I met a business associate at a meeting this morning. “I lost my business over a year ago and haven’t found any steady employment since,” she told me after the meeting. “My 401K, my investments and what little savings I have are almost gone. The first three year adjustment on my ARM kicks in this [...]
Entries from January 2010
You Can Screw the Banks
Jan. 31st, 2010
How To Choose A Good Property Investment
Jan. 30th, 2010
Becoming a property investor is a great way to earn extra income if you are willing to think long-term. It is, however by no means easy money. Finding the right property requires a lot of knowledge and skill and without it your investment might cost your dearly. Here are some things to consider when choosing [...]
The Benefits of Home Inspection When Purchasing Fishers Real Estate
Jan. 30th, 2010
Many buyers often wonder if spending money for a home inspection is really a worthwhile investment when purchasing Fishers real estate. If you are a home buyer and are wondering about the efficacy of a home inspection, think of it this way; you could either spend a few hundred for a home inspection today or [...]
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent Whether Buying or Selling
Jan. 29th, 2010
In spite of the current economic uncertainties, the real estate market continues to function, albeit at a slower pace than during the housing boom. Admittedly, this is a buyers’ market, and sellers must deal with stiff competition that can drive asking prices lower than would have been preferred. The reality is that every time someone [...]
Why People Buy Properties In Golf Course Communities
Jan. 29th, 2010
Many of the top reasons why people buy properties near golf courses transcend the game and have nothing to do with whether the buyer plans on playing on the golf course themselves. In some golf property communities, as much as half to three quarters of the buyers are not even golfers. They are making the [...]
Jersey Shore Small Towns – Great Places to Live Or Vacation
Jan. 29th, 2010
For many denizens of the East Coast, mentioning the Jersey Shore will evoke images of glittering Atlantic City, with its huge casino resorts and the boardwalk that once inspired the popular game of Monopoly. However, there is much more to the Jersey Shore. There are many towns along the coast that afford lovely views and [...]
How Buying a Short Sale Home Works
Jan. 29th, 2010
The state of the real estate industry has affected many people. The housing crisis has resulted to bargains and availability of homes that are offered in the market. The result of the near foreclosure state of some homes has prompted the increase of the number of homes offered for short sale. Short sale happens when [...]
Fees And Charges When Buying A Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
When buying a home, it is important to know that in addition to the mortgage there are fees and charges that you also need to prepare with. There are people who get surprised because of the expectation that once the loan is already approved there is no longer a need for funds for other expenses. [...]
What to Look For When Buying a Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
Buying a home is not like buying a pair of shoes. If you changed your mind and thought that you need another style or size or brand, you can easily return and get the replacement that you want. It may sometimes entail additional cost but you can get the one you want when you realized [...]
What is the First Step in Buying a Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
Buying a home is a long process. It cannot be compared to what you experience when you shop for clothes, shoes or other items. When you buy something from the store, you only need to determine the style, the cost and fit and you can go home with the product. Buying a home is not [...]