Over the last several years, short sales have received a substantial amount of attention. This type of transaction is done when the seller owes more on his or her mortgage than the value of the property. The lender essentially agrees to accept less than the balance owed as an alternative to foreclosure. On the surface, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Real Estate'
Basics of Buying Real Estate Short Sales
Mar. 13th, 2010
5 Tips For Making an Offer on a Property For Sale
Mar. 13th, 2010
When buyers look at homes for sale, they are often under the impression their real estate agents will suggest a reasonable price. Most realtors will avoid doing so, which can understandably frustrate their clients. Agents want to avoid encouraging a low offer that results in their client missing an opportunity. Similarly, they want to avoid [...]
New Versus Old Homes For Sale: Which is the Better Value?
Mar. 13th, 2010
The decision to buy an old home versus a new one used to be simple for most people. The choice was usually dependent on budget and style (with a strong emphasis on budget). These days, the choice is less clear. The real estate market has been tumultuous for the past few years and today, the [...]
British Columbia Real Estate Report
Mar. 12th, 2010
The large and spirited nation of Canada is host to many varied provinces. In the western coastal area is the vibrant province of British Columbia. The name means splendour undiminished, and it is plain why it is so called. The region has a beautiful aspect which is globally recognised. Wonderful mountains, coastline and an abundant [...]
Reasons to Survey Your Land
Mar. 12th, 2010
Although a land survey may seem tedious and unnecessary, in fact there are many cases in which you should have your land surveyed, to save confusion or legal troubles later. If you have two surveys done, they will nearly always have slight differences, because land surveying is as much an art as a science. Measurements [...]
Homes…Or Economies?
Mar. 12th, 2010
In the realm of real estate you can find houses that range in prices from a little one bed room shack in the squalor of the inner cities of poor third world countries,a couple hundred bucks, to the multi million dollar palaces that only the super rich can afford. There are five houses in particular [...]
Italian Properties to Be Stable in 2010
Mar. 11th, 2010
After a 2009 that saw the Italian property market stand against the financial crisis that hit global markets better than any other country, the forecast for 2010 are that property in Italy will likely have a quite similar perform compared to the previous year: it will see a slight decrease in home prices, with high [...]
Property in Abruzzo After the Quake
Mar. 10th, 2010
The popularity and the interest for properties in Abruzzo was in rise and had been like that for a few years thanks to a good promotion abroad done by the Region Administration and by several Britons who decided to invest in there, attracted by fairly low prices and beautiful scenarios. But then the earthquake of [...]
Exploring Atlanta’s Most Popular Sites
Mar. 7th, 2010
As if there weren’t enough reasons to lay down roots in Atlanta: Consider all of the world-class sites which entertain, amaze and educate million of visitors and residents alike each year: Piedmont Park Piedmont Park is the epitome of the ultimate, urban park. One hundred eighty-five acres of green space, dotted with playgrounds and baseball [...]
Help and Advice When it Comes to Selling Your Home
Mar. 6th, 2010
Many people are currently coming to the decision of selling their home. The reasons for this could be anything from simply needing to move because of job commitments or because you have out grown your current property and either need a bigger or smaller property for your needs. In our current economic and financial situation [...]