
Entries from September 2008
Cyprus in a Villa, So Many Choices!
Sep. 16th, 2008
Home Buyers Rule in Depressed Real Estate Market
Sep. 15th, 2008
Right now in the U.S. there hundreds of thousands of home owners who want to sell their property, but can find no buyers. If you are a qualified buyer you are currently more valuable that an NFL first round draft pick. Yes, you are king and every home seller is your subject to do with [...]
2008 Housing Stimulus Bill Highlights
Sep. 15th, 2008
The recent Housing Stimulus Bill, also known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed into law on July 30, 2008. Many homeowners may be confused as to what this bill means for them and how it can help. With the major downturn in the housing market, dramatic increase in foreclosures and [...]
A Few Tips to Remember When Buying a Home
Sep. 14th, 2008
Buying a new home is obviously one of the most important decisions in life, and should not be made on the spur of the moment – it should never be a “love at first sight” decision, but a carefully reasoned one. Here are some things to remember to take into account during your decision making. [...]
Sell Your House With Your Home Security Camera System and Get Cash in a Flash
Sep. 14th, 2008
Get Rid of Your House Fast Before Foreclosure Calls Your neighbors have gone and you’re the only one left standing. Although you have not received a foreclosure warning, get on butt and work on your house. You can still get a hefty price for it and have a little extra to begin life somewhere. How [...]
You Can Sell Your Own Home
Sep. 13th, 2008
Are you willing to trade time and effort to save thousands of dollars? The average fee real estate agents charge to help you sell your house is 6% of the purchase price. That can be a lot of money on top of other preparation and closing costs. If you are willing to spend time collecting [...]
Are “Short Sales” Worth the Hassle?
Sep. 13th, 2008
The latest craze around these parts (San Francisco Bay Area)–at least with stressed out under-water homeowners and under-employed residential sales agents–is the “short sale.” A short sale is nothing more than a sale of a piece of real estate for less than the amount of the total debt secured by it. The concept is attractive, [...]
Renting a Home in the State of Florida
Sep. 13th, 2008
If you are searching for a tropical setting, with cool ocean breezes, renting a home in the State of Florida is the place for you. The picturesque state of Florida boasts the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Nicknamed the “Sunshine State”, Florida is a main US destination [...]
How To Best Utilize The ‘Rent To Own’ Option
Sep. 12th, 2008
Rent to own is an option for buying and selling property that is advantageous to both buyer and seller. Rent to own in particular has benefits for the buyer and this article will point those out, as well as why sellers can win from a rent to own contract as well. The majority of home [...]
How ‘Rent To Own’ Can Be A Great Option For You?
Sep. 12th, 2008
Real estate markets are experiencing difficulties in recent times and as a result many more homes are for sale. The problem therein lies that there are not enough buyers to cater for the vast number of available properties. Investors who think outside the square by considering a rent to own option rather than selling are [...]