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Entries from March 2009

Problem Solved: How Do I Find a Good Real Estate Agent?

Mar. 17th, 2009

When purchasing or selling property, the first thing you will want to ask is “How do I find a good real estate agent?” There are many things to consider when looking for a real estate agent. You do not want someone who has a license from XYZ, or worse yet, someone with no license at [...]

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Tips For Selling Your Own House

Mar. 17th, 2009

Not everyone is willing to use a real estate agent, since they do take a commission, usually around 7%. That means, by selling your own home, you`ll end up with upwards of $10,000 that would have gone to an agent. And given today’s slow market there is a very real chance your home will sit [...]

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Success Mindset: The Best Time to Make Money in Real Estate is NOW!

Mar. 17th, 2009

Lots of investing strategies that are currently being presented to people who want to begin a career as an active or even casual real estate investor are urging potential investors to invest in real estate by promising them that real estate offers amazing future returns. While it is true that real estate is a fantastic [...]

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Home Inspections 101

Mar. 16th, 2009

A Toronto home inspection is the objective evaluation of a house. At the end of the evaluation a detailed document is provided outlining the condition of the Toronto house. The report will outline not just the major problems with the Toronto property but also the minor problems. The report will also outline the estimated age [...]

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Anchors Landing, Lake Hickory, North Carolina – Waterview Lot $99,900

Mar. 16th, 2009

Anchors Landing – Lot 223 – Waterview Lot on Emerald Lake – $99,900 1 Acre – Wooded Private building Site Stream Behind Property. Anchors Landing at Lake Hickory, North Carolina (NC) Real Estate. At Anchors Landing, life is a little more relaxed– you’ll live in harmony with the natural surrounds in exquisitely crafted single family [...]

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Avoiding the Pitfalls in Today’s Real Estate Market to Pursue Total Financial Freedom

Mar. 16th, 2009

I want to share some psychological pitfalls that many budding investors fall into as they begin their careers as professional real estate investors I have told my students time and time again that while the strategies and techniques they use in investing are definitely important, the most important element that successful real estate investors possess [...]

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The Majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

Mar. 16th, 2009

The Blue Ridge Mountains, a strand of the Appalachian Mountains, contain the highest mountain elevations in the eastern United States and sometimes called the “Rocky Mountains of the East.” Through major changes, each generation has cherished their Blue Ridge Mountain culture and kept their mountain traditions alive through their music, story telling, folk art, and [...]

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Finished Vs. Unfinished Basements: Getting Someone Else to Get it Done

Mar. 16th, 2009

Buying real estate always seems to involve making more decisions than you ever thought necessary, or even possible. One such decision, often overlooked or taken for granted, is the question of the finish condition for the basement. Assuming you are buying in an area where basements are the norm, and not in a place such [...]

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Seven Reasons to Choose a Townhouse Over a Single Family Home

Mar. 15th, 2009

Townhouses used to conjure up images of small, cramped spaces that were inexpensive and for many a “first home only” option. Nowadays however new townhouses rival their single family brethren in size and amenities. They have also set a new standard in community amenities with many communities offering luxurious amenities found in resorts around the [...]

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Renting Vs. Buying a Home: The Debate Rages On

Mar. 15th, 2009

The debate rages on as to whether it is better to buy a home or rent it. Outlined in this article are 12 benefits to buying a home and 8 benefits to renting. The debate pretty well boils down to what is right for you in your situation. This article will help you to determine [...]

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