Real estate blog entries tagged with option

Blog entries tagged with "option":

option: Blogging question - 09/21/08 05:50 PM

Since I am new here, I need a little help about posting blogs. I am familiar with forums, but not blogs. Seems they may be similar? My main question is about submitting. There is a visibility option, what is best to use? Same question for the post options. I am actually … (0 comments)

option: Forex Vs. Options | SigmaForex - 09/18/08 08:51 PM

Forex Vs. Options Options are financial instruments that convey the right, but not the obligation, to engage in a future transaction on some underlying security. For example, buying a call option provides the right to buy a specified quantity of a security at a set strike price at some time … (2 comments)

option: The Advantage Of A Lease Option - 09/10/08 08:00 PM

Here at The Vizion Group a big part of our business is the lease option. If you have never heard about a lease option or want more detail on how a lease option works I would recommend checking out my previous blog post titled How Does a Lease Option Work?
When … (1 comments)

option: How Does a Lease Option Work? - 09/07/08 07:22 PM

Many people have asked me how our lease option works. Here is a basic break down of the program.
In a lease option the whole goal is to get the tenant up to 5% of the purchase price for the house by the end of the lease. Generally we accomplish this … (1 comments)

option: Come Together... - 08/25/08 10:55 AM

Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition. In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers. If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy. If buyers make a reasonable offer, sellers will sell. … (0 comments)

option: Eco-Friendly Siding Options - 08/22/08 07:01 PM

Sustainable siding needs to contain eco-friendly ingredients as well as be a product that will stand the test of time. When considering the eco-friendliness of a particular type of siding, make sure to account for any resins and adhesives that may have an off-gassing effect. Some popular green siding options include … (3 comments)

option: An Ocean of Options! - 08/04/08 10:37 AM

As a buyer, you may find yourself drifting on an ocean of financing options. As lenders tighten their requirements, there are a few aspects of the loan application of which you should be aware before applying for a mortgage.
First, determine whether you are seeking "pre-qualification" or "pre-approval." What's the difference? … (0 comments)

option: OPTIONS- their Definition - 08/01/08 09:22 PM

OPTIONS- R. Maupin
Their Definition
Simply put, an option is an offer to sell real estate that the buyer has not acted and is not required to act under, but the seller is. It is a unilateral contract, requiring only the promise of the OPTIONOR (The giver of the … (0 comments)

option: Options for Real Estate - 08/01/08 09:06 PM

A WORD ON SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
The goal of this blog post is to give you an overview of the many uses of options and how to use them creatively and your real estate transactions.
Good and profitable real estate transactions can be made through careful research and persistence. … (0 comments)

option: Memorandum of Option, Free to use with Buyer Favorable Option Form from the Ralph Maupin’s Previous three Post (This is a Memorandum of Option Form) - 06/29/08 09:17 AM

This is my Memorandum of Option Form that you can use to file against the property so no one can see you deal is, but the public are put on notice that you have an option on the property. I use this when I do buyer favor option … (0 comments)

option: An Option Form Free For You (This is a Buyer Favorable Form) - 06/29/08 08:13 AM

I love ActiveRain site, so I putting one my favor forms that has made me good money over the years up for it’s members use. This is a buyer favor option that I and good friend of my Ted put together about 10 years ago. Over the years … (0 comments)

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option: Loss Mitigation....who needs it?? - 05/15/08 09:08 AM

How does Loss Mitigation work? I’m glad you asked! Your clients are looking to you for advice during this turbulent real estate time. By teaming up with a Loss Mitigation company, you are offering your client a “life raft” in the storm. Equity Management Solutions offers the BEST POSSIBLE real estate … (2 comments)

option: Three Year Vet?? - 04/22/08 03:37 PM

I’ve been sharing with you in my last few blog posts about being a new Real Estate agent. New is usually considered 2 years and under in the business….let’s move up one year, and see what happens to a 3 year vet!
I’ve interviewed fellow Realtors from different company’s to … (0 comments)

option: What are names of parties in options? - 04/20/08 08:47 PM

The parties to an option are called by different names. The owner of the property is giving the other party the option to purchase, therefore, the owner is called the OPTIONOR. The person purchasing the property is receiving the option and therefore called the OPTIONEE. For a whole lot of … (0 comments)

option: Being recruited by another industry recruiter - 03/28/08 09:56 AM

OK you get calls from recruiters in the Real Estate field. How do you feel about getting calls from people outside the Real Estate field? Occasionally I get calls from people trying to get me to leave the profession I'm in to do their deal. I'm just imagining that Realtors get … (12 comments)

option: eBook on Rent To Own - Discover How To Make $10,625 Per Month Buying Homes, Rent To Own. - 03/27/08 08:02 PM

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option: Why Should I Need an Option as a Buyer? - 03/21/08 07:05 AM

I am often asked this question by buyers and it amazes me that people don't naturally see the benefit of an option out of a real estate contract. After all, having a few days to "really" make up their mind on a contract is a real power tool to a buyer. … (0 comments)

option: Merrillville Indiana House for Rent - 03/18/08 04:31 PM

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option: Flip-This-Luxury House Recipe: Chef Plans A DELICIOUS DISH in Charlotte NC! - 03/12/08 08:27 AM

Mar 12, 2008 Chef_Jay:Nice to meet you!To specifically Address Each of your Q.s Here's my take on Flipping in todays Real Estate Marketplace
[no mater what market you're in...]CHEF_JAY SAID:
"Im in a position where Im looking to purchase a property and then flip it for a profit." MY REPLY:
GREAT … (2 comments)

option: Structure Your Mortgage According To Market Conditions - 02/09/08 11:13 AM

Just over a year and a half ago the real estate market in the United States was red hot and setting records all around the country. It is now coming to a screeching halt. There are a variety of reasons like interest rates that are increasing and also the affordability for … (0 comments)

option: Real Estate Investing Ideas - Lease Option - 01/27/08 01:49 PM

The market in its current state provides us with some out of the box iinvesting ideas - Leas Option
The world of Woodland Hills Ca real estate investing is filled with mechanisms investors use to get into properties and turn a profit. As a new real estate investor, that abundance of information … (1 comments)

option: Executive Brick Colonial for lease purchase in Schererville, Indiana - 01/16/08 04:59 PM

Schererville House for Lease Purchase Schererville, IN 46375 Well located Executive Brick Colonial with four large bedrooms and three baths, hard wired intercom-music system w/ front entry speaker, large screened porch, maple cabinets, oak floors, formal dining and living rooms, family room w/ full brick wood burning fireplace, finished basement, … (0 comments)

option: Crown Point Indiana House for Rent - 01/11/08 06:22 PM

Crown Point House for Rent Crown Point, IN 46307 Possible Lease w/ Option this Crown Point Indiana House for Rent. $1500 per month to rent. Interested? Apply online at http://www.nwi2rent.com/ or call 219-730-8275
Details Asking Price: $1500 per month Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Contact InfoDouglas Willems Leasing Agent

Dir … (0 comments)

option: Avoid Foreclosure: Real Estate Solutions for Homeowners and Real Estate Professionals! - 01/08/08 12:19 PM

Real Estate Solutions for Homeowners

Are you having trouble making that monthly mortgage payment? Would you like to avoid the dreaded “F” word (foreclosure)? Contact me today to set up a FREE consultation. There are many options available to avoid foreclosure.

Short sales are a … (0 comments)

option: Searching for a Northwest Indiana Homes for Rent? - 12/03/07 07:21 PM

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Don't Miss Out on a great rental home. We specialize in the premier areas of Northwest Indiana...within commuting distance to Chicago... homes that are in demand and rent fast! Often we have access to these homes before they get on the open market or newspaper. If you are interested in hearing … (0 comments)

option: Lease with option to buy-part 4- Helping the buyer qualify - 11/22/07 07:14 AM

In talking with my mortgage lender recently, I found out something interesting...
1) If you have an option agreement with a tenant, keep great records of when the rent money comes in, as the lender will probably require copies/proof of that rent.
2) You may want to advise the seller to set up … (2 comments)

option: Lease with option to buy-part 3- rental portion credit - 11/22/07 07:03 AM

Sometimes, a portion of the rent payed by the tenant during the time of the option can be credited back to the buyer to help cover closing costs. Make sure that your mortgage lender is knowledgable about how to structure this, and the amounts that are allowed.
Again, the amounts can vary; … (3 comments)

option: Lease with Option to Buy - 11/21/07 07:14 AM

Ever get a seller/landlord that needs income fast to cover their house payment on a property sitting empty? They might want to consider a lease with option. There are many names this is called: rent with option to buy, lease to own, etc.
Pros: you get someone to rent for a period … (9 comments)

option: Rent to Own Northwest Indiana Homes for Sale - 11/18/07 12:41 PM

Lease-Purchase and Rent-to-Own Options... Let us find your next tenant who will buy your home after the lease is complete. There is many landlord-seller advantages to this exit strategy. As licensed Realtors, we can also market your property for sale as a lease-purchase in the Great Northwest Indiana Multiple Listing Service. … (0 comments)

option: Lease to Own vs. Option to Purchase - 11/14/07 02:40 PM

With loosing some of our first time home buyer loans, causing fewer people to get qualified, I have been getting more and more calls asking about lease to own and option to purchase.
I have heard from different people that there is a difference between these two and from others that there is … (3 comments)

option: Marin County, California--Lease Options (Rent to Buy) - 11/04/07 12:27 PM

Marin County, when it comes to real estate prices and trends, is said to "march to its own drummer." This is because Marin County home prices are remarkably resilient even when other real estate markets are suffering. Nonetheless, there are neighborhoods where prices are down and/or sales are slow. Owners of homes and condos in … (0 comments)

option: So You Want To Be A Landlord: Part II Story 4 - 11/01/07 09:54 PM

Part I -- Part II Story 1 -- Part II Story 2 & 3
Stories Of A Landlord in Fresno CA.
Here's another story where the gal I rented to suddenly has a significant other move in with her and her 2 kids. Before long and they are fighting like cats and dogs and the … (0 comments)

option: How To Do a Lease Option / Lease Purchase Sale - 10/31/07 02:23 PM

One of the factors making this buyer's market so great for buyers is low interest rates. For those of you who have been around since the late 1970s, you know what I'm going to say. Back then we had interest rates of 18% or more, and deals were falling apart left … (0 comments)

option: For buyers or renters looking to lease option... or investors & owners needing to move their homes. - 10/18/07 01:04 PM

I want to thank you for your interest in our program. Ideally, for this program, we are looking for people that have had some past credit issues due to an unfortunate circumstance (medical, divorce, identity theft, etc.) and are trying to rebuild their credit to purchase a home. Or individuals … (1 comments)

option: Waiting to sell? Try advertising your home as a lease option! - 10/18/07 12:58 PM

Lease your home now! And get a better tenant! Visit my blog for lease option info... http://activerain.com/blogsview/207419/Home-not-selling-Try My name is Jason and I see that you are leasing your home. I have several clients that are interested in a lease-option a home. If you are willing to lease-option your home, I … (2 comments)

option: Lease to Own in Southern New Jersey, Minutes from Philly and A/C Expressway - 10/11/07 02:05 PM

Rent to Own Program, four brand new homes in this community of 58 homes.Total credit at time of purchase can exceed $10,000!

· $6,750 Total Cash to move in. Build equity while renting!
· $1,750 1st full month's rent.
· $5,000 balance is "option fee" which is a prepaid purchase price paid directly to … (0 comments)

option: Great Lease-option home in Kent, Washington. Remodeled with Mtn. views. - 10/08/07 02:00 PM

Welcome home! You will enjoy this spacious remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 1/4 bath home with 2-car garage. This remodeled home features an open floor plan, new carpeting/flooring, new roof, new paint, new fixtures, nice landscaping, and more! The huge professionally landscaped yard includes a nice deck, big space, privacy, Mt Rainier … (4 comments)

option: Rent-to-Own Deals: Smart Questions to Ask - 10/01/07 11:37 AM

I just did a rent with an option. Ran across this article and thought it was good.

Sellers who can't unload their properties through a conventional sale are proposing rent-to-own deals more frequently these days. For sellers, the advantage of rent-to-own is the likelihood that the renter will eventually permanently … (1 comments)

option: Lease Option Tip - 09/26/07 03:41 PM

Recently I have had the opportunity to work with several clients (buyers) trying to do a lease option. There are many advantages to this type of transaction for both buyers and sellers depending on the situation and the agreed upon terms. In the cases I've been working on the buyers have … (0 comments)

option: Great LEASE OPTION home in Kent, Washington. Complete remodeled with Mt. views - 09/25/07 10:08 PM

option: Home not selling? Try the lease-option. - 09/17/07 09:54 AM

Are you having difficulty selling your home or other real estate? Or would you like to buy a home or an investment property but you don't have enough cash for a down payment? If you answered "yes" to either question, a lease with option to purchase may solve your problem. But … (11 comments)

option: We have more - 08/21/07 08:21 AM

110 Solomon Circle Filled, But we have others.
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New House
10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will also be selling agent at time option is Executed. … (0 comments)

option: Couldn't get financed this time around? - 08/19/07 02:33 PM

New House
10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will also be selling agent at time option is Executed. $3000 option money will be deducted from purchase … (0 comments)

option: Can't get financed, take a step in the right direction. - 08/18/07 10:04 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option money plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (0 comments)

option: Lease with an Option - 08/18/07 09:59 PM

Located just minutes away from historic Downtown Branson and the Branson Landing, Corner Stone Estates is the
perfect place to call home. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has all of the Luxuries of a million dollar home. Listed
for sale at $189,900 or renting for only $1,200 a month, this … (0 comments)

option: Great House. Great Price. - 08/03/07 11:43 AM

I'm Kristopher Holmes ,As Your Trusted Professional Real Estate Agent, I can help you find the best property in your area within your price range. I have access to listings in any county in Southwest Missouri. I will be with you every step of the way providing you the top notch service you deserve and personal attention. RKH Realtorsis full service real estate company … (0 comments)

option: 1300 a month. Option to buy. - 07/25/07 10:30 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (0 comments)

option: Best, of the best, of the best, SIR! - 07/24/07 11:35 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (0 comments)

option: Best, of the best, of the best, SIR! - 07/24/07 11:28 PM

Lease with Option in Branson Area
10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. … (0 comments)

option: Forget the real Estate Dive Bomb! - 07/24/07 10:55 PM

Forget the Real Estate Dive Bomb
10 minutes from the Branson Landing! This New Subdivision, featuring Granite countertops, beautiful custom cabinets, gas fireplace, ceramic tile, and high quality carpet may be the place for you.
From Branson Landing take Hwy 76 east about 9 miles to Corner Stone Estates Sign (Corner Stone … (1 comments)

option: Ready or not Real Estate at it's Best - 07/24/07 10:50 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Wood floors, gas fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
From Branson Landing take Hwy 76 east about 9 miles to Corner Stone Estates Sign (Corner Stone Dr.)on right, turn right to Solomon Circle, turn right on Solomon Circle. 3rdHouse on right.
If … (0 comments)

option: Branson Luxury at it Finest! - 07/24/07 10:40 PM

Don't be fooled not every house in the neighborhood in the same take your time and check them all out! If you have to save 1 or 2 hundred dollars then go with the less quality more choped up product. If you like NICE things Take a look at what I've … (0 comments)

option: Why own anything LESS! - 07/24/07 10:37 PM

option: Great new Community! - 07/24/07 05:03 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (0 comments)

option: Lease with Option in Branson Area - 07/20/07 09:45 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (3 comments)

option: Select Properties - 07/20/07 09:42 PM

New in the rental Biz but not new to real estate. The name says it all Select Properties! We have the finest homes for rent in the Area. Most of our homes currently have the option to buy after the first year, sometimes two. Check us out at http://krisholmes1.point2agent.com/ or http://www.417equities.com/ … (0 comments)

option: Select Properties - 07/20/07 03:08 PM

option: Corner Stone Estates - 07/20/07 02:58 PM

Great new Community
10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will … (0 comments)

option: Lease with Option - 07/20/07 02:53 PM

10 minutes from the Branson Landing, New Subdivision. Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Stainless appliances, Wood floors, Gas Fireplace, Tile, high quality carpet.
Lease with option: Option will cost $3000 plus normal deposit. Buyers agent will be paid $500 of option monies plus 30% of first months rent. Buyers agent will also be selling … (1 comments)

option: Lease with Option to Buy Back - 05/29/07 01:42 PM

Example
The Default Program can work in many ways. An owner was going to lose his property the day after he contacted us. We postponed the sale for one week in which time we actually purchased the $80,000 second trust deed that was in foreclosure. We agreed to buy the property … (2 comments)

option: Is your house not selling? Looking for an alternative? - 05/22/07 12:51 PM

I get this call many times a day: "MY HOME IS NOT SELLING! SHOULD I RENT IT OUT?" The answer to this question is: "It depends". I wrote a short article on it. Take a few minutes to read it.
Honestly, selling and renting are not the only two options. In … (2 comments)

option: Lease-Options on the rise? - 05/21/07 05:03 PM

THE OTHER DAY, I LOST A DEAL TO A LEASE OPTION. Ok, it's probably not what you are thinking. I work heavily in property management. I lost a rental deal. The tenants had already signed the lease, but hadn't moved in yet. Prior to move-in, they called and canceled (which they … (14 comments)

option: 80 Sterling Hill Road Sparta, NJ 07871 - 05/21/07 02:07 PM

                               Home Sweet Home!
                                             Sparta, NJ
                               Rent with the Option to Buy!
                                   $1,700.00 per month or
                                  $335,000.00 with upto
                        *$15,000.00 Seller Allowance*
This large home is situated on almost one acre of property and is surround by all of natures beauty!
Three Bedrooms with one full bath, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Living room with … (6 comments)

option: ARMS - Option & Interest-only - 05/16/07 07:33 PM

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has some useful data regarding ARMS.
As many Realtors and Loan Officers are aware, these have been abused, due to failure to properly disclose all of the risk. This Adobe PDF file is about seventeen pages of data. Good information to give a prospect … (0 comments)

option: Texas Real Estate Selling Process - 05/10/07 05:42 PM

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option: Texas Real Estate Buying Process - 05/10/07 05:36 PM

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option: Everything you ever wanted to know about real estate but were afraid to ask. Options - 04/27/07 10:26 AM

In exchange for something of value (consideration) the right given to a party (optionee) by the owner of a property (optionor), to purchase or lease property within a specified time.
The option is a pre-arranged, written agreement between an owner and a prospective buyer that states the right to purchase a property … (0 comments)

option: No Equity - No Deal - Maybe yes....... - 04/04/07 08:42 PM

Recently an investor called to lament her problem with investing in todays real estate market. She said, "I used to say the key to that great deal is to find a motivated seller, I find motivated sellers all the time in this market, but now the key seems to be finding … (0 comments)

option: Blog Day #1 - Know thy value - 12/21/06 01:46 PM

Blog Day # 1 - Know thy value.
http://www.myrocklandhome.com/
The Rockland County Real Estate Market is incredibly unique. I have never seen so many houses that look the same: split bilevel, raised ranches. It's insane. Since so many of the homes look the same, it's imperative for buyers to know thy value.
Your … (1 comments)

option: ARMs - Just in case you wanted to know - 11/18/06 12:29 AM

Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) have been pretty popular lately in the media, but not necessarily in a good way. This post is not going to address the media or repuation that surrounds these mortgage products. Instead, it is going to inform you, the consumer, of what an ARM is and why … (2 comments)

option: Opinions on Option Arm Loans - 09/18/06 06:31 PM

I'm curious to know how "Option Arms","Pick-a-Payments" or whatever you want to call them are viewed in your neck of the woods. Do you find that liberal and conservative people are using them? Do you find that investors are using them? What do you feel is the overall impression on them? … (2 comments)

option: The Lease Option - 09/06/06 02:06 PM

I am not a realtor. I was wondering how many realtors come across Lease Options in their transactions. The lease option allows a buyer to buy a home without having to get a mortgage. How does this benefit the buyer and seller? Here in California i have only seen this once. Let … (9 comments)