we buy houses: There are many resources to determine your house value
- 07/08/10 09:11 PM
There are a variety of different ways that you could use to determine your homes value. It is good to note your house's value can change throughout the year. A few of the reasons people would need to know what their house is worth is to sell their house, refinance, or to calculate their net worth when strategies retirement. There are a few ways to determine your house value: Hire a certified home appraiser to give you an appraisal on your home. Hiring an appraiser is also an option that will lead to the largest expense. Call a local realtor who you may be interested … (2 comments)
we buy houses: Building Permits On The Rise To Start 2010 - Good News For Real Estate In General
- 01/23/10 03:28 AM
The housing market has been on a down slope due to the current economy, but things may be looking up for 2010. Housing permits during the end of 2009 had declined severely but due to the new tax credit for first time home buyers, the building permit industry is on the rise. This may be a good time for people to say sell my house or join a home buyer's organization to assist with the new rise in home buying or home building.Builders are preparing themselves for the renewed economy, it is slow moving but hopefully the rise will stay steady … (0 comments)
we buy houses: The End of Subruban Communities - See The Good In The Real Estate Bust!
- 12/20/09 02:39 PM
The housing crush has had a range of side effects across the nation. However, with more and more new home developments struggling to fill the new properties, a new phenomenon has appeared. There are fewer and fewer new suburban developments showing up on the fringes of communities. Expansion that was so rampant in the real estate boom has suddenly disappeared or stalled midproject, leaving empty houses gaping at passerbys.Some of these communities are filled with homes that are in foreclosure which makes it harder to sell a home next door. Home owners have vacant lots next to them and they need … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Recent Foreclosure Statistics Show No Slowing Of The Crisis, But Home Sellers Have Options
- 09/01/09 12:39 AM
The economy is rebounding, but the foreclosure sickness is still amongst us. Unfortunately, last July showed that the foreclosure numbers are still prevalent in the real estate market with more homes succumbing to the financial problems in the marketplace. If you are among many of the americans who thinksing how can I sell my house to stop foreclosure, then get in contact with a local home buyer in your area. More than 360,000 properties filed foreclosures last month, which is an increase of 7 percent from June and a more than 32 percent increase from July of 2008. Companies like RealtyTrac … (1 comments)
we buy houses: Home Buyers Still Investing In Real Estate And Making It Work
- 08/27/09 08:18 AM
Okay, the real estate market has gone down and a quick rebound is not likely, or possible. Homeowners are finding viable options to continue to make money in the real estate market despite the recent changes. By adapting to the environment, savvy real estate investors are still flipping home properties with a twist. They are purchasing lower cost single family houses in areas of great potential and updating them. However, rather than putting them on the market for sale right away, these flippers are becoming landlords, renting the property to keep building equity and pay the mortgages.How long are these new … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Foreclousre Rates - Have We Hit Bottom Yet?
- 06/29/09 03:07 PM
One way to determine if the state of our economy is improving is by monitoring foreclosure rates. Foreclosure rates across the country vary in different regions.Foreclosures can signal a huge change in the real estate market. While they can be hot deals for buyers looking to purchase large properties at a fraction of their valued cost, the impact foreclosures have on the market overall can be a highly negative one. Foreclosed homes are typically in disrepair and a crumbling mess long before the bank steps in to take over. In addition, selling a home that is highly undervalued will undercut overall … (1 comments)
we buy houses: Sell Your House Fast - Home Seller Checklist
- 06/08/09 05:03 AM
With the existing home inventory index still hovering around 10 months of supply for the nation, every home owner who needs to sell their house should be ready for buyers. In an effort to get you ready for the buyers who will be walking through your doors I suggest you do some research and follow some key tips to get your home sold.Pricing your home right is a key factor is selling your home in a buyers market, which we are in. The days of posting a sign in your front yard and receiving multiple offers in a few days are over. … (1 comments)
we buy houses: Game Changer! - Obama Mortgage Interest Tax Law
- 02/27/09 01:57 PM
"ok", so most Americans, not all voted for our new president and wanted major change. Well major change we are getting. President Obama is make very fundamental changes in every aspect of the American life. He is changing taxes, health care, social security, banking, and almost everything else that affects our life. I with most folks who are happy to see a change, but also not too sure large government and major change is just what the doctor ordered. I think we can all agree that change from the last president for 8 years is well do. I just have questions that … (7 comments)
we buy houses: Sell Your House For $1 and Make $15,000 - Stimulus Bill Blunders
- 02/10/09 06:01 AM
If you have been holding your breath until you see real action by the government to halt the real estate crisis and turn back time, you may be able to breath once again. The current stimulus bill proposed by the Senate raises the $7,500 tax credit to $15,000. Unlike the House proposal, that all the tax credit taken would need to be repaid via a interest free loan, this time the money is not required to be paid back.Another great thing is this time the tax credit can be spread over two years of taxes. So if you did not receive the full benefits of the … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Low Mortgage Rates Will Help Some Of The 420,000 ARM Mortgages Due To Adjust In 2009.
- 02/07/09 12:56 AM
According to the Treasury Department over 420,000 home owners mortgages are going to adjust this year. These are home owners who purchased homes with adjustable rate mortgages, some of whom tried to make a quick buck off the real estate boom. Others purchased their home using a hybrid mortgage so they could afford a larger home in hopes they would be able to refinance in a couple years to a lower rate.Well, their time has come and this year their rates will adjust. The good news for many is that interest rates are at an all time low. So low in … (1 comments)
we buy houses: When will real estate recover?
- 12/27/08 07:42 AM
As 2008 is coming to a close many american home owners are asking a few real estate questions. When will real estate recover to prerecesion times? When will I be able to sell my house for a profit and is 2009 the year home values will start to increase?Since the peak in real estate prices and home sales in summer of 2005 many home owners have been loosing equity in their home. It seems each month is another indicator that real estate prices are not increasing and foreclosures continue to increase. But with each month that goes by, we are one … (6 comments)
we buy houses: Mortgage Rates At 1975 Low!
- 12/18/08 11:14 AM
This week marks a new low for mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are at a 37 year low. Rates have not been this low since 1971. The federal government decreased interest rates for the seventh consecutive week. This is an all out attempt to bring home buyers into the market and take some inventory off the shelf.The thought is lower interest rates will bring home buyers out from the bushes and the side lines. It will also help the many home owners who have home equity lines of credit on their homes. HELC interest rates usually move up or down with the prime … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Foreclosure Rates Drop In November, Could This Be The Beginning Of The End?
- 12/13/08 03:35 AM
In November 2008 the foreclosure rate dropped 7 percent. Could this be the beginning of the bottom for foreclosures? Anytime you look at statistics or analyze data you get different answers depending on how much data you look at. In this instance only looking at one month, the month of November would lead you to believe that foreclosures are starting to slow. Look at 3 to 4 months of data and you will find a different answer.One possibility of the slow down in November is the foreclosure moratorium that Fanni Mae and Freddie Mac have put on repossessions of homes and foreclosures. In … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Mortgage Applications Drop After Surge
- 12/10/08 03:38 PM
Last week a move from the federal government caused interest rates to decrease to a very low rate. Mortgage companies noticed the increase in refinances from traditional home buyers who were taking advantage of low interest rates to save cash flow ever month.One thing you have to consider when going to refinance a home is that it is not free. It actually cost about 4 percent of the loan amount to close a refinance. This percentage is cost to pay the closing agent, loan agent or broker and possibly some taxes or closing fees. One week after the mortgage industry saw … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Sell A House In A Buyer Market
- 10/02/08 06:17 AM
The real estate market has not just slowed down, it is almost standing still. Each and every month there are more houses on the market for sale and les homes are sold. So how do you sell a house fast in the very slow real estate market? You have to find and receive an offer from the right home buyer for your house.When it comes to selling your home you have very few options, especially if you need a quick sale. You can try to sell your house by yourself with a for sale with owner company. You can list your … (3 comments)
we buy houses: How To Sell A House In Houston Texas Fast
- 08/11/08 05:25 AM
Home prices in Houston Texas have held steady while the rest of the nation is seeing an over 7 percent decrease in home prices. In the 1st quarter of the year Houston Texas saw an increase in home prices of approximately 0.8 percent. The median home price is now 148,400. This is good news if you live in Houston.Although there is good news if you are a home owner in Houston, 0.8 percent is not much of an increase and if you purchased your house at the peak of the real estate market you can be sure that this slight increase has not had much affect in … (2 comments)
we buy houses: Falling Real Estate Prices Taking Over The Economic World
- 08/06/08 03:42 PM
When will the falling house prices finally plateau? This question is on the lips of a number of real estate market analysts and investors who are looking for the promised turnaround in a housing sector that continues to disappoint. Although regulations are becoming more stringent in the lending market and the real estate sector has seen some overall positive trends, the big factors of foreclosures and a reticent buyer attitude has continued to make property prices fall.Some home analysts are wondering where the bottom prices are. For millions of American homeowners, the same question is being analyzed. With a stalled real … (0 comments)
we buy houses: The Trouble with Mortgages
- 08/04/08 01:28 PM
Have you been looking for a new home lately? If you are one of the lower numbers of Americans looking for a new home and a new mortgage, you might be in for a surprise. New mortgages have gotten more difficult to secure as the housing sector fights to eliminate the defaulting mortgage disasters that have dictated the market activity lately.While new mortgages might be more scarce, the long-term impact of more stable mortgages cannot be underestimated. Much of the trouble in the housing market currently is due to poor choices by uneducated home buyers and shady practices by lending businesses … (0 comments)
we buy houses: Smart Real Estate Improvements - Windows
- 07/29/08 02:32 PM
There are a number of quick and easy tips and tricks you can do to improve your home. Before you start making changes, however, analyze if the change you want to make will have the impact that you are looking for. After all, sales pitches can sometimes fall short of your reality and knowing what you are getting into beforehand can help you make the right choices for your budget.Changing old single-pane windows to the new double-pane ones can be a smart upgrade for most homes. However, you may hear the enticing statistic that just by changing your old windows to … (0 comments)
we buy houses: The Pain of Closing Costs
- 07/21/08 03:42 PM
Closing costs can be one of the trickiest things new home buyers face when purchasing a property. It is the hidden costs and surprise jack-in-the-box that pops up just as your hopes that the purchase is finally complete and have been set in place. Closing costs are the reason that many people turn to alternative methods for selling or buying a home, such as with For Sale By Owner or just listing it on a free advertising space online like Craigslist.While it might seem silly to let your home sale be dependent upon a website like Craigslist, it can be a … (0 comments)
There are a variety of different ways that you could use to determine your homes value. It is good to note your house's value can change throughout the year. A few of the reasons people would need to know what their house is worth is to sell their house, refinance, or to calculate their net worth when strategies retirement.
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