VACATION HOMES - 04/23/07 04:12 AM
Whether it's a lakefront cottage or a log cabin in the woods, a vacation home often seems to be a dream that only the wealthy can afford. But these days, you don't have to be a millionaire to own one.
A nationwide survey shows the median household income of second-home owners … (0 comments)
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SPOTTING A GOOD BUY - 04/23/07 04:08 AM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another.
However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is price. Getting the most home for your money is paramount. The real problem is figuring out whether … (0 comments)
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TIMING IS EVERYTHING - 04/23/07 04:07 AM
The old adage that "timing is everything" especially applies to buying a new home. And trying to be at the right house at the right time and get it for the right price can be tricky. Here are some guidelines to assist you:
•· Turn to the real estate section of your … (0 comments)
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HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRICE OF YOUR HOME - 04/23/07 04:02 AM
Why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes? Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is often attributed to the listing price. If a home … (1 comments)
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UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY - 04/23/07 04:00 AM
Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers. Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are helpful to learn. For example, many buyers confuse the terms … (0 comments)
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HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT:THE SELLERS' GUIDE TO A QUICK SELL - 04/23/07 03:59 AM
One of the great challenges to selling a home can be showing all of its space, decor and natural light potential. For example, every home has crowded closets and dead space. Sellers should be aware that areas such as these are easy to spruce-up with a little elbow grease and old-fashioned … (0 comments)
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The Role of the Grievance Committee and Professional Standards - 04/23/07 03:40 AM
When something goes wrong in a real estate transaction, it is natural for the parties involved to look for someone to blame. Sometimes problems are caused by situations , but sometimes they are caused by the people that are involved. If the transaction was made without a real estate broker, the … (0 comments)
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NEGOTIATING WITH YOUR BUYER - 04/23/07 03:23 AM
A lot of articles are written which advise the buyer how to make an offer to a seller when they want to buy a house. Very little is written about what the seller should do when they receive an offer, and want to give the offer their best consideration.When a seller … (0 comments)
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GETTING YOUR PROPERTY READY TO SELL - 04/23/07 03:18 AM
We all know that when you buy a home, you generally make one of the largest purchases you have ever made. The flip side of that coin is that when you sell your home, you are selling the largest asset you possess, and you need to maximize the return on that … (0 comments)
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CHECKING OUT NEW TENANTS - 04/22/07 08:29 PM
A lot of landlords are anxious to rent their properties, especially if they only have one or two rental units. If a tenant approaches them that speaks well, appears clean and polite, and seems to be "a nice guy" they will sometimes forget to be prudent business people. And that … (0 comments)
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Picking Your Home: What's Right For You? - 04/22/07 08:25 PM
It's every homebuyer's nightmare. You pick out the house, close the deal, and move in. Within three weeks, you know that you've made a big mistake. This house isn't what you wanted at all.You can easily avoid this sad scenario by planning ahead. Know what you want in a home, what's … (0 comments)
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