Last night, as our dog Bram was drooling over my husband Dave eating crackers and cheese, my Mom said: If we all could focus on making money like dogs focus on food we would all be millionaires by the time we turned five. Ok, five years old is a stretch but my Mom is definitely [...]
Entries from October 2008
Focus Your Way to Real Estate Wealth
Oct. 31st, 2008
15 Serious Strategies To Guarantee Your Home Gets Sold!
Oct. 30th, 2008
The following strategies are working to get homes sold across the nation! Not every one of these strategies will be right for your home, and not all would be something you would consider. However, a few well-chosen ideas can make the difference in the sale of your house. Make sure to discuss these with a [...]
Consider a Quick Sale With a Company Offering to Buy Your Home For Cash
Oct. 29th, 2008
A quick sale could be useful in any circumstance where you would need to sell your home quickly and leave immediately. A quick sale with a specialist company can go through in just a few days if needed and weeks at the most. You can apply online for a quote as to how much you [...]
Ways That Trusts and Lawful Estate Planning Protect Your Property
Oct. 28th, 2008
Estate planning and trusts are all about planning, not only for your own future, but also the financial well-being of your family and loved ones after you’re gone. However, the reality of life can often get in the way of a smooth transition – divorce, second marriages, step kids, long-term illness and other family changes [...]
Getting Your Commercial Property Purchase Closed: The “Owner Carry”
Oct. 28th, 2008
With commercial real estate sales volumes down 60% nationwide, it seems as if almost every market is slowing down. Lenders are being much more conservative … and sellers are hesitant to accept that their properties are now 5 to 10% less valuable than this time two years ago. Here is a tool that may help [...]
Commercial Property Seller’s Dirty Tricks … And How to Catch Them in the Act.
Oct. 28th, 2008
In this article, I’ll be giving you a heads up on the three of the most common “Dirty Tricks” Commercial Property Sellers can try to pull on you during the purchase process. And – here’s the fun part – I will also tell you exactly how you can catch them in the act and turn [...]
Commercial Property “Owner Carry”: Creative Options to Get the Deal Closed
Oct. 28th, 2008
In today’s market, every financing option needs to be in play. The Owner Carry is one option you must learn to use when it is available. And sometimes you have to be creative to “Git Er Done”. In this article, let’s look at ways you can get what amounts to an Owner Carry … even [...]
A Glossary of Terms for the Estate Agent
Oct. 27th, 2008
A look at the terminology used in estate agent circles and how it is important for homeowners to understand these terms. The majority of homeowners are often befuddled when it comes to buying or selling property. This is because it is often a difficult process that requires a level of knowledge to fully understand it. [...]
How a Property Valuation is Affected by Market Conditions
Oct. 27th, 2008
A look at the importance of the property valuation and how prices are affected by market fluctuations and the global lending economy. Most estate agents agree that the most difficult part of their jobs is conducting the valuation of a property. This is not only because it is a hard task fraught with the chance [...]
Rent or Buy-Rent or Buy Which Could be Better
Oct. 26th, 2008
Many face the dilemma, whether to rent or buy their first property. Though, both have their own advantages and disadvantages. The vital clause to note is which is financially viable. Before making a decision on rent or buy, the market conditions should be tested. In a slow market it is not advisable to buy a [...]