homes: Foreclosure Investing: Is it Worth the Risk?
- 01/18/09 04:22 PM
The word foreclosure is one of the most popular words buzzing around the Real Estate industry in the current market. Whether we like it or not, foreclosures are all around us, especially in areas such as Southwest Florida, Nevada and California. These are all areas that got hit excruciatingly hard when the real estate bubble burst. Although there are many contributing factors and each has its own story on why, the fact remains; the market is overwhelmed with these properties and in turn, presents nice opportunity for investors. It is known that the foreclosure market is sometimes a lucrative venture. On … (1 comments)
homes: THE SIX MOST COSTLY MISTAKES BUYERS MAKE WHEN PURCHASING A HOME!
- 05/01/08 12:42 PM
Mistake #1: Not Having Proper Representation In today's market it is important to have qualified representation. When you select a Realtor to work with be sure to ask questions about there qualifications and even sales history. You may have a friend in the business but before you decide to use them make sure they can give you the service and experience you need. Not having the proper representation can cost you thousands. Mistake #2: Choosing The Right Loan There are many different loan types available. Depending on how long you plan to live in your home there are some … (1 comments)
homes: IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN HIRING A REALTOR!
- 05/01/08 12:36 PM
Question #1: Do You Practice Real Estate Full or Part Time? You might think that real estate can be a part time job. In most cases that is far from the truth. Realtors can work many hours a week and need to be available at the drop of a hat or somebody else will beat them to the sale. It is important to have a full time Realtor represent you for this very reason. You also need to make sure you can contact them anytime day or night and get a prompt response. Question #2: What Education Have You Completed? … (1 comments)
homes: About The Alaska Real Estate Market
- 05/01/08 12:32 PM
The real estate market in Alaska can vary greatly depending upon the area in which you are choosing to live. This is why it is so important to find a specialist who understands that area and is qualified to represent you. Also, the Alaska market does not always follow the national trends.As of July 1, 2006 Alaska's population was roughly 670,000 people. Roughly 282,000 living in the Anchorage Borough, 87,000 living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, 77,000 living in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and 51,000 living in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. That makes Alaska's four most populated areas Anchorage, Fairbanks, Mat-Su, … (6 comments)
The word foreclosure is one of the most popular words buzzing around the Real Estate industry in the current market. Whether we like it or not, foreclosures are all around us, especially in areas such as Southwest Florida, Nevada and California. These are all areas that got hit excruciatingly hard when the real estate bubble burst. Although there are many contributing factors and each has its own story on why, the fact remains; the market is overwhelmed with these properties and in turn, presents nice opportunity for investors.;)
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