broker: 10 Effective Tips for a Successful Real Estate in 2017
- 11/22/16 06:53 PM
The influence of written goals: Research shows that writing down your goals and plans and sharing them with someone increases the probability of success Lay down your income and closed transaction objectives:Thin you have closed 20 transactions this year and aim to close 40 transactions next year. Once you put a double effort into your most profitable real estate activities, most agents easily boost their closed transactions by 50-100 percent. Lead generation is the key: the rule is to generate 1 out of 3 solid leads ends up closing a transaction. The goal is four transactions per month and should have 12 well- … (1 comments)
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broker: 10 Fall Home Improvement Tips
- 09/28/16 07:57 AM
Now that summer gear has been stowed away, it's time to focus on fall home improvement projects. According to Vicki Payne, host of the For Your Home with Vicki Payne television show, autumn is the key time to evaluate your home exterior and prepare it for the harsh winter months ahead.
"With cooler fall weather comes the realization that your home will soon experience cold, snowy weather," says Payne, a nationally recognized home improvement expert on the country's longest running home and garden television show. "To get your house ready, start by giving your exterior a thorough review. Everything should be checked, … (3 comments)
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broker: 8 Essentials For Cooling Your Home
- 09/20/16 08:19 AM
When the temperatures spike, most families crank up the air conditioning to keep their homes cool. While blasting the AC is often viewed as the first step in cooling a home, there are a number of other ways to keep your home comfortable in the summer.
#1 Open Windows at Night
If you live in a region of the country where nighttime temperatures tend to dip into the lower 70s and upper 60s, open your windows at night and turn off the AC. Once the sun is down, that cool air can flow into your home overnight and help maintain a cooler starting … (0 comments)
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broker: Understanding Adverse Possession
- 09/16/16 10:04 AM
There is an ancient legal concept in the law known as "adverse possession." If we go back to our history books, this is also known as "squatters rights."
The theory of the doctrine of adverse possession is that the person who holds or uses property adversely against the rightful owner should ultimately be entitled to clear title. But not every possession of land will turn into fee simple ownership. As the name of the doctrine implies, the possession must be adverse, hostile, actual, notorious, exclusive, continuous and under claim of right.
Needless to say, these sound like highly complex legal concepts, and to … (1 comments)
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broker: Premise Liability Expanded
- 09/16/16 08:36 AM
Most everyone who pays attention to real estate matters knows that along with ownership and/or control of real property comes various liabilities. If someone gets hurt on property that you own and/or control, then, depending on what happened and how, you may be held liable for their injury. Among other things, you have a duty to exercise reasonable care not to expose people to a risk of foreseeable harm. But what about property that is next to or around yours? Do you have any duties to prevent harm from occurring on them? In some circumstances, the answer may be ‘yes' according … (0 comments)
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broker: DIY or Expert Edition: 4 Home Reno Projects and Who Should Handle Them
- 06/26/16 11:28 AM
As summer rolls around and the days grow longer and hotter, the kids are finally out of school and the pool water should be approaching an ideal temperature. Right now, home improvement projects are probably the last thing on your mind. But as it turns out, the warmest months are actually the perfect time to take a good look around your property and get to tackling some of those plans you have been putting off.
Many projects are even less costly in the summer, considering that labor is more readily available and many folks won't schedule renovations with children home from school, … (0 comments)
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broker: Important Clauses In Your Real Estate Contract
- 12/28/15 06:39 PM
You have just found your dream house, and would like to buy it. What to do now?
When dealing with real estate matters, the law is clear: everything has to be in writing. Thus, you will need a sales contract, which will spell out all of the terms, conditions and special requirements you may (or will) need in order to conclude the transaction and go to closing (settlement) on the house.
If there is no real estate agent involved, your attorney should be able to assist you in preparing the contract offer. If there is a real estate agent, you can get a … (0 comments)
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broker: Fine Tune Budgeting In Your HOA
- 09/24/15 01:27 PM
Many homeowner associations find it challenging to accumulate the funds they need to provide a reasonable level of services and maintenance. Simply keeping up with inflation currently calls for a 2-3% annual increase in revenue. But fighting inflation can be easy if the board makes cost-cutting a priority. Start by identifying the high-ticket items.
1. Utilities. HOAs with high utility costs should commission a utility audit. Utility auditing companies verify the accuracy of utility bills, notes discrepancies and assists in refund claims. For example, if examining the water and sewer bills for the past several years may reveal a leak that is … (0 comments)
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broker: Combating Construction Fraud In Canada
- 08/11/15 08:10 AM
Since May 2012 when the Charbonneau Commission opened hearings into corruption and collusion in Quebec's construction industry, Canadians have heard about how political parties, government bureaucrats, construction firms and organized crime worked together to push up the price of contracts and bilk the public out of millions of dollars.
"Laws and regulations are not enough to overcome collusion and corruption, so that's why we must all do our bit," said France Charbonneau, the judge who presided over the 30-month hearings. The final report of the commission is expected in November 2015, but in the meantime there's been more focus on construction fraud … (0 comments)
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broker: Inclusionary Zoning Decision Likely To Have Major Consequences
- 07/22/15 08:36 AM
Last month's California Supreme Court decision (California Building Industry Association (CBIA) v. City of San Jose, June 15, 2015) will make it easier for California cities and counties to pass inclusionary zoning ordinances. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), inclusionary zoning or housing programs "require or encourage developers to set aside a certain percentage of housing units in new or rehabilitated projects for low-and moderate-income residents. This integration of affordable units into market-rate projects creates opportunities for households with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to live in the same developments and have access to [the] same types of community … (0 comments)
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broker: Private Zoning VS. Public Zoning: A Community Association Dilemma
- 07/22/15 04:21 AM
Question: My husband and I have recently retired, and are supplementing our income by giving music lessons in our home. Recently, the Board of Directors of our condominium association has advised us that our legal documents specifically state that our unit can only be used for residential purposes and that no business of any kind is permitted. However, we have confirmed that local law permits us to obtain a home-office permit and that we are not in violation of any laws. We do not teach any bands, and do not have concerts in our house. We only teach children -- ages … (1 comments)
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broker: Is A Second Home The New Moneymaker?
- 06/15/15 05:28 AM
As investments go, real estate is either the smartest place in the world to stash your money or the stupidest thing you can do with it - depending on all kinds of things like location, pricing trends, interest rates, condition of the property, and how long you plan to be in it. But what about second homes? How do you know when buying a home for weekend use, vacations, or as a legacy property is a smart choice?
"Buying a vacation home or investment property is a great way to expand your real estate portfolio," said FrontDoor.
And, it's a trend that continues … (2 comments)
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broker: What Are Your Homebuying Goals?
- 06/15/15 05:20 AM
With the dramatic fluctuations in housing prices over the last decade, consumers have new respect for homes as investments. But the flip side is that your investment is still a home, one you're likely to occupy for many years.
According to the annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, compiled by the National Association of REALTORS®, the primary reason buyers cite for purchasing a home is simply the desire to own, followed closely by the desire for more space, and a change in the family situation.
For most people, buying a home is about giving household members more comfortable living arrangements and putting … (0 comments)
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broker: Why Green Never Goes Out of Style
- 05/29/15 07:11 AM
Against the browns of the earth, green grasses and trees glitter like gems, reflecting the refractive glints of the sun. Beyond to the blues of the seas, green represents the point of return, to home.
With such a dominant role in nature, green represents youth, growth and ultimately maturity. Green is often chosen as the color of money and signifies wealth and elegance, and in some cultures, it has deeply religious significance.
No wonder green is among the most relaxing and soothing of colors, with the ability to calm and refresh our minds and our souls. Studies show that green helps alleviate depression … (2 comments)
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broker: Keynotes to Look For When Devoting In International Real Estate
- 05/07/15 09:24 AM
When searching for a prospective real estate location overseas, always look foe one of the four schemes that indicate a probable increase in property values.
* A new path, rising middle class
* The path of progress
* Invasion of foreign buyers
* Distressed or crisis prospects
One of the hottest locations nowadays for real estate openings is Fortaleza, which is located in northeast coast of Brazil. Two schemes can be seen when scouting the place for the first time.
A New Middle Class
New, emerging middle class represents new consumers. New consumers can purchase cappuccinos, refrigerators, vacations, new homes and even second homes. This thing happened in … (0 comments)
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The influence of written goals: Research shows that writing down your goals and plans and sharing them with someone increases the probability of success Lay down your income and closed transaction objectives:Thin you have closed 20 transactions this year and aim to close 40 transactions next year. Once you put a double effort into your most profitable real estate activities, most agents easily boost their closed transactions by 50-100 percent. Lead generation is the key: the rule is to generate 1 out of 3 solid leads ends up closing a transaction. The goal is four transactions per month and should have 12 well- … (1 comments)
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