Category: News Estate
Realtors Compromise the Free Market Economy in American Real Estate
Global warming. The War on “Terror.” Oil prices. Factors like these could slow even the most robust economy, but the association that facilitates the vast majority of real estate transactions in this country may be the most overlooked factor of all. The signs that are lingering longer on the landscapes of America have one thing
The Three “Rs” of Real Estate Investing
Expert real estate investors, Rick McKinnon and Leslie Quinsay, have a property portfolio that proves anyone can still make a fortune by investing in real estate. McKinnon’s and Quinsay’s new book, R3: Real People with Real Strategies for Real-Estate Investing: Developing the Mindset for Success, explains their strategy in words that even a layman can
Real Estate Investing in a Down Market
Don’t worry about the news reports. Forget about the doom and gloom forecasts. There is no better time to invest in real estate then …Right Now, you just have to do it properly. Here’s the problem, too many investors try to stick to one ridge investment strategy. Sure, if the market never changes and all
Foreclosure Real Estate Purchase Contract – What to Expect
A foreclosed home is one in which the home owner was unable to pay his home loan so that the lender took over home ownership through the foreclosure process. These bank owned properties are also known as REOs (real estate owned). The process in Arizona is similar to that in other states and will be
Will This New Stimulus Plan Help the Housing Market in the USA?
The housing market turmoil has played a pivotal role in the economic and credit mayhem that spread across U.S. and worldwide, with countless number of U.S. homeowners saddled with mortgages they are unable to pay. If one were to compare the reason for recession of the economy with that during the Great Depression, one could
Proof of Funds for Commercial Real Estate Investors
Creative Financing When a Commercial Real Estate Investor is looking to purchase income producing property utilizing any number of creative financing methods, one of the most important keys to their success is that their ability to provide adequate, verifiable proof of funds – P.O.F.- to both the seller and the lender. The verification of funds
How Utah Real Estate Agents Are Dealing With Today’s Market
Utah real estate agents are continuing to adapt to an ever-changing market. For many years, Utah has been unique for its excellent location in the west without the soaring prices of neighboring states like California. In fact, having a cheaper cost of living than California has given Utah a special economic edge. Unfortunately, Utah is
Professional Real Estate Photography is Crucial to the Selling Success of Your Home
Nowhere is this more true than on the web where the majority of home buying searches are conducted- “web appeal” is the new “curb appeal”, the lure that draws buyers in. Today’s prospective buyers are used to quality imagery in other marketing venues. Appealing photos will rivet the prospect’s attention, whereas homes with so-so photos
How Any Real Estate Agent Can Generate New Leads & Listings from Foreclosures
The title to this article is a pretty bold statement, but if you’ll allow me a couple of minutes of your time today, I’ll show you how you can take advantage of a brand-new Real Estate niche that most Agents don’t know about. It’s not that they aren’t aware of it; it’s just that they
6 Things To Seek In Your Real Estate Professional!
At the present time, in the United States, there are more real estate agents, than houses! However, the reality is, all of them, are not, created equal! Since, there’s no – such thing, as a born salesperson/ agent, several factors, and characteristics, differentiate, between individuals! In addition, someone, who may be, great, for someone else,
Real Estate Notes For Sale
Over the past few years, more and more people in the United States have been offering real estate notes for sale. Selling real estate is an easy way to turn one’s monthly receivable payment into an immediate and large sum of cash. A real estate note for sale can be a mortgage note, a contract
What Does (“PID”) Mean in The Real Estate Industry?
A Public Improvement District (“PID”) is a financing tool created by the Public Improvement District Assessment Act as found in Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. The PID enables any city to levy and collect special assessments on property that is within the city or within the city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”). A county
5 Steps Towards A Successful Real Estate Marketing Plan
In, most types of real estate markets, the quality and insights of the marketing plan, is, often, a significant factor, and difference, in the results, in terms of price, potential buyers, etc! Although, this may not be as significant, in an extreme, sellers market, such as what we are presently, witnessing/ experiencing, as it is,
How Do I Find a Reputable Real Estate Agent?
One of the most important things to do when purchasing a home is to find a great real estate agent to make the process flow smoothly and effectively. A question many people ponder is how to find a good real estate agent. The best agent may not necessarily work at one of the top ten