buyers: Tips for Buying a Rental Property
- 01/02/12 05:41 AM
Tips for Buying a Rental Property Posted on December 30, 2011 by Realty Executives A college crowd can increase turnover and wear-and-tear. There are plenty of reasons to purchase rental properties. They can provide steady, passive income when the housing market is slow, allowing you to sell only when conditions are right. They can allow first-time buyers to enter the market when they’re priced out at home, and are an excellent way to build equity in a retirement or vacation home. Whatever your reason, if you’ve decided to buy a rental property, follow our five tips to make the process as … (1 comments)
buyers: 10 Moving Tips
- 12/16/11 10:38 AM
10 Moving Tips Posted on December 16, 2011 by christhomas 10 Moving Tips Posted on December 16, 2011 by Realty Executives
Buying your new home was exciting. Getting there is going to be a pain. At its best, moving is stressful and chaotic. Here are 10 tips to make sure things go as smoothly as they can, so you can enjoy your new home as soon as possible. 1. Start Early You’ve lived in your home for years. Two to three months is not too long to spend packing. Get an early jump on your moving strategy and you’ll save … (0 comments)
buyers: Bad Credit and Good Income
- 11/11/11 12:11 PM
Bad Credit and Good Income Posted on November 9, 2011 by Realty Executives The last few years have been rough on everyone. Bankruptcies, foreclosures, short sales, and unemployment have ravaged the savings and credit ratings of hard-working honest citizens, and their effects can linger. As our economy gets back to work, you may find yourself in an increasingly-common position: bad credit but good income. Mountains of debt? Is your credit score only hampered by past behavior, or are there current items weighing you down? If you have unpaid judgements or high revolving debt balances, you should almost always pay them down … (2 comments)
buyers: Four Tips for First-Time Buyers
- 11/02/11 03:33 PM
Four Tips for First-Time Buyers Posted on October 5, 2011 by Realty Executives A dream first home, or in over your head? Inventory is high, interest rates are low, and sellers remain motivated. Time have never been better for buyers, and with the market showing signs of a turnaround, they may never be this good again. But if you’re new to the homebuying game, you’ll need some help. Here are four tips to help make your first home purchase a little less daunting and a lot more successful. 1. Get pre-approved Prices may be low, but good properties go fast. Pre-approval … (1 comments)
buyers: Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate Mortgages?
- 10/08/11 05:42 AM
Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate Mortgages? Whether you’re buying your first home or refinancing your existing home, you have a host of financing options available. But before you start talking about points, fees, and closing costs, you need to decide whether to choose a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) earned a bad reputation leading up to the housing bust, and with good reason, but that was largely the fault of predatory lenders who oversold houses to underqualified buyers with artificially low initial payments. Still, ARMs are a bit of a gamble, and they are absolutely the wrong tool for homeowners trying … (0 comments)
As anyone who’s ever listed a house on the market can tell you, finding a real estate agent isn’t hard. Finding the right one is. With so many agents vying for your time and money, how can you pick the right one for your home and situation? Here are a few tips to get you started. Use a REALTOR® (not an agent).
A “REALTOR®” is a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. In many cases, this code extends beyond what is legally required. … (2 comments)
It’s almost 2012. Do you really still need a middleman in real estate? You can find anything and contact anyone on the Internet. What’s to stop you from finding a home online, going straight to the source, and saving yourself a few percent on the commission? Nothing at all. But before you decide to buy or sell a house without an agent, take this to heart: You’ll probably lose money on the deal. A lot of it. Why? For the same reason you don’t represent yourself in court, or fix your own transmission. You’re not an expert. … (2 comments)
buyers: Facts About Ponchatoula Real Estate
- 05/22/10 01:32 PM
So how does the Ponchatoula LA real estate market look these days? Currently Ponchatoula has a average listing price for homes for sale of $201,456. The Tangipahoa county average currently is $196,560. The current number of properties on the market in Ponchatoula is 172. The Ponchatoula median listing price is $179,900. For Tangipahoa county real estate the total listings are 520 and a median listing price of $169,900. This compares to Louisiana real estate data, which this week shows a total number of listing properties as 13,100 with a median listing price of $175,000. Ponchatoula Real Estate Snapshot for Sellers How … (1 comments)
buyers: 5 Steps to Happy Buyer Agents
- 05/12/10 06:03 AM
As most agents know it is quite easy to be burned by prospective home buyers if you do not qualify them from the very beginning. The next time you get that call to show houses be prepared to set up for success - for you and them! Here are 5 steps to help you tell the difference between qualified home buyers and time wasters: 1. Make a Pre-approval Letter a must. - It is imperative for any buyer to have a pre-approval letter before they ever step foot in your car. If they do not have a mortgage broker in mind, … (2 comments)
Tips for Buying a Rental Property Posted on December 30, 2011 by Realty Executives A college crowd can increase turnover and wear-and-tear. There are plenty of reasons to purchase rental properties. They can provide steady, passive income when the housing market is slow, allowing you to sell only when conditions are right. They can allow first-time buyers to enter the market when they’re priced out at home, and are an excellent way to build equity in a retirement or vacation home. Whatever your reason, if you’ve decided to buy a rental property, follow our five tips to make the process as … (1 comments)
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