First Time Home Buyer: Condo or Townhouse? - 08/29/08 10:31 AM
If you’re a first time home buyer, you may want to consider a couple alternatives to the traditional, single-family home that is surrounded on all sides by its own expensive lawn or driveway. Many people start their property buying progression with a condominium or townhouse, but which is right for you? The biggest advantage of both condos and townhouses is price. Sure, there are plenty of luxury high-rises and high end townhomes. But you can save a lot of money by not buying a big yard. You’ll get more living space for your money, but you may be surprised to learn … (0 comments)

Collegiate house-hunting - 08/27/08 11:34 AM
Five things to consider before buying a pad for your college student Rising college costs are causing some parents to consider an alternate housing plan for their students: They’re bypassing the dorm and off-campus apartments in favor of purchasing a condominium or single-family home. In some cases, it might be not a bad idea. Take the Oklahoma City area. Here, a single-family home will cost an average $764 a month, including the mortgage payment and taxes, assuming a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment, according to data from Cyberhomes.com, a consumer home listing portal owned by Fidelity National Financial. … (0 comments)

Neighborhood Event Finder - 08/27/08 11:00 AM
 
If you've ever felt trapped in your career, there is a good chance that you have considered relocation.  The thought of a new city and a fresh start feels like just the thing to jumpstart your stalled professional life.
 When searching for a home in a new area, you'll research the schools, analyze the taxes and crunch those crime rate numbers.  But an often overlooked point of research is the "culture" of the neighborhood. From sporting events to street fairs, performing arts to comedy clubs, identifying these events will not only ensure entertainment for the entire family, but they can … (0 comments)

Is boat better than house? - 08/26/08 11:30 AM
Today while searching the Net I've found an extremely interesting post. the author compares the costs of buying a boat and  living on a boat with a traditional living in a house. Here are some quotes:
Now let me say this before you say it, because I know you are thinking it … yes, the boat is much smaller than a house. I know it, believe me I know it! However, my backyard is bigger than yours I likely have a better view, and if I don’t like my neighbours, I just move. Can you say that? There are trade offs … (2 comments)

Spice Up Your Real Estate Listings with Video - 08/23/08 06:02 AM
 
Cameras are revolutionizing the way we sell our homes. It's only customary for home sellers to offer photos of properties put up for grabs. But adding video clips could boost credibility and add detail to your real estate listings - and you may reap a nice reward from your efforts.
 
Using Webcam to Sell a House
 
Home owners can also use a Webcam to sell their home’s features on For sale by owner website Fizber.com. Webcam is the easiest way to create a property video because there is no need to transfer it to a computer for … (5 comments)

Fizber Around the Globe - 08/22/08 10:50 AM
House may be the most expensive thing you have ever bought…And of course it is very important step in your live. So you have to think twice before choosing any. There you may find some nice houses for sale ;))))) They are not real homes. But if so many people visit them it's possible to earn a lot ))). It's nothing but Saturday joke. … (0 comments)

Don’t Overlook The Garage When Getting Your Home Ready To Sell - 08/22/08 08:47 AM
The garage is a classic junk area. As you go through cars, bikes and motorcycles, you end up with used items that you figure you might someday use. You can often have old oil lying around, used tires that you figure you could turn into a swing or planter. Because you are often tired after working on your car or bike, you leave things lying around, making it even more difficult to start the next project. Start with shelving units and wall hanging units. Plastic works well because it won’t rot, decay or rust. Now, before you start just sticking things … (0 comments)

All Things Web 2.0 – Buy and Sell Real Estate Web 2.0 - 08/22/08 07:31 AM
 
Information is power, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to real estate. Catering to savvy buyers and sellers who crave Web 2.0 tools, Fizber, a for-sale-by-owner Website, aims to connect buyers and sellers. Despite pricing uncertainty in the current market, the site’s traffic continues its upward trend, landing the site at 41,318 on the WebReport 100k - up almost 84% over the past 60 days.
What sets this “homes for sale by owner site” apart are a myriad of helpful tools. Some are available on similar sites, but it’s nice to have them all assembled under one … (0 comments)