Whether you are buying or selling a home or investing in real estate, this is the place for consolidated real estate news, views, tips and events. Prepare yourself with the information neccesary to minimize your costs and to maximize your profits and investment strategies.
Home inspecting in Brooklyn requires a passion for excellence, and a genuine interest in people and homes. Creating an opportunity to serve, it is a very personal service. Inspectors have reported a great
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/24/2008 08:00:00 AM
You have probably seen the initials PMI when you have applied for a home loan. If you are paying PMI, also known as Private Mortgage Insurance, it is probably because you put less than 20% down on your home
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/23/2008 07:52:00 AM
The whole job of a real estate appraiser is to develop an opinion of value based on the scope of work determined by the appraiser and based on information researched by the appraiser and given to the appraiser
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/22/2008 08:26:00 AM
Aaah, Location, Location, Location! Ask any real estate agent what this means and you will get as many answers as there are types of houses. You'll also get answers framed according to the houses they are
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/21/2008 04:39:00 PM
When thinking about properties in Arizona, most people probably think desert, golf, or maybe retirement communities, but what about the waterfront? That's right, waterfront. Arizona actually has a lot of
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/20/2008 02:13:00 PM
When you go with the home study real estate course and in case you find it interesting it is certainly that you would find a good deal there. However, it may not be impressive for the broker you deal with
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/19/2008 07:52:00 AM
Americans have always loved a good Cape Cod home. In 1938 when Life magazine asked families to choose their ideal place to live, the Cape Cod design was among those few selected, even when compared to an
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/18/2008 06:13:00 PM
Late in 2007 the city of Toronto announced that it would introduce its own land transfer tax in 2008 for buyers who purchased property within city limits. This is in addition to the provincial land transfer
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/17/2008 07:13:00 AM
Recently in New Zealand thousands of real estate investors took heavy losses from unscrupulous marketing of an intermediary firm Blue Chip. The NZ Herald mentioned that many of these people have lost the
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/16/2008 07:00:00 PM
Saltbox homes can convey years of American colonial history in a single glance. With distinctive high pitched asymmetrical roofs, and flat, unadorned exteriors, these homes show how people lived in the nation's
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/15/2008 09:00:00 AM
Buying a home is a process fraught with emotional ups and downs. For most people, it'll will be the most expensive and involved purchase they ever make. On top of the indisputable importance of this purchase,
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/14/2008 03:00:00 PM
Where and how people get information.
With changes in the market brings loads of information from friends, family, neighbors, and the media. How do you know what is truth and who to listen to?
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/13/2008 12:00:00 PM
Before jumping into the purchase of a duplex, there are some legal issues that you'll want to consider. Many are unaware that duplex living is akin to living in a condo, and there are certain agreements that
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/12/2008 08:39:00 AM
When you read and watch the news about the mortgage/real estate meltdown you hear about the mortgage lenders and real estate agents that have fallen on hard times but problems in the title insurance industry
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/11/2008 11:52:00 AM
A contract for deed, also known as a land contract, is basically a financing agreement between the buyer and the seller of a home. Essentially, by signing a deed contract, the seller agrees to give the deed
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/10/2008 08:39:00 AM
People find many creative ways to leverage a profit on real estate. One possible way to turn a profit on a purchased property is to subdivide. Subdividing your property can allow you to keep your home, by
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/09/2008 07:52:00 PM
When I was new to the real estate business I of course made mistakes. Everyone does. Although I often make little mistakes, nothing compares to this major one I was making over and over again.
The biggest
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/08/2008 08:26:00 AM
Why not instead of losing real money loss Monopoly money? It's great practice for people who want to take Real Estate Investing serious. So instead of buying a so called Real Estate Gurus Investor Game...Save
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/07/2008 08:39:00 AM
Becoming a real estate appraiser is not as easy as it may seem. In the State of California, the governing body which licenses appraisers is called the Office of Real Estate Appraisers or OREA for short.
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/06/2008 08:52:00 PM
When investing in Tax Liens you need to first STOP and think about what you want to accomplish. Too many people just run to a Tax Lien Sale intrigued by the prospect of a very high interest rate (which they
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/05/2008 04:26:00 PM
For a long time heritage properties suffered from a bum rap. Investors were reluctant to purchase a piece of the past because of the cost of dragging it into the present. Fortunately, in the last few decades,
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/04/2008 08:13:00 PM
In the city of Sarasota, Florida, there are a number of barrier islands called Keys, that have rose to fame in the past decades as lovely places to have a vacation, and purchase elegant and wonderful residential
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/03/2008 12:39:00 PM
Just like most investors you are looking for the best real estate deal that you can find. In order to do this you have to look at all real estate marketplaces. I have found that in my experience the real
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/02/2008 10:52:00 AM
Seniors real estate listings, through duly licensed real estate agents are the best way to go if you are selling or buying property! After making this statement, let's paint a real life picture and see why
posted by Kirk McDonough at
6/01/2008 01:39:00 PM
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