A property for sale in France is a subject that has always tempted British buyers. A reasonable percentage of British families own a second home in France and many other families are busy checking out the prospects on regular basis. It is perhaps only Spain, which has managed to outweigh the ‘Hexagon’ country on this [...]
Entries from October 2008
A Property For Sale in France – Can You Still Find a Deal?
Oct. 20th, 2008
How to Sell Your Home in Any Market
Oct. 20th, 2008
A lot of people give up on selling their homes, or do not try to sell at all because they think you cannot sell a home in a down market. The truth is, you can sell a home in any market. There has been and always will be demand for housing. There are two critical [...]
Real Estate -Types of Real Estate Listing Contracts
Oct. 20th, 2008
A listing contract is an agreement between you and a licensed real estate broker that authorizes the broker to represent you in the process of selling your home. There are several different types of listing contracts, but very few of them are used. The most common one used is the “Exclusive Right to Sell.” Here [...]
Real Estate – Government Bail-Out
Oct. 20th, 2008
Some folks took risks on buying homes 2-3 years ago with the thought that home prices would continue to increase and they would make off with a good ROI (sometimes with no money down at all). Others took the risk of not buying and possibly seeing the prices of housing running up to a level [...]
Cyprus Property Purchases: Legal Considerations
Oct. 19th, 2008
Whenever you buy property abroad, there are some legal considerations and expectations that catch you by surprise. Sometimes the surprise is small; sometimes it is great, but there is always something that you learn during the process. This is because property is not transferred quite the same way in every country around the world. When [...]
Investing in Real Estate – Do You Need a Property Manager?
Oct. 19th, 2008
There are many decisions that you will need to make when investing in real estate. One of those choices, for those handling rental properties, is whether or not you need a property manager. Property managers have many purposes and are a great idea for those who have several properties to handle and want to have [...]
Low Cost Opportunities in Cyprus Property
Oct. 19th, 2008
Following the adoption of the Euro by the Republic of Cyprus earlier this year, the relative cost of Cyprus property has increased with a corresponding drop in foreign investment interest. However, re-introduction of fiscal policies such as tax breaks and incentives for property owners domiciled in Cyprus, along with changes in domestic politics means that [...]
Investing in Cyprus Property For Retirement
Oct. 19th, 2008
For anyone developing an overseas property investment portfolio or seeking a retirement home, investment in Cyprus property could provide high levels of investment return or provide an idyllic location for a second home. The Cyprus property market is highly dependent on foreign investment, and whilst a strong Euro has made southern Cyprus property more expensive, [...]
Real Estate – Is it a Mistake to Re-Finance?
Oct. 19th, 2008
Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking re-financing is always a viable choice. This is not always true and homeowners can actually make a significant financial mistake by re-financing at an inopportune time. There are a few classic examples of when re-financing is a mistake. This occurs when the homeowner does not stay in the [...]
Real Estate – What is a “Cash Out” Re-Finance?
Oct. 19th, 2008
A “cash out” re-finance basically permits the homeowner to re-finance their home for an amount larger than the balance of the existing mortgage. The homeowners are given a check for the amount above and beyond the balance of the existing mortgage and then repay the existing balance plus the additional amount over the course of [...]