Many investors dismayed by the stock market and burned by falling home prices may not be aware that there is a world where investors are still making returns of 12% to 18% or better by making private hard money mortgage loans and that recent economic conditions have actually increased the demand and need for these [...]
Entries from March 2009
The Clandestine World Of Trust Deed Investments
Mar. 1st, 2009
Specialist “Quick Sale” Companies Can Ease the Pain of Relocation
Mar. 1st, 2009
Having to relocate for a new career opportunity can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you may be enjoying the benefits of a promotion and more enjoyable lifestyle in your new location. On the other hand, you will probably have a very short period of time in which to pack up your old [...]
How to Breathe New Life to Your Basement
Mar. 1st, 2009
For many home owners, the basement is a bit a no-man land where old televisions go to die or where extra furniture go to collect dust. Is this the really the best use of that basement space? Don’t you want to make the most of every available square foot in your home? Here are a [...]
A History, The Amenities and the Current Livermore Real Estate Market
Mar. 1st, 2009
Livermore California was created in 1869 and named after one of its earliest residents, Robert Livermore. Livermore started as a town based largely on cattle, agriculture and manufacturing. Livermore’s early settlers came from all over the world creating an early melting pot. The local cattle ranches hosted Spanish rodeos; one, first held in 1918 is [...]
Home Inspectors and the Re-inspection, What Home Buyers Should Know
Mar. 1st, 2009
On the surface, it sounds simple enough. But, in fact, the simple re-inspection of a previously inspected home or property is very high liability to the working home inspector. A synopsis of the complexities of the re-inspection process, and why it worries home inspectors, is provided below. Frequently a home inspector is asked to re-inspect [...]
Pressure Treated Lumber, What Home Buyers Should Look For!
Mar. 1st, 2009
Home inspectors cite wood to earth contact as a condition that will, eventually, lead to decay of the wood. Sometimes, the wood that is in contact with the soil is pressure treated lumber that is designed for that purpose. This article gives advice on what could be considered appropriate uses for pressure treated lumber. Wood [...]
Pricing Your Condo or Loft Right the First Time
Mar. 1st, 2009
There are very different tactics used when pricing a house versus pricing a condo or loft. Houses use frontage and depth as a base price for land value and then adjustments are made for the actual dwelling. The physical house can vary in value based on its age, quality, renovations, functionality, which way it faces [...]
Problems For a Home Inspector
Mar. 1st, 2009
A home inspection, because it is a visual inspection by a trained professional, has a certain number of built in limitations. An inspector cannot see into walls. However, when the utilities at a home have been shutoff, such as water, gas and electricity, that imposes limitations on the inspection and that severely impedes the overall [...]