As a newcomer in the arena of real estate investing, learning how to differentiate between a good investment and a poor one is obviously vital, but often daunting. To assist newbies in evaluating properties, a number of ‘rules’ have been cooked up by the investing community. While helpful, these rules of thumb should be treated…
Currently, housing prices are at rock bottom levels. This means that it is the perfect time get into the real estate market. Or is it? If you are considering getting into this market, you may want to continue reading. The average person thinks that everyone who invests in real estate works full time in the…
Real Estate Agents, Home inspectors, Title Companies, Appraisers, Public Records and Insurance Agents are your best source for determining the fair market value, habitability, suitability of the neighborhood and local crime rates such as SpotCrime.com. Be alert to the hundreds of wholesalers, who are not licensed and commonly purchase highly discounted, dilapidated or foreclosed houses…
If you’re trying to buy a house and can’t get financing, you’re no doubt frustrated. If you’re trying to sell your house and can’t get a buyer that can get financing, then you’re just as frustrated. Which is why the Contract for Deed (hereafter known as CFD), is the perfect tool for both buyers and…
The last five years have not been kind to the housing market. Furthermore, there have been many reports about the real estate market being in a bad shape. However what is bad for sellers can be good for buyers. Therefore, savvy buyers are available in the market seeking to take advantage of the market. The…
If you’re considering selling your home, you may want to seriously consider having your title examine before you stick the “FOR SALE” sign in the front yard. Title clouds, also called title defects, affect over 45% of home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. Of that 45%, half of the defects are considered…
A trustee sale is the involuntary sale of a property conducted by a trustee. In a title theory state, a property’s title remains in trust until payment in full occurs for the underlying loan. The document that secures the title is a deed of trust or trust deed. The trust deed contains a provision called…
When you decide to work with home builders on building a new house, you’ll probably start to look for ways to finance the project. Loans for newly built houses are slightly different from regular mortgages, so you should make sure that you’re aware of how the new construction loan process works. Step 1: Create Your…
If you are looking for affordable homes for sale in your city, you may be wondering where to start. One of your first steps should be defining exactly what a “good deal” means to you. Does it mean a great location or a low price? Are you looking for little-to-no maintenance? A lot of people…
All the properties that are out for sale need to be purchased. This is where buying real estate property comes in. The people who decide to buy such property need to be very careful and weigh the pros and cons before making a purchase. Taking the decision of buying a home or any other property…
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