When shopping the Indianapolis real estate market, you will undoubtedly be confronted with a barrage of realtors who are after your business. Some of them will try to represent you, while others will claim that they serve both parties equally. Others still will offer you a combined package of a realtor and creditor to get [...]
Entries from April 2009
Realtors and Indianapolis Real Estate
Apr. 27th, 2009
Landscaping Pitfalls and Indianapolis Real Estate
Apr. 27th, 2009
When looking for a home on the Indianapolis real estate market, there are many factors to consider. One factor that many people tend to ignore but end up regretting is the amount of landscaping they have just purchased. Many homes have beautiful landscaping when they are for sale, but that’s the problem; they’ve been landscaped [...]
Fannie Mae Investor Loan Update
Apr. 27th, 2009
We have been asked recently for some clarifications on the recent changes from Fannie Mae on Reserve Requirements when purchasing Investment Properties. As you may know, Fannie Mae has repeatedly changed its guidelines on this topic. Staying on top of this information is key as a real estate investor. The reserve requirement is the additional [...]
Buying a Property – Prepare Well
Apr. 27th, 2009
When you’re looking at a property to buy make sure you’ve done your homework. And the key homework to do is to arrange a mortgage. Know your budget. You need to list accurately your incomes and outgoings. Keep a record of what you spend and on what for a few months to really get to [...]
Dubai Property : A Profitable Proposition
Apr. 26th, 2009
Dubai currently offers one of the hottest property investment opportunities in the world. With multi-million dollar projects mushrooming everywhere on a regular basis, Dubai property growth rates exceed that of most other Middle Eastern countries and even major parts of Europe. People who start off just dipping their toes to test the real estate waters [...]
Real Estate Staging – How to Sell/Rent it NOW!
Apr. 25th, 2009
You probably think that staging is something that should be left to Martha Stewart and Hollywood set designers, something tedious to be avoided. Whether tedious to you or not though, I will say this: in a slow real estate market, you need an edge. That edge doesn’t have to come from spending ten grand on [...]
A New Home Or Resale, Which is Better?
Apr. 24th, 2009
When deciding if you should buy a new home or resale home, you will likely hear a number of opinions about which one is better. Each home has their own positive attributes so it all comes down to individual needs. Before making a decision, you should look at the benefits of each to determine which [...]
Mortgage Glossary: What Does PITI Mean?
Apr. 24th, 2009
There are lots of special terms that come up in the buying or selling real property, and it’s usually not practical for the average buyer or seller to learn all of them. It’s not overly difficult, really, particularly if you are working with a Realtor who can keep you informed. There are some words that [...]
Why Inspect a Property Yourself Before Hiring a Certified Home Inspector
Apr. 24th, 2009
When it comes time to purchase a home, hiring a certified home inspector is an important step. The job of a home inspector is to not only determine the condition of the house, but also give advice on aspects of the home that can be improved upon. Any deficiencies raised during the home inspection can [...]
Going From “Want to Sell My House” to “Sold My House”
Apr. 24th, 2009
So, you want to sell your house, but aren`t sure where to begin. There are a few things to consider before you get down to the nitty gritty of it all that will determine which direction you need to go in. Just deciding “I want to sell my house” isn`t enough, you`ll need to have [...]