Category: News Estate
Why Real Estate Title Agents Need Errors And Omissions Insurance
In fact, no matter if you have been in business for quite some time, or you are new to the real estate industry, the risks you face daily, from errors in closing costs and payoff amounts to failing to meet client expectations, make you a major target for lawsuits. Even if you are cleared of
Real Estate Disclosure Laws
These laws legally force the seller of a home to disclose to the potential buyer any serious defects of the property. The laws were created to help protect the buyer from any defects that were not noticed until they closed on the house and become the owners. Many times it is hard to enforce real
The Duty Of Confidentiality In Real Estate
In any Listing Agreement there is a point in time when the agency relationship ends. A Listing Agreement, as it is widely known, is none other than a contract between the rightful titleholder of an interest in land (the ‘Principal’) and a duly licensed real estate firm (the ‘Agent’), whereby the firm stipulates and agrees
Real Estate Characteristics
Real estate has several unique characteristics that affect its value. There are economic characteristics and physical characteristics. Real estate is a product to be purchased but it is different from anything else due to the characteristics that will be discussed here. The economic characteristics that influence value are scarcity, improvements, permanence and area preference. Scarcity
Real Estate Photography Tips for Beginners
Even with the recession, real estate is a billion dollar market in all the major developed and developing countries. What do you think is the first thing people see when scouting around to buy property? The answer would be the pictures of the property in question. Human beings respond better to visual stimulation. Therefore, quality
Generate Real Estate Leads Easily With These Tips
Generation of real estate leads has gone digital. With different lead generation tools and some mobile marketing apps, you might feel overwhelmed. So, how can you decide which tools to add to your strategy on lead generation to attract or nurture potential prospects? Concentrate your core strategy on the basics to real estate marketing. Methods
Effectively Using Ugly Yellow Signs to Generate Real Estate Buyer Leads
The real estate industry is a profitable but competitive sector in business. To be one of the successful real estate agents, learn a secret and simple way of generating leads. The secret is making use of inexpensive do-it-yourself signage. The use of ugly yellow signs is one way of generating leads in the real estate
How a Notice of Interest Can Save Your Deals in Real Estate Investing
The letters NOI stand for Notice of Interest or sometimes incorrectly called a Memorandum of Contract or MOC. It is usually a one page document that stipulates that the person submitting the document for recording at the County Clerk’s Office has an equitable interest in a property because of a signed purchase and sale contract.
Is The Next Housing Market Crash Coming?
SAN DIEGO, CA – “Buy low, sell high” is a well-known adage attributed to the legendary billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett. Looking at today’s super-hot residential real estate market is hard not to wonder how much longer this craziness will continue. Buyers are in bidding wars to buy homes, multiple all-cash offers with no
Commercial Real Estate 2010 – Recovering Or Declining?
Like much of the US economy, the commercial real estate market has been down the last few years. However, according to Moody’s Investor Service, US commercial retail prices have made modest increases from November 2009 through January 2010. This is from an all time low in October 2009. Is this the start of a recovery
The Cyprus Real Estate Market
On the 12/1/08 Saturday Mr Antonis Loizou has given a lecture at Ayia Napa on behalf of the U.K. Alzheimer’s Society, which was attended by 120 mainly foreign residents in Cyprus. The subject was the Real Estate Market in Cyprus. We provide a shortened version of the speak. Real Estate Investment, be it a house,
The Real Estate Market in Hong Kong Today
Now Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China its star is rising as fast as China’s and the entire real estate sector in Hong Kong is benefiting. The physical geographic restrictions of Hong Kong mean that there is a finite supply of residential and commercial real estate available for sale and rent; and
10 Tips For Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Whether you are buying or selling a property, choosing a real estate agent may be the most important decision you make. Good real estate agents can save you a substantial amount of time and money. They can also ensure that the buying or selling process is an enjoyable and memorable experience. Here are some tips
Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
The acquisition of commercial real estate is often riddled with complex issues. Before closing on any purchase, a buyer needs to be thorough in his/her due diligence. It is imperative that the buyer learn as much as he/she can about the property, existing conditions and restrictions, title issues, zoning ordinances, tenants, existing leases and environmental