http://www.valuablecontent.com en-us http://www.valuablecontent.com N/A frun04@gmail.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:51 PST 20 http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/42841/1/Three-Reasons-Why-Now-is-the-Best-Time-to-Invest-in-Real-Estate The fact is today IS the best time to invest in real estate. Judson Voss Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/39115/1/Using-Rent-to-Own-as-an-Option Rent to Own Your Home as an option for selling it Rob Edwards Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/35856/1/What-Type-of-Real-Estate-Should-I-Buy%3F  When choosing real estate there are a number of factors to consider including the reasons behind your purchase and what form of real estate you wish to buy.   Janice Heath Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34808/1/Taking-a-Residential-or-Commercial-Lease-on-a-UK-Property Leasehold contracts are designed primarily to protect the commercial interests of the landlord. Which means it's up to you, the leaseholder, to challenge the terms that don't suit you.... Sam Hawking Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34807/1/Giving-a-Lease-in-the-UK-Property-Market So, you're leasing a property. Why pay for commercial property services when you've done it all before? After all, a lease is a lease is a lease - isn't it? Here's a few tips for the UK market... Sam Hawking Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34562/1/Virtual-Turn-Key-Real-Estate-Wholesaling%97a-strategy-for-investors-that-want-to-make-%2410%2C000%2B-every-month-from-the-comfort-of-their-own-home%21  This article tells the strategy for investors that want to make $10,000+ every month from the comfort of their own home . Charles Petty Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33810/1/The-Art-of-Negotiation-in-a-Short-Sale You can't just approach the bank with your best offer and expect to close the deal.  You need to persuade them to accept the short sale. Judson Voss Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33809/1/Is-Renting-Smart%3F Every now and then a real estate investor will think about becoming a landlord.  Is it worth it?   Judson Voss Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33449/1/A-Plan-for-Calculating-Discounts-on-a-Real-Estate-Investment It's easy to get lost in all the numbers when you are looking at a major real estate investment.   Judson Voss Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33448/1/Using-Auctions-as-Your-Real-Estate-Investment-Exit-Strategy One of the advantages to using a real estate auction as your exit strategy is that it removes you, the seller, from the negotiating process.   Judson Voss Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33447/1/The-Secret-to-Making-Money-with-Lease-to-Own-Properties Writing good contracts and finding good quality lease-to-own tenants can make you the most money. Judson Voss Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33446/1/The-Real-Estate-Investor%92s-Guide-to-Raw-Land It is very possible, and a smart move, to invest in raw land to increase the value of your portfolio.  Judson Voss Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33299/1/Raising-Capital-to-Start-Your-Real-Estate-Investment-Business Just as with any other business out there, real estate investment requires money to get started.   Judson Voss Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33295/1/The-Real-Estate-Investor%92s-Secret-to-Getting-the-Best-Contractors Obtaining the services of high-quality, reliable contracted labor is a must for any real estate investor who is repairing or improving property for resale.   Judson Voss Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33208/1/The-Real-Estate-Investor%92s-Guide-to-Finding-Motivated-Sellers The motivated seller is a real estate investor's best place to garner a great deal.  Finding motivated sellers is possible in any real estate market, anywhere in the country. Judson Voss Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33207/1/The-Real-Estate-Investor%92s-Credibility-Kit One way you can show prospective clients and business partners that you know what you are doing is to create a small investor's credibility kit for yourself.    Judson Voss Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33206/1/The-5-Simple-Steps-of-Real-Estate-Investment There are five basic steps to any real estate investment deal.  By following these steps, in order, you can complete many profitable transactions.   Judson Voss Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33130/1/Why-invest-in-Shanghai%3F Although Beijing is the capital and seat of government, Shanghai is the commercial hub of the country and is more open and westernised due to its long heritage of international trade and European influence meaning that you are more likely to see good returns in capital appreciation and rental income.   eric smith Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33012/1/Short-Sale-Basics-for-All-Real-Estate-Investors Understanding the process of short sales is important for all real estate investors who are considering the possibility of working transactions on properties in mortgage foreclosure.   Judson Voss Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33011/1/Seller-Carry-Back-Mortgage-Basics Buying seller carry-back mortgages can make you a lot of money over time as a real estate investor.    Judson Voss Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33010/1/Private-Money-in-Real-Estate-Investment-%96-Prospecting-101 Real estate investment requires money.  One of the best sources you can use in your real estate investment business is private money.   Judson Voss Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33009/1/Parceling-Raw-Land-for-Maximum-Profits Using the analogy of a pie, it is easy to see how you can purchase large pieces of land, subdivide them into smaller chunks, and sell them off for profit.   Judson Voss Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33008/1/Outfitting-Your-Real-Estate-Investment-Office How to outfit your real estate office easily and frugally to  meet today's needs for business and technology essentials.    Judson Voss Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32967/1/Managing-Your-Properties What are the best policies and procedures when it comes to managing your properties? Bryan Benson Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32966/1/If-They-Say-They-Will-Sell-For-What-They-Owe If the seller says they will sell for what they owe, understand that you are taking over their debt. Bryan Benson Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32965/1/How-do-you-title-the-trust%2C-the-trustee-and-the-beneficiary%3F If you're thinking about making the seller the trustee, you don't want to do that. Why you ask? Bryan Benson Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32757/1/No-Tenants%2C-No-Termites%2C-No-Toilets%2C-No-Trash-%96-The-Best-of-Lease-Options Leasing property with the option to buy can be one of the best exit strategies you can have.   Judson Voss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32755/1/Hard-Money-vs.-Private-Money-in-Real-Estate-Investment Real estate investment requires money.  The money you use can come from various sources and can include traditional banks and lenders, hard money, and private money. Judson Voss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32754/1/Goal-Setting-for-the-Real-Estate-Investor-Newbie In Real Estate you need to have a solid business plan and set some short-term and long-term goals for your business to have a fair chance at success.    Judson Voss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32753/1/Estimate-the-Costs-for-Painting-Your-Investment-Real-Estate-Properties    You can very easily calculate how much paint will be required for any painting job - interior or exterior.   Judson Voss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32752/1/Apartment-Buildings-%96-The-Money-Making-Machine-for-Real-Estate-Investors   Investing in an apartment building can bring a money making machine into your portfolio.   Judson Voss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32150/1/How-to-Sell-Your-House Once you've actually made up your mind to move house, it can be difficult deciding on the best method for selling your property. Andy O'Sullivan Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31875/1/Create-Personal-Wealth-Beyond-Your-Small-Business%2C-Part-3 From these reasons it should be fairly straightforward to derive the small business owner's real estate wealth building strategy. Craig Higdon Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31853/1/Create-Personal-Wealth-Beyond-Your-Small-Business%2C-Part-2 This type of commercial real estate loan looks at the property as if it was purely an investment. Craig Higdon Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31848/1/Create-Personal-Wealth-Beyond-Your-Small-Business%2C-Part-1 It helps qualified small businesses obtain financing when they might not be eligible for business loans through normal lending channels. Craig Higdon Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31708/1/Picture-Perfect-Real-Estate%3A-The-Importance-of-Quality-Photography-in-Today%26%2339%3Bs-Competitive-Market There is an increasing number of real estate buyers scouring the internet in the hunt for the perfect home.With the prolific use of internet search engines and real estate websites, prospective buyers have access to an incredible amount of information. Nancy Gleason Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31707/1/The-Word-on-the-Street%3A-Curb-Appeal-Sells-Homes Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Or, have you, in a frenzied state at the movie store, with no time to kill, grabbed what turned out to be a very bad movie because the cover was, well, pretty. Although many of us might like to think we are above such biased judgment calls, in all likelihood, most all of us have judged something according to what has been presented on the outside. Nancy Gleason Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31625/1/Home-Owners%26%2339%3B-New-Year-Resolutions Made any New Year resolutions? How about making some for your home? What of: 'I will boost my savings'? How about: 'I will look for economical ways to increase the value and livability of my home?' and the big one: 'I will get my home finances in order'? Branden Schroeder Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31624/1/Ditch-Your-Car-and-Raise-the-Rent Atlanta's come a long way in the past decade, the city ranked 14th out of 30 walkable American cities in a recent survey done by the Brookings Institute. Committed to combating its notorious urban sprawl with sidewalks, public transit, high-density housing and mixed-use development, Atlanta is helping it's population get a bit trimmer and its property values get a bit higher. Josh Keen Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31540/1/Heritage-Homes-and-Certified-Rehabilitations%3A-What-You-Need-to-Know-For-Valuable-Tax-Breaks. Whether you are looking to invest, or already own a home that is, or may be designated a heritage building, there are several guidelines to be aware of before you begin making any changes to your property. The National Heritage Preservation Service provides these guidelines to help communities identify, evaluate, protect and preserve historic properties for future generations of Americans. Jake Marsh Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31423/1/Foreclosures-Explained-in-Four-Minutes It is a sad reflection on the times to write that it is currently a good time to invest in a foreclosure property. Does that possibility leave you feeling slightly uncomfortable? Scott Baxter Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31302/1/Buying-a-%91Renovators-Delight%92-%96-%28Part-Two%29 The key to buying a good renovators delight is to find one that isn't too dilapidated. ade graham Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31108/1/Estate-Agents-Help-Find-Homes-for-Sale-in-Paphos%2C-Cyprus While finding homes for sale in Paphos, Cyprus can be a difficult task, many people the task is much easier with the assistance of an experienced estate agent.  This article provides individuals and families with the information they need to choose the correct agent to help them buy homes in Cyprus. Adrian Jones Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30961/1/Cyprus-Property-For-Sale-In-Paphos---Own-A-Piece-Of-History Buying Cyprus property for sale in Paphos remains a great investment opportunity. More and more people are visiting the area and this trend is expected to continue. A little internet research will soon convince you of the tremendous financial advantages. Adrian Jones Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30937/1/Making-Use-of-a-Bad-Real-Estate-Market-to-Build-Fortunes Too often people believe everything they see, read, or hear rather than trusting their own instincts and calculating capabilities.  This is true during real estate market scares, where the media makes a big issue of interest rates and housing costs.  Instead of listening to talking heads, use your own and make money while others are running away in fear. Bryan Benson Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30932/1/Prospecting-for-Gold%3A-The-Map-to-a-Golden-Condo-Purchase Condos can be a wonderful lifestyle choice. A wise, well researched condo purchase may be a golden investment, but keep in mind some very important considerations. Take note that the purchase of a condo is very different from the purchase of a single family home. Andy Asbury Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30923/1/Getting-the-Most-Out-of-Your-Condo.-Part-1-Exterior Condo living just spoils a person for any other type of lifestyle! If you have chosen your condo in one of the popular retirement areas, you will often have the added luxury of pools and clubhouses and nightlife right on your doorstep! m shane Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30922/1/Optimizing-Your-Vacation-Condo-Part-2-Interior If you are lucky enough to be the owner of a vacation condo, you will understand the need to optimize the space that you have. You need to maximize storage, but you will also want as much floor space as possible to keep your condo looking spacious and airy. m shane Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30904/1/The-Climate-is-Right Are you getting tired of handing over all your money every month to the landlord? Does it seem impossible to think of getting your own home? If you are renting and wishing that you could buy - now is a good time, in some areas, to take the plunge into the property market. Anne Eliason Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30903/1/Un-Stage-Your-Heart We've all had it happen - we pounce on an opportunity to buy only to realize soon after that we rushed into it. Now that the excitement of our new purchase has worn off, we realize that we acted too fast and we're stuck with a new reality: buyer's regret. Sound familiar? Jake Marsh Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30902/1/How-Does-the-Media-Affect-the-Real-Estate-Market%3F You're constantly hearing news about the real estate market, no matter where you turn.  Media likes to sensationalize everything, and this includes potential media scares and frenzies regarding real estate.  How trustworthy and accurate is the media in reporting on market trends, and how does the media affect the general population's understanding?f Bryan Benson Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30901/1/How-Can-You-Identify-a-Seller%92s-Market%3F The real estate market is driven by the laws of supply and demand.  When the cycle comes around to a seller's market, how will you know, and in what ways can you take advantage of the situation to turn a profit? Bryan Benson Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30776/1/Red-Hot-tips-to-prevent-house-Fires. Every 20 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Statistics tell us that over three quarters of all fires start in the home, and this could mean your home. Most deaths from a house fire happen between the hours of 10p.m. and 6a.m. - when we are asleep and unaware of what may be happening in the house. Jake Marsh Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30659/1/Flood-Your-House-With-Offers%2C-not-Christmas-Lights%21 Our house is on the market now As Christmas time draws near; The children want a ten foot tree,Just like we had last year.  Jake Marsh Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30656/1/Austin-Condos-Go-Batty When the city of Austin renovated the Congress Street Bridge in the 80s, they unwittingly created the single most popular urban bat-cave in the country. The bridge is now home to over 1.5 million Mexican Free Tail bats at the peak of the season. The colony also ropes an additional 10 million dollars every year for Austin's burgeoning tourist industry. m shane Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30512/1/Plan-Well-and-Get-Rich-in-Real-Estate Most people who begin their real estate investing with great interests later become very disappointed and dejected after couple of months when they don't get satisfactory profits from their real estate investing. Samuel Johnson Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30436/1/Snow-Sells-Houses---Winter-home-staging As our favorite flowers get buried under the snow and the shrubs shed their greenery, it is all too easy for your house and front yard to blend in with all the other white places in your area. But when your house is on the market it is advantageous to have it defined and noticeable, looking like the pick of the bunch. Joe Pinto Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29989/1/Fire-up-the-grill-at-the-Cherokee-Pignic%21 Whether you're a seasoned local, a newcomer or maybe thinking of relocating to the Georgia area, then this is for you. On October 19-20, 2007, Canton, Georgia will be making history by celebrating its First Annual Cherokee Pignic. With any luck, this may become a regular yearly event. Rob Muller Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29988/1/Greenville-Real-Estate%3A-A-Stable-Market-in-an-Unstable-Time Media outlets across the country have been reporting on the slowdown of the national real estate market. In the same breath they mention the downturn of the economy, and the relationship between the two. m shane Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29927/1/Keystone%2C-Colorado---For-Fun-and-Profit We all know that Keystone is an amazing place to live; supplying an outdoor mecca featuring four different mountains offering world-class skiing, golfing and numerous other activities. What you may not realize are the lucrative real estate opportunities that arise from investing in this dynamic environment. m shane Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29924/1/Don%26%2339%3Bt-Throw-Away-Thousands%21-Why-a-Buyer%26%2339%3Bs-Agent-is-Crucial-to-FSBO-Purchases Homes that are listed as "For Sale By Owner" can be very enticing to potential buyers who are looking to save a bit of money. Most sellers decide to sell their homes themselves in order to avoid having to pay commission fees to real estate agents. Josh Keen Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29923/1/The-Realtor%26%2339%3Bs-Best-Friend%3A-How-New-Technologies-are-Changing-the-Real-Estate-Industry While most industries have been affected by the development of new technologies, the real estate industry has been turned on its head thanks to the introduction of new technologies. Josh Keen Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29922/1/Nightmare-House-Guests-Part-Two%3A-Visitors-from-Beyond-the-Grave The definition of a nightmare house guest would certainly include behaviors such as slamming doors, moaning, coming around uninvited, breaking your things, and being insensitive to the fact that it is time to leave. Josh Keen Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29908/1/Miami-Lakes-Real-Estate%3A-An-Exceptional-Asset Miami Lakes is a rather big town of around 23,000 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This town is a CDP or a census designated place. A census designated place has no separate municipal government but is recognized as a physically separate area. It is located at 25°54′42″N, 80°19′30″W, and the total area of the town is about 17 km sq . Hector Lesende Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29904/1/Ya-know-a-Good-Mortgage-Broker%3F It's a fact that all mortgages do not suit all people. It's also a fact that all mortgage brokers are not the same. As the recent spike in foreclosures and crushing no doc loans have shown us, some brokers are clearly more interested in personal gain than in meeting borrowers' needs. Lane Hornung Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29872/1/Nightmare-House-Guests-Part-One%3A-Creepy-Crawlies October is here, and with it our minds turn to spookier subject matters. One scary topic is that of uninvited house guests. While in-laws and old college buddies can be scary house guests, there are creatures that lurk in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate your home. Josh Keen Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29851/1/Just-Pave-it The front entry of your house is where first impressions are made. Though not usually a primary living area, the walkway, steps, porch and front door will receive more visitors and traffic than any other area of your home. This is also the face your house presents to the street. m shane Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29832/1/Flush-Out-the-Old%3A-Give-Your-Bathroom-a-Facelift The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, yet in terms of decor, it often gets neglected. This is a shame, as a well-organized and nicely decorated bathroom can provide a much-needed sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house. In fact for many mothers, the only alone time they get is when they go into the loo. John Mejia Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29763/1/Better-marketing-techniques-for-Rental-agents-and-managers Finding homes and apartments for rent or lease, is getting easier now as more and more advertisers go online.  Many sites now provide free search facility and no user registration and more inexpensive advertising for residential properties for rent or lease. David Graham Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29685/1/Photographing-your-House%3A-What-Counts-is-on-the-Outside You've made the big decision. You've set a good price, taken inventory of your home's best features, written them up in a compelling ad, staked the for sale sign on the front lawn and paid to have the ad online. But when people do find your ad, will it stand out? Ken Hamric Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29684/1/Selling-on-Your-House-Without-an-Agent-Can-Cost-You When selling your property, the costs of going through a real estate agent can be intimidating, and you may consider selling it on your own. Since the advent of the internet, the world of real estate has been given a makeover, making it much more accessible to the public. Justin Lee Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29679/1/Golf-Real-Estate%3A-For-the-Love-of-the-Game Since 1456, when the first game was recorded in Edinburgh, golf has been creating some of world's most loyal fans and devotees. But we've come a long way from that crude beginning where players spent their time hitting a rock around on the craggy moors with a well-shaped stick. Cyndi Gerken Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29666/1/Growth%2C-Stability-Of-Commercial-Real-Estate-Investing Commercial real estate investing is a kind of investing which is used for business purpose. The commercial real estate investing property is different from other real estate investing like agriculture, residential and other industrial purpose. kumaran bush Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29594/1/Denver-CO-Real-Estate-%96-Selling-Your-Home-Faster-During-a-Housing-Slump Just the other day I was at a listing presentation with a prospective client discussing how to sell his home faster than the other active listings during the Denver Colorado real estate housing slump. He of course wanted to know about our marketing strategy, communication plan, and competitive listings in the area and what I suggest for a listing price. Damon Chavez Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29567/1/Commercial-Real-Estate%3A-5-Steps-to-Purchase How do you buy commercial property?  This article explores the hidden world of commercial real estate. Invest With Passion Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29566/1/WHOLESALING-101-%96-What-is-wholesaling The basics on wholesale real estate and how money can be made.  This is a solid business for the serious entrepreneur. Invest With Passion Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29564/1/Rehabbing Not all deals are meant to be rehabbed.  This article gives you some concrete ideas on how to decide is this the one for you. Invest With Passion Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29563/1/Financing-Foreclosures Financing foreclosures can be tough, but for those that can figure it out; there is money to be made. Invest With Passion Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29553/1/Help-for-the-Home-buyer%3A-The-Resurgence-of-FHA-Financing The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a government agency whose goal is to assist high risk home buyers. This segment of the population includes those with spotty credit histories, first time home buyers, and low income households. Bill Black Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29483/1/The-Homeowner%26%2339%3Bs-Guide-to-Living-Greener It can be quite overwhelming for most of us to think about helping the environment; it's too big, too vague. But it is in all of our hands to make a difference, and there are very simple ways to do this. Start in your own home. Drew Hartanov Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29447/1/Condominiums---Sharing-the-City Though condos can built anywhere, perhaps one of the most appealing things about them is that they afford people a high quality lifestyle in expensive high-density areas. Million dollar luxury condos aside, condominiums in desirable areas are typically cheaper than single family homes. Andy Asbury Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29462/1/Don%26%2339%3Bt-Ignore-Your-Floors%21 If you want to make a big impact in as few steps as possible, start at the bottom. Making the right choice in flooring can add value to your condo that will not only increase your enjoyment while you live in it, but also increase the resale value when you choose to move on. Andy Asbury Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29460/1/Condos---The-Kids-Just-Love-Them What is it about cities that continues to draw the best and brightest? Since time began, the choice of where to live has been driven primarily by the search for food. Brian Enright Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29443/1/Phoenix-Gardening%3A-Use-Native-Species-to-Enhance-Your-Home%26%2339%3Bs-Curb-Appeal The Phoenix, Arizona real estate market is a competitive one, and you want to make sure that your home stands out. A good place to start is with your home's curb appeal. Anne Eliason Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29416/1/New-Builds-in-Phoenix%2C-Arizona%2C-How-a-Buyer%26%2339%3Bs-Agent-Can-Help So you've decided to invest in a new build in the Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate market. Congratulations on making a smart decision! New builds are a great investment. Anne Eliason Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29352/1/5-Steps-to-a-Successful-Home-Listing Learn the five most important steps to getting your home sold in record time.  Todays soft real estate market requires home sellers take bold, decisive action toward getting their homes noticed and sold! Patricia Davis Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29345/1/Downtown-Austin-and-Beyond%3A-Movin%26%2339%3B-on-up There area quite a few exciting developments currently going on in the Austin real estate market. One of them is the new luxury apartment tower, Legacy at Town Lake. m shane Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29307/1/Annapolis-Maryland%2C-a-Beautiful-Place-to-Live Annapolis, a city of about 36,408 citizens at last count, is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It's humid, subtropical climate makes it attractive to summer visitors, and relatively mild in the winter. This is a relaxed city, with a glorious natural environment and lots to do. Branden Schroeder Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29187/1/Still-A-Renter%3F-%96-%28Part-One%29 Still looking for the house that you want to rent? Check this out, these will probably answered all the question that hoard at the back of your mind. ade graham Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/28982/1/Buying-In-A-Master-Planned-Estate-%96-%28Part-Three%29 How to get your dream house through online ade graham Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/28922/1/X-Marks-The-Spot%21--Ways-to-Find-Equity-Treasure-in-Your-Home%21 Adding equity to your home is an art and knowing exactly what should or should not be replaced and just how much to spend depends on many factors, including comparable neighborhood values, your local real estate market, consumer trends and mortgage rates. Elena Talis Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/28390/1/Oh-No%21---No-Pets-Allowed-%96-%28Part-One%29 Are you sick and tired looking for a place that will make your pets welcome? ade graham Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27706/1/Cooling-UK-Property-Market   It is of little surprise that recent interest rate rises have taken its toll on house prices across the UK. yaz shek Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27674/1/Fruitful-Tips-on-Buying-and-Selling-Property-at-Auction Irrespective of your experiences in buying and selling property at auction or moving into this field for the first time, there is always a lot to learn. Many of us consider this phrase in life "we learn from our mistakes". ron victor Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27625/1/Profitable-Real-Property-Market Real estate market finds tremendous changes over the period with advancement and improvements in the real estate market. Nowadays more number of sellers and buyers finds good entrance and exit for their real estate property. ron victor Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27576/1/Property-Investments Property is a good investment, so they always say, but let's look at a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing your property. You can improve your chances of your investment blossoming into a wonderful asset by taking note of these simple things... Roger Theron Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27536/1/Ten-Tips-For-Buying-Rental-Properties This article will provide the top ten tips for buying rental properties. Buying rental properties is a good way to increase your assets. However, choosing the right rental property will be challenging. Here are a few things tocheck for prior to buying rental property. Brian Ankner Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27479/1/Why-Hiring-A-Productive-Realtor-Is-Essential Like any other industry, real estate has associated businesses and or partners that realtors consistently work with and this business association can mean all the difference between a great sales experience or a lousy one for the homeowner. Nef Cortez Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27468/1/Buyer-Beware%21-3-Foreclosure-Scams-and-How-to-Spot-Them If at any time the adage of "Let the buyer beware" were applicable, it would certainly be when a homeowner is experiencing foreclosure.  Distressed homeowners undergoing foreclosure are often approached by less than ethical business people… Nef Cortez Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27368/1/Identify-Home-Buyer%92s-Demands House property listed in the market for sale by the owner with the consideration to fetch a reasonable price finds good demand in the market. House properties which are listed in the market for sale may sometimes realize for good price consideration.  ron victor Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27362/1/How-to-Buy-a-TOWNHOUSE-the-No-Regrets-Way%96-%28Part-One%29 For free listings of the best Australian homes for sale, come to OzFreeOnline. This is Australia's freest free online classifieds. Whether it's commercial real estate, property for rent, property for sale, houses for rent or homes for sale in Australia. ade graham Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27042/1/Overcoming-Real-Estate-Fears%3A-4-Techniques-to-Call-a-Seller-Confidently Calling home sellers can be a scary idea-or it can be a lot of fun. Here's how to do it profitably and confidently... Danny Welsh Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27041/1/Money-seeds--Plant-Them-or-Lose-Them What is money to YOU? So many people have an irrational emotional attachment to money. Why? Danny Welsh Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27040/1/So-you-want-be-a-real-estate-investor%85 You are what you repeatedly do. More than anything, what matters is The TIME You INVEST. What do you do? Danny Welsh Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27014/1/Commercial-Land%3A-The-Asset-That-Lenders-Forgot My home loan is at 6% and you are telling me that a lender wants over 10% for a land loan?  The loan is made to the borrower, not the property. Craig Higdon Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26830/1/Benefits-Of-House-Property When house property is purchased by the buyer, he finds many benefits in its purchase. Only when the buyers finds adequate benefits in the house property, he will goes on for further continuation of the house transaction. ron victor Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26770/1/Home-Information-Packs---Fact-or-Fiction%3F Home Information Packs are going to transform the way the UK Property market works.  Lets split the fact from the fiction and find out what's really going on with Home Information packs. Chris Clarke Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26720/1/Real-Estate-Investing%92s-Inner-Game As you develop your commercial real estate investment techniques, remember to focus on your inner game to manifest your outer goals. Craig Higdon Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26424/1/Commercial-Real-Estate-Investment-Decisions For most people who have done some real estate investing, they have probably focused on residential investment properties. Craig Higdon Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26307/1/How-to-Get-Real-Estate-Leads-from-Your-Website There is no need wasting money with Real Estate Web Lead Generation Companies when you can generate local area web leads from your own real estate website. This article will tell you how to do it, step by step. Jenna Ryan Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26206/1/Is-it-the-Right-Time-to-Buy%3F While it's useful to take the property cycle into account, successful investors are those who rely on the history of property growth and make their asset selection based on proven fundamentals. Well-chosen commercial real estate and property for sale will always increase in value. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26168/1/Sale-of-House-at-a-Maximum-Price When a house is listed in the market for sale, it should be sold for a reasonable price. When the house property is sold for a reasonable price, then only both the buyer and seller will fetch a profit. ron victor Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26029/1/Financial-Factors-of-Home-Purchase When a house property is listed for sale in the market, the buyers will come with different price ranges to purchase the house property. To purchase the house property, the buyer should have enough price consideration for the property. ron victor Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26018/1/Home-Sales%3A-Do-You-Really-Know-the-Tax-Exclusion-Rules%3F Will you be selling your home soon? How much of the gain can you exclude from tax? Do you know the current rules? Do you know the exceptions? Did your spouse die, are you divorced, remarried or in the Armed Forces? All these circumstances require special planning. Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25862/1/Furniture-not-Included Real estate for sale is heady business.  But not necessarily so, if we just let more of our wits working, instead of letting our emotions taking over.  The rule then is always buy with your head and within your budget. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25757/1/Top-3-Reasons-to-Delay-Purchasing-a-Home Is there ever a time when you should NOT purchase a home?... This article evaluates the situations when it is best to hold off on purchasing a home. Nef Cortez Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25740/1/Before-You-Make-An-Offer--3-Things-A-Buyer-Should-Examine-About-a-Home%26%2339%3Bs-Exterior After an arduous search, you have found your "dream" home. Before you make an offer on the house, there are a few items you should check out about the exterior of your prospective home. Nef Cortez Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25604/1/Stability-and-Risk-of-Commercial-Property Commercial property is a property which is used for business purpose. This commercial property is different from the properties like agriculture, residential and other industrial purpose. Commercial property is the classification of the real estate which includes income generating from the property. ron victor Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25591/1/The-%231-Mistake-Sellers-Make-When-Selling-Their-Home While most sellers are familiar with some of the aspects of the home sale process they usually stumble in this one area. Nef Cortez Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25541/1/Lacombe-Alberta-Residential-Real-Estate-and-Housing Real estate in Lacombe Alberta for the years 2004 and 2005 were quite similar in that there were 92 residential permits acquired for an average total of just over twelve million dollars. Robert Smith Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25518/1/Making-An-Offer-On-Your-%26quot%3BDream%26quot%3B-Home So, as a first-time buyer you are ready to present your offer to the seller of the property you want. Here's a few points to keep in mind before you write up that offer and present it. Nef Cortez Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25419/1/Why-A-Buyer-Should-Protect-Himself-With-Title-Insurance While a part of most real estate transactions, many home buyers are not familiar with what Title Insurance is, what it protects and why they should make sure they purchase it. Nef Cortez Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25402/1/Home-Buyers---How-to-Avoid-Buyer%26%2339%3Bs-Remorse Any home buyer can avoid buyer's remorse by making sure he becomes as well informed about a home purchase before he buys and not afterwards.  This article explains some pointers to assist you in the process. Nef Cortez Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25377/1/Home-Sellers---%26quot%3BRight%26quot%3B-Pricing-Your-Home With a little knowledge of how realtors (as independent contractors) run their businesses, home sellers can get some insight as to why they need to avoid overpricing their homes when they get ready to sell. Nef Cortez Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25360/1/5-Mistakes-to-Avoid-When-Selling-Your-Home With so many recent changes in the real estate industry, sellers need to know what mistakes they need to avoid when listing their home for sale and what tried-and-true things they should hang on to. Nef Cortez Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25085/1/Outrageously-Low-Real-Estate-Offers-Are-Now-Getting-A-Second-Look-From-Sellers-and-Lenders "Knock, knock, who's there?" The door opens and no one is there. Bumps in the night are confused with buyers wanting to get in to see a home for sale. Dale Rogers Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25270/1/California-Renters-Squeezed-by-Lack-of-Affordable-Rentals As online real estate websites populate the internet, rental websites are gaining momentum and helping renters find affordable rental housing in California. Nef Cortez Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25253/1/Do-I-Need-a-Residential-Lease-or-Rental-Agreement%3F The fact is most states only allow a oral contract between the tenant and landlord to be legal for a short period of time, because oral contracts often go to court it is necessary to have a written lease or rental agreement. David Fagan Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25243/1/How-to-Navigate-the-Florida-Eviction-Process The Florida Eviction Process is complicated, but can be followed with a little guidance. This article entails the specific steps that need be taken in order to complete the process. Razvan Jr Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25235/1/Property-Versus-Shares This article provides information on property versus shares. Luke Andersen Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25234/1/Personal-Insurance-For-Property-Investors This article provides information on the importance of personal insurance for property investors. Luke Andersen Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25233/1/Managing-Risk-In-Property-Development This article provides information on managing risk in property development. Luke Andersen Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25232/1/When-To-Develop-Property This article provides information on the best time to develop property. Luke Andersen Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25139/1/Home-Buyers--Winning-the-Interest-Rate-Game%21 While most buyers know that buying a home is one of the biggest expenditures most people will make in a lifetime.   Nef Cortez Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25113/1/Factors-Affecting-the-Home-Offer-Price When the buyer and seller decided to buy or sell a home property in the market, at first they carry on with a price consideration for the house property. But there are many factors which will affect the value or price consideration of your house property. ron victor Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25070/1/Home-Buying-Without-the-Added-Stress Did you know that: Buying a home is a momentous event, and understandably, we make great efforts and take great pains just to find the perfect home.  But  this need not be a hassle.  Go on, log on to the friendly Web and find a home you can move into the stress-free way! Ester Rebecca del Fierro Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25028/1/Real-Estate-Video%26%2339%3Bs-on-the-Internet The internet has revolutionized real estate.  From text ads a decade ago, to picture ads five years ago.  The next big thing to change real estate's presence on the internet are video tours. Elias William Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25014/1/Why-Uncle-Sam-Wants-You-...To-Purchase-a-Home%21 Most first time homeowners do not realize the various tax incentives offered to homeowners by the U.S. Government. This article illustrates some of those tax incentives and discusses how home ownership contributes to an individual's personal net worth. Nef Cortez Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24958/1/Guide-to-Selling-Commercial-Real-Estate Did you know that commercial real estate is gaining popularity more than ever, but is still a difficult venture especially for the newbie agent?  Here are some tips you can do to successfully advertise your commercial property without denting your pocket. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24943/1/Commercial-Real-Estate-Syndication%3A-Controlling-the-Property Your goal is to control the property without risking any of your money.  As the Syndicator of group investment, you need to perform a Due Diligence investigation of the property. Craig Higdon Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24903/1/Buying-Austin-Texas-or-New-Mexico-Homes If you want to invest in a home in Texas or New Mexico or buy a home to live in here are some tips and information on these areas that can help you make a decision.  The key points about these areas are discussed. Rudy Silva Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24857/1/New-Homeowners-Tips-for-Household-Safety New homeowner's often forget about household safety.  This article lists the tips a new homeowner can use to improve safety in the home. Nef Cortez Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24715/1/Apartment-Hunting%3A--Make-the-Process-Painless Apartment hunting can be painless when you follow these easy steps. Kamau Austin Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24706/1/Commercial-Real-Estate-Syndication%3A-Property-Selection-and-Purchase%2C-Part-1 Let's assume that you've decided to start assembling groups of investors to buy investment real estate.  Here is a breakdown of property types and their attractiveness as syndication investments: Craig Higdon Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24703/1/Common-Mistakes-Done-By-The-Buyers-During-Purchase  Buyers usually fail to make some inspection, budget relating to home buying. This is the common mistake done by the buyers while they are dealing in home purchase. ron victor Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24688/1/Sell-Your-Home-By-Yourself Properties can be sold by the house owners individually. Selling the properties individually is not a difficult task. It depends upon the seller's interest, attitude and approach regarding the house sale. ron victor Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24540/1/A-Roadmap-for-Commercial-Real-Estate-Syndications%2C-Part-2 Each of the members of the LLC (as individuals) has to sign a Property Management Agreement that employs the Syndicator as the day to day manager of the commercial property investment. Craig Higdon Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24379/1/Buy-homes-online The homes available in California can be easily searched with the home sales professionals. This helps you in buying and selling activity of home in California. Searching through this site provides you varied information regarding online home sales in California. Make use of the resources provided in the website and avail the privileges for home buying and selling in California. ron victor Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24376/1/A-Roadmap-for-Commercial-Real-Estate-Syndication%2C-Part-1 One of the most important requirements for purchasing commercial property is having enough down payment money, called "equity," to complete the transaction.  Most people getting involved in group investments are usually under-informed or inexperienced with regard to the following group-investment concepts: Craig Higdon Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24369/1/Finding-The-Right-Real-Estate-Agent Selling or buying a house need not be a grueling task--not when you plan carefully. You can do it on your own, but if you really want to get the most out of your hard-earned money, then a real estate agent is your best ally in finding that perfect home. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24354/1/We-Buy-Homes-Fast Massachusetts, the beautiful place offers all reliable source of information necessary for the home buyers or home sellers. When people decided to buy or sell houses in Massachusetts, then it provides more different kind of houses for sale in Massachusetts. ron victor Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24138/1/Increase-curtail-Appeal-to-Sell-a-Home-%28Reproduction%29 It is a fact that increasing your home's curtailing appeal would certainly decrease the amount of time that takes to sell your home. A neat and clean exterior would let your buyer know that you have kept the house in good repair. Hire a window-washing service if possible to efficiently clean windows and clean away cobwebs and debris. divya sena Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24112/1/Real-Estate-Agents-in-India India is breathtakingly beautiful. If you've never been there, you should go. And if you are relocating there, you're very lucky. Emp Emp Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24073/1/My-take-on-Silver-Spring-Real-Estate I work in real estate, and I do pretty good business.  People often ask me, "How do you do so well?"  Well here's my secret, I've found an area that sells itself.  It's no secret that Silver Spring Real Estate is hot.  The market for housing is high anyway, and the area is to die for. Walter Stone Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23942/1/Commercial-Real-Estate%3A-Asking-the-Right-Questions There are many "insider" commercial real estate secrets.  One of the most important secrets is knowing the right questions to ask when investigating a commercial property investment.  Investing in real estate is a complex process.  One of the best place to start is to learn about your local commercial real estate market.  Craig Higdon Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23786/1/Lending-Changes%3A--Stated-Income-Documentation-Comes-to-Commercial For a while now I've written about the latest "change" in commercial lending:"The Small Balance Commercial Lender." These guys are re-writing the rules on commercial loans that are less than $3 Million. Craig Higdon Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23785/1/Financing-Strategies%3A--Shorten-Your-Term-with-Cash-Out Many purchased properties while prices were rising and even though rates were at historic lows, they chose adjustable rate mortgages in order to increase cash flow when they purchased or refinanced. Craig Higdon Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23558/1/Smart-Investment-in-Real-Estate-Markets The average person retires with a fixed income for this he works for 30 or 40 years. The only real difference between rich people and poor people is the way they think. A rich people always want to invest money to urn something, but average people don't think so. Real estate is one of the booming fields, today. So idea of investing in real estate is not bad. Emp Emp Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23528/1/There-is-No-Bad-Weather-to-Check-out-Real-Estate Sunny skies are what most of us look forward to when checking out real estates. It may be that we need the light, or we need the wakefulness, or we need the cheery mood to make the right decision.  But even bad weather can have its good sunny side.  Why? Read on. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23502/1/Bad-Credit-Loans-Are-Available Finding home mortgage loans are a reality for people with bad credit. Bad credit mortgage loans are offered by sub prime lenders. Hard money loans and bad credit mortgage loans are reserved for borrowers with poor to bad credit. Glenn Reschke Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23462/1/How-Do-You-Find-A-House%3F Are you searching for your dream house? Are you waiting for a listing? Are you looking a newspaper for a best house? Did you find a good real estate agent? ron victor Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23446/1/Upbeat-property-market-of-Pune This article provides information about property market in pune, india. Bikash joshi Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23433/1/Disappointment-For-New-2007-Millionaires-In-Monaco Living tax free doesn't always come cheap. Monaco property prices have matched New York and London in recent years, and property prices look likely to go even higher in Monaco next year. Economic indicators show positive signs for Europe's favourite tax haven. Roger Munns Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23410/1/Real-Estate-Forecast-Still-Strong%21 Recently organized a survey over the real estate is forecasting a minor decline in home sales for 2006, largely due to an increase in interest rates. Emp Emp Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23360/1/Puzzles-of-Property-Market Cool, sleek, swish, slick and all the other words that go their inadequate way to expressing the luxury and joy of a Nothing but where you live your life, means your home. And that has all the style and sheer gorgeousness that you might expect from a building designed by one of the hottest transatlantic architectural partnerships Emp Emp Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23357/1/Real-Estate-Agent A real estate broker or an agent is a person who act on behalf of the buyer and the seller i.e. customer and the supplier. Real estate agent is otherwise called as "sales person". More or less a sales person and the real estate agent are one and the same. They find the buyer and the seller who wish to buy and sell. ron victor Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23315/1/Real-Estate-Investing Real estate is a business, where the realtors will be dealing in an immovable property, like land, buildings. Real estate is also called as immovable property where it deals in a permantely fixed property. It is also considered as real property or realty. ron victor Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23194/1/Confessions-of-a-Real-Estate-Agent For the newbie, real estate can be a thorny, if not downright frustrating venture. It's basically a gamble; profits will come rushing in only after one or two years down the road. To really have the sweetest victories in real estates for sale, it takes patience, tactics, and well, a bit of imagination. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23074/1/House-for-Smell%3A-The-Powers-of-Odors-in-the-Real-Estate-Business Just as image is important in selling real estate, odors also play a crucial role in making or breaking a good deal.  The next time you're putting up your home for sale, don't just focus on the visible selling points of your home.  The unseen, smelly details count as well. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22881/1/Circling-The-Sunday-Paper-Classified-Real-Estate-Ads-Seemed-Futile-With-Their-Bad-Credit-Then-It-Happened Allen's left index finger was on it, but he couldn't believe what he was reading in the ad. He flipped the front page over to make sure it was the correct date. It would have been a cruel joke. Dale Rogers Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22939/1/Real-Estate-News%3A-the-inseparable-part-of-our-lives Real estate news has become an inseparable part of our daily lives and also occupies a very vital place in our economy. In the early 90's, real estate was a lucrative option to invest money, since prices were always escalating because of limited supply and heavy demand. Bikash joshi Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22866/1/Ways-to-Make-Your-House-More-Saleable Curb appeal is one of the most important aspects of your marketing and the first way to make a house more saleable. If the house or yard looks poorly maintained from the street, it is doubtful that many people will even desire further viewing. Tim Mai Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22719/1/Homes-For-Sale-and-Remorse-For-Free It's like this: You buy a house for a price, and they thrown in buyer's remorse for free.  Read on to know if your worries and doubts about your newly Ester Rebecca del Fierro Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22439/1/Real-Estate---Legal-Aspect   Ethane Shields Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22407/1/Understanding-the-Numeric-Implications-of-Owning-Real-Estate Perform a 5 year forecast.  Calculate the ROI of a project.  Compare two mortgages. Ed Gra Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22405/1/Johny-Riches%2C-Why-Real-Eate-is-the-most-secure-investment-one-can-make%21 Why is real estate is the most secure investment one can make?  What are Johnny Riches three phases to safe low cost high reward real estate investing. Johnny Riches Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1027/1/Will-a-1031-Property-Exchange-Solve-your-Problems%3F Are you thinking about retirement but need additional monthly income? If you own investment property, now might be the time to sell and keep all of your capital gains working for you. Paula Straub Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21921/1/How-to-Search-the-Las-Vegas-MLS-Listings This article is focused towards helping you understand how to do a quick, effective search in the MLS Listings for the city of Las Vegas. dave badger Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21848/1/Know-What-a-Residential-Lease-Form-is-Before-You-Sign The residential lease agreement form is a formal legal contract, and is used in the lease of apartments and homes. Renting a home or apartment is not as easy as money being exchanged,   David Fagan Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21709/1/5-Useful-Tips-in-Selling-Your-House Selling your house is a very serious matter that comes in to people's lives. You have to consider many things such as your target buyers, and the price of the house you're selling. You must have some guidelines that can help you as to how you can sell your house effectively. Read the rest of the article to have at least an idea on what are the things to consider in selling your own house. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21587/1/San-Diego-County---6th-Most-Populous-County-In-The-United-States In evaluating the largest cities in the United States, San Diego City ranked #8 with an estimated population size of 1,255,550. R Lall Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21476/1/Tips-for-Selling-Your-House You'll find home selling tips for houses, town homes, villas, and condominiums, scams to keep away from, how to opt a seller's real estate agent, what to set in your contract, real estate agent tricks to watch out for, and negotiating tips for dealing with tough buyers. ron victor Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21405/1/Wealthy-British-Lead-Real-Estate-Surge-Into-Monaco Global tax haven and the ultimate European travel destination for the wealthy, Monaco property prices have always been among the highest in the world. An influx of British property buyers is helping to push Monaco property prices higher still... Roger Munns Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21382/1/God-and-Real-Estate%97-When-You%92re-His%2C-It%92s-Yours God entrusts us with his estate so we must be good financial stewards. Real estate is a great way to prove our worthiness to handle more financial responsibilities as God's stewards on earth. Danny Welsh Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21081/1/About-buying-property-in-Cyprus Every place is unique, and every property investment comes with specific territory. This article reviews some of the specifics of buying property in Cyprus. David Leonhardt Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21008/1/Property-Foreclosure When a person buys a home, he has to take a loan regularly. The lenders, generally banks, keep the title to home collateral in this case. When the person is unable to pay the dues and payments in time, the ownership of the home is moved to the lender. ron victor Sun, 30 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20910/1/5-Useful-Tips-in-Buying-a-House Buying a house is a very serious matter that comes in to people's lives. It is very risky to invest your money in buying just any house you find. You must have some guidelines that can help you decide which house is the best for you. Read the rest of the article to have at least an idea on what are the things to consider in buying your own house. Ester Rebecca del Fierro Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20819/1/Luxury-Property-for-Sale-in-Bodrum-Turkey%3A-Your-Selection-Matters Market shows a huge demand for luxury property for sale in Bodrum Turkey. People are buying properties even at the lower and middle ends of the market. However before investing on any Turkish property for sale, one should remember a few important facts. John Mills Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20631/1/Buying-property-in-Spain%21-Got-all-necessary-information%3F More and more people like you are buying property in Spain. It is not simply Flamenco or Bull Fighting that is attracting tourists and tempting people to settle down there from around the world. But have you got all necessary information regarding Spanish property agents! Joe Ogden Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20615/1/1%2C-2%2C-3%25......Can-You-Say-Negative-Amortization%3F The basic information you should know before financing real estate with the negatively amortizing loan commonly called the "Option ARM" Paul Jerome Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20508/1/Selling-Your-House-without-Realtor There are essentially two approaches to selling a house. First, there is the conventional method of using a real estate agent to sell your house. ron victor Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20507/1/How-To-Sell-Houses-At-Auctions How To Sell Houses At Auctions ron victor Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20329/1/Chandigarh-Real-Estate-Revamps-With-Burgeoning-Finance Real estate and finance in India have become inter-related in the present days. As the real estate scenario in Chandigarh takes an upward move, the housing finance companies are setting a competitive edge for each other which in turn have benefited the consumers. steven markig Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20305/1/Lake-Tahoe-Real-Estate-Investments Lake Tahoe is perfectly situated just a few hours drive from the sophistication of San Francisco and just over the mountains from the sparkle of Reno, Nevada. parvesh kumar Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20277/1/Gurgaon%3A-An-Investment-Destination The return on investment in realty sector is amazing and is far better than stocks, mutual funds, fixed deposits or any other investment option. Everybody from individuals to corporate houses have availed the facility of housing loans to invest in properties. Steven Mark Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20185/1/Selling-Real-Estate-%96-Think-like-a-Business-Man The decision to sell your home is one that should not be taken lightly. Make sure you understand the ramifications. If you decide to sell, put your best foot forward with the property. Emp Emp Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19922/1/Ethics-In-Real-Estate In real estate, the opposite has occurred. Thousands of agents, focused on self-interest, have developed systems and habits which are so bad they can't help hurting sellers and buyers. They do the wrong thing almost instinctively. Emp Emp Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19765/1/Real-Estate-Information-on-Website To assist people when researching the Indian property market, onlineghar.com contains current and useful data about Indian property on their website. Their distinctive position as an impartial resource means that they are uniquely positioned to provide price trend information for different types of Indian property. Emp Emp Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19745/1/REAL-ESTATE-FOR-YOU Work in real estate is personally rewarding, ever-changing and challenging and the issue is near and dear to every heart. Some people will be grieving - some people will be filled with sorrow.  Emp Emp Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19685/1/LOOKING-FOR-DREAM-PROPERTY-AT-AN-AFFORDABLE-PRICE%3F India Real Estate Sector is booming. The returns at 10-13% per annum are almost 50% higher than those in the US and Europe and the current demand far outstrips availability in several metros. Emp Emp Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19665/1/Composite-Decking-and-Cedar-Siding%2C-Value-and-Appearance Read our tips and advice on decking, siding, trim, railing and millwork products. Scott White Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19292/1/Malta-Property-Soars-In-Value Malta has seen her properties rise by more than any other EU country, and there's no sign of a slow down for the years ahead. Roger Munns Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19240/1/Real-Estate-Auctions-Online-and-Offline If you are interested in either buying a house to live in or buying a house or property for an investment, you should look into real estate auctions. Nancy Woodward Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19002/1/Finding-Your-Real-Estate-Professional Choose your real estate professional with the same care you use to hire an employee.  Conduct interviews. Nancy Woodward Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18934/1/The-Benefits-of-a-Real-Estate-Directory-to-Visitors Web directories are known as accessible one-stop information destinations. Their listings contain the addresses of member websites, whose contents have been indexed and organized based on specific subject matters. Puripong Koomsin Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18912/1/7-Proven-Strategies-to-Avoid-a-Foreclosure-and-Save-your-Home If you or someone you know is headed toward foreclosure, or are already in foreclosure, you need to know your rights and options now. Steve Groom Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18863/1/5-Steps-to-Take-Before-Listing-Your-Homestead Preparation is key.  Take the time to prepare yourself and your house before you list it. This  will make the process less stressful for you.  Do a little homework first. Nancy Woodward Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18711/1/Cost-Segregation--Isn%26%2339%3Bt-my-CPA-already-doing-this%3F Most commercial property owners, even those who use professional accountants, fail to take advantage of cost segregation, a tax mechanism that could generate substantial savings in federal income. Patrick O'Connor Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18688/1/Real-Estate-Flipping%3A-Not-Gymnastics%2C-But-Lots-of-Exercise Find out what real estate "flipping" is really all about.  The truth to turning over properties. Salvatore Vannutini Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18146/1/Lake-Arrowhead---California-Alps If you're one of the many people who have added the Alps to their list of destinations to visit someday, take heart.  There are places closer to home that offer those same stunning vistas.  One such place, in fact, is a short drive from Los Angeles, in San Bernardino county: Lake Arrowhead, California. Lee Rummage Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18169/1/The-Slovak-Tiger-Economy---Property-Investment-Heaven-in-Bratislava Slovakia has long been identified by corporations and economic commentators as one of the most progressive new economies in Central Europe and most promising for foreign investment. This article discusses the property investment potential in Bratislava that has been created by this. Bruce Stronge Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18115/1/Condominiums-Philippines%2C-condos-Philippines%2C-Manila-condos%2C-Philippine-condos%2C-real-estate-Philippines%2C-Malate-condos Your guide to condominiums in the Philippines. Glenda Joyce Wong Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18038/1/Travelling%3F-Serviced-apartments-are-cheaper%21 The cost effectiveness of serviced apartments makes them an ideal second home for expatriates as well as business executives from overseas who require comfort to work and relax during short-term projects. Natalie Wakefield Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17758/1/Foreclosed-Properties We all have the dream of owning are own homes. But not all of us see that dream becoming a reality. Wilson Davalos Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17436/1/Real-Estate-Options-and-Demographic-Data Real estate options bring great risks, but they also bring the possibility of great rewards. Studying demographic data can help reduce those risks and increase the rewards. David Leonhardt Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17256/1/Will-My-Children-Be-Able-to-Afford-a-Home%3F With skyrocketing real estate market, homeownership is becoming out of reach for many. Find out if your children will be able to afford a home in the near future. Nef Cortez Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17109/1/7-Simple-Steps-To-Real-Estate-Investing Learn to succeed in real estate. Heather Seitz Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17001/1/Real-Estate-Investing----Motivated-Buyer%3F A motivated buyer is, first and foremost, a salesman and his product is himself. Creating an emotional connection with the seller will get you through the front door far easier than spouting off a flood of meaningless facts and figures. Mike Burke Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16930/1/7-Simple-Tips-For-Flipping-Real-Estate It's not too late to invest in real estate. The fastest way to get started in real estate is to start flipping houses. If you follow 7 Simple Tips, you'll make more money - faster, easier, and with less effort. Heather Seitz Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6430/1/Where-to-invest-in-real-estate%3F Where should you invest in real estate? If you know an area well, and have enough experience investing in real estate, you can make money almost anywhere. Steve Gillman Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6213/1/Bright-Future-for-Indian-Real-Estate-Consultancy Real Estate Consultancy has come a long way in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. So much so that it has also caught on with the booming internet usage. Now one can get information as well as buy, sell and rent property online.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p> Rajat Rajvansh Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6145/1/Negotiating-a-Successful-Home-Sale Negotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a good agreement - one in which the underlying interests of both seller and buyer are met. The results of a poor agreement may come back to haunt the parties after the closing. Here are some thoughts to consider as you prepare to negotiate the sale of your home. Roselind Hejl Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1064/1/Gatlinburg%26%2339%3Bs-Real-Estate-Market Real estate in Gatlinburg is thriving. While the 2000 census estimated that some 3,300 people live year-round in Gatlinburg, many thousands more visit during every season of the year. Jason Gluckman Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1060/1/Gatlinburg-Cabin-Rentals Gatlinburg cabin rental options range from old-fashioned rustic "log cabins" to cottages, Swiss-style Chalets, and upscale condominiums full of luxurious modern amenities. Jason Gluckman Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/979/1/Buying-Real-Estate-in-Steamboat-Springs Whatever your taste in real estate you can find what you want at a price you can afford somewhere in or around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Remember, Steamboat Springs is really a mountain range. Elizabeth Morgan Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/842/1/Title-Insurance-%96-Examples-of-Problems-and-Advice What is title insurance and why should any buyer get it when purchasing a home (single family, townhouse, condo, apartment, or whatever format your home purchase takes)?  Doesn't the attorney or settlement company handling the closing see to it that you have a clear title?  Isn't this just another way for someone to siphon a few coins off a real estate transaction? Raynor James Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/722/1/Good-Faith-Deposit-%96-Real-Estate-Transactions In a real estate transaction, a touchy issue is how much trust the seller has in a buyer. The existence of a good faith deposit helps put a seller at rest. Raynor James Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/581/1/Is-Vacation-Rental-Ownership-Your-Business-Opportunity%3F Some people dream of owning a vacation rental home in a sunny climate. Others dread the commitment. Vacation rental owners share their advice with anyone considering this business. David Leonhardt Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/483/1/Home-Loans-and-Mortgages-%96-One-Third-of-Homes-in-U.S.-Overvalued A new study by National City Corp. looked at home values for 299 American cities and compared them to where they "should be" based on a number of economic factors that determine home prices. Charles Essmeier Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/461/1/How-To-Find-a-Real-Estate-Agent You may be of the opinion that you don't need a real estate agent and that using one will add to the cost of buying your new home. Alex Fir Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/356/1/Selling-Your-Home-on-Your-Own-%96-Examples-of-Problems-and-Solutions What can go wrong? About a gazillion things, but this is true if you're working with a broker, too. A broker is probably more experienced than you, and may well have confronted and solved your problem on a previous home sale. If you can stay calm and think under stressful conditions, you can be your own problem solver without the need for a broker. Plus, there is no guarantee the broker will get it right. Raynor James Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/355/1/Selling-Your-Home-Yourself-%96-Pricing-It-Appropriately When you're selling your own property, whether it's a house, townhouse, condo, apartment, a finished lot, raw land, a farm, a ranch, or whatever, the first thing to get right is the price you ask for it.  If you work with a broker, the legwork is done for you.  When you work as a FSBO (for sale by owner), you need to figure it out yourself.  Let's look at how to do just that. Raynor James Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10347/1/Home-Loans-and-Mortgages-%96-Watch-Out-for-Dangerous-Subprime-Loans The "subprime" lending market targets consumers with below average credit, but sometimes even those with good credit can get stuck with less-than-ideal interest rates. Here's what you need to know. Charles Essmeier Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10344/1/Home-Equity-Loan-%96-Home-Theater-Adds-Fun-and-Value Adding a home theater to your house will provide your family with entertainment and add value to your home. You can use a home equity loan or line of credit to add to your home's equity. Charles Essmeier Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10341/1/Buying-Houses-For-Sale-By-Owner You might think buying houses for-sale-by-owner would be the same as buying those listed with a real estate agent. There are differences, however - important ones. Steve Gillman Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10324/1/Selling-Your-Home-%96-Be-Sure-It-Shows-Well Whether you are selling a house, townhouse, condo or apartment, there are universal tips that will help it sell. Primary among those tips are making sure your home "shows well." Raynor James Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10187/1/Hiring-Rental-Property-Management Having good rental property management means less stress and more time to invest in other projects. Here are some of the questions to ask before hiring. Steve Gillman Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10159/1/Making-Money-In-Real-Estate---Ten-Ways What are the basic ways of making money in real estate? Buying low, selling high, and eight more are covered here. Steve Gillman Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10141/1/Real-Estate-Investment---A-Simple-Formula Real estate investment comes in many forms. This one is for when you have some money to invest and want a great return. Steve Gillman Sun, 31 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10137/1/Zero-Down---How-To-Do-It Can you really get into a new home or investment with zero down? Yes, and there are many ways to do it. Steve Gillman Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10127/1/Buy-or-Sell-First%3F When it comes to home buying, the ideal situation would be to find a new home, just as you receive an offer on your existing home. You would then be able to close concurrently and move into your new home a few days prior to closing on your previous home. This does happen more often than not, but anyone looking to buy a new home needs to consider all the possible scenarios. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9941/1/Home-Equity-Line-of-Credit-%96-Great-for-Remodeling-Projects Home equity loans are great for financing home remodeling projects, such as adding a room. For ongoing projects with a lot of small purchases and an open-ended timeframe, a home equity line of credit might be a better choice. Charles Essmeier Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9899/1/Investment-Property---Leveraging-Rental-Property-Equity Investing in rental property is a great strategy for building wealth. With the housing market slowing down, this article dicusses a strategy for locking in your investment property gains. Richard Chapo Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9891/1/Euro-Tax-Haven-Threat Media reporting of an EU tax directive, effective from July 1, suggests the European tax havens of Monaco and Andorra could be under threat. Tribune Properties contend that the real incentive for expats moving to Monaco and Andorra remains intact - no income tax and no inheritance tax. Roger Munns Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9875/1/Rental-Properties---10-Tips-For-Better-Cash-Flow How do you get more income from your rental properties? Raising the rent comes to mind, but there are many other ways. Steve Gillman Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9861/1/Refinance-Rental-Property---Don%5C%27t-Sell-It Think it\'s time to sell those rental houses, or that apartment building you own? You may reconsider once you see the advantages of refinancing over selling. Steve Gillman Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9844/1/Types-Of-Real-Estate---An-Investors-Choice You want to invest in which types of real estate? Land, apartment buildings, rentals houses - They each have their advantages. Steve Gillman Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9826/1/Make-Money-As-A-Slumlord The best profits are often made at the extremes. If your aren\'t going to invest in million-dollar condos, why not consider the other extreme - be a slumlord. Steve Gillman Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9983/1/Finding-Southern-California-Real-Estate-Foreclosure-Property If you want to find southern California real estate foreclose property its best to use services that make it their business to provide listings. At one time finding distressed properties was primarily in the hands of experts that make a full time living purchasing southern California real estate foreclosure property, normally doing some cleanup, repair and restoration and then selling the property for a handsome profit. Rolf Rasmusson Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9812/1/Your-Real-Estate-Investment-Team Realestate investment isn\'t something you should do alone. Partners, you can do without, but a good agent, banker, and others should be a part of your team. Steve Gillman Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9810/1/Sell-property--spend-a-little%2C-save-a-lot Sellers Beware- If you don't spend out on home improvements to complete major repairs it could have a disproportionate affect on the value of the property. nick marr Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9809/1/Ten-Myths-Of-Real-Estate-Investing There are a many myths about real estate investing. Most are based on a grain of truth - and a lot of misunderstanding. Steve Gillman Sat, 09 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9756/1/Ten-Methods-Of-Creative-Financing How many ways are there to finance real estate? Who knows, but here are ten creative financing techniques to get you started. Steve Gillman Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9738/1/Seller-Financing---Six-Safety-Tips There are some good reasons why you may want to offer seller financing when you sell your home or investment property. Here\'s how to be safe when you do. Steve Gillman Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9731/1/Is-Second-Home-Ownership-In-Your-Future%3F According to the National Association of REALTORS?(NAR), a record 2.82 million second homes were sold in 2004. Given attractive interest rates, a strong housing market, and the increasingly mobile lifestyle of North Americans, it comes as no surprise that the resort and second home market is enjoying steady growth. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9727/1/Strategies-for-Selling-a-Vacant-Home Homeowners employ one or more of these strategies to hasten the sale of a vacant property and protect it during the process. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9726/1/ACCESSIBILITY-REQUIREMENTS-FOR-FAIR-HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FAIR HOUSING Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9725/1/NAHB%92s-Voluntary-Model-Green-Home-Building-Guidelines The voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to move environmentally friendly home building concepts further into the mainstream marketplace. Currently, there are approximately thirty communities throughout the U.S. that have green home building programs in place or in development. By developing the set of voluntary national guidelines, NAHB intends to help facilitate the adoption of green home building practices and the formation of additional local programs in the parts of the country not currently served by programs. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9724/1/Preserve-Equity%2C-Build-for-the-Future-Using-a-1031-Tax-Exchange Thinking of trading up on an investment resort property? If so, look into 1031 Tax Exchanges (based on IRS Code Section 1031), which allow taxpayers to defer taxes on capital gains resulting from the sale of investment real estate, often a sizable sum since combined Federal and State taxes can run as high as 38 percent. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9723/1/Buying-a-Newly-Built-Home%3F-Ten-Benefits-of-Using-a-Real-Estate-Professional It might not seem necessary to involve a real estate professional in a transaction where a buyer can deal directly with a builder. However, by using a real estate professional, you have someone to protect your interests and guide you along the right path. Here are 10 advantages to using a real estate professional when buying a newly constructed home. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9722/1/Feel-At-Home-Faster-After-You-Move Moving to a new community can be a great adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for settling-in. Incorporate these tips into an action plan, and you'll stay focused, organized and proactive-just what's needed to put roots down fast. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9721/1/GREEN-BUILDING-MEDIA-FACT-SHEET--Past%2C-Present-%26-Future Specialized, niche home builders began constructing resource-efficient, environmentally sensitive homes in the early 1970s. The home building industry coined the phrase "green building?in the late 1980s/early 1990s, turning a movement into a quiet revolution. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9720/1/What-is-Tax-Deferred-Exchange%3F Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, owners of real estate held for investmentor use in a trade or business can swap their property tax-free for \"like-kind\" real estate.Exchanges are made for people wanting to stay invested in real estate, increase their leverage and to avoid paying hefty taxes upon the sale of property. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9719/1/What-Should-You-Do-If-Your-Home-Isn%92t-Selling%3F It can be very frustrating to put your home on the market, expecting a fast sale, only to find that after six months you're still waiting for an offer. What can you do? Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9718/1/Real-Estate-Tax-Incentives Tax incentives for real estate investors can often make the difference in your tax rates. Deductions for rental property can often be used to offset wage income. Tax breaks can often enable investors to turn a loss into a profit. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9717/1/How-to-Eliminate-Risk-in-Real-Estate-Investment Avoid 12 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Investors and Ensure High Rates of Return! Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9716/1/Old-House%3F-New-House%3FWeighing-Your-Options Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with solid construction, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We wax poetic and wistfully recall the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we've known. On the other hand, how do the old homes we admire compare with newly minted models-and what should we consider before deciding which to buy? Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9715/1/Title-Insurance-Protects-Your-Financial-Investment You purchase homeowners insurance to protect yourself financially in case something happens to your property or its contents. However homeowners insurance won\'t protect your financial interests if a matter arises regarding past ownership of your property. That is where title insurance comes in. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9714/1/10-Important-Tips-to-Successful-Real-Estate-Investing When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know: Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9713/1/Victorian.-Modern.-Colonial.-What%92s-Your-Architectural-Style%3F You are attracted to a home for more than its number of bedrooms and square footage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, you are drawn to the individual character of a home. Part of what makes up that character is its architecture style. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9712/1/Purchase-Your-First-Home-with-Confidence If you are making the transition from renter to homeowner, you\'re not alone. In 2004, 40 percent of homebuyers were purchasing for the first time, according to \"The 2004 National Association of REALTORS?Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.\" Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9711/1/Law-%26-Logic-of-Homeowner-Association-Capital-Reserves In October 1999, Oregon was one of the first states that enacted a significant improvement to its Condominium and Planned Community regarding capital reserve planning, a process by which homeowner associations plan and fund future repairs and replacements. For many associations, the process became mandatory although there was an \"escape clause\" for pre-October 99 Oregon communities. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9700/1/Ten-Ways-Of-Financing-Real-Estate Real estate financing used to mostly be a predictable combination of a downpayment and bank mortgage. Now there are so many options, for mome buyers and investors. Steve Gillman Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9684/1/Four-Reasons-To-Offer-Seller-Financing Do you absolutely need to get cash for your property? If not, why not make it easier to buy and make more money with seller financing? Steve Gillman Sun, 03 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9682/1/Real-Estate-Feasibility-Study-%28Income-Side%29---%241.2-Billion-Developer-Tells-You-How-To-Do-Onee There are two sides to a feasibility study and in an earlier article I discussed the cost side of the format and: Now Let\'s Discuss The Income Side - \"Without the Sales Income, All You've Done Is Spend Money, And Anyone Can Do That.\" Colm Dillon Sun, 03 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9678/1/10-Ways-To-Find-Investment-Properties If you invest in real estate or hope to, you have to find properties that make sense. Everyone watches signs and newspapers, but what more can you do? Steve Gillman Sat, 02 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9672/1/Hiring-A-Contractor---10-Mistakes-To-Avoid Ready to add that extra bedroom, or get the roof replaced? Avoid the common mistakes People make when hiring a contractor. Steve Gillman Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9651/1/Real-Estate-Feasibility-Study-%28Cost-Side%29---%241.2-Billion-Developer-Tells-You-How-To-Do-One Without completing a feasibility study you will not be able to apply to a Lender for development finance - that makes it pretty important. Colm Dillon Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9619/1/Residential-Unit-Development---%241.2-Billion-Developer-Tells-You-How-To-Start Creating a multi unit development on one Lot is one level up the rung from the normal residential house entry point for most of us in real estate development. So today I want to take you to that next level and talk about developing several residences on one Lot. Colm Dillon Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9617/1/Investing-in-Real-Estate-%26-REITs Real estate investing runs the gamut in terms of risk and investment success. The first rule of real estate investing, even before location, location, location, is be very careful with whom you are dealing. For some reason, real estate is fraught with unscrupulous characters, many of whom you'll see on late night television commercials with their \"no-money\" down methods of becoming millionaires. Only a very small percent of these so-called real estate gurus are legitimate. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9616/1/Estate-Planning Estate planning can enable you to control your property while you are alive, take care of you and your loved ones if you become disabled, and give what you have to whom you want, the way you want, and when you want, and if you wish, you can save every last tax dollar, professional fee, and court cost possible. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9615/1/1031-Exchange-Rules-and-Requirements Following is a reproduction of the IRS\'s rules and requirements for 1031 tax deferred exchanges with regards to real property. If you have any questions regarding the sale of your real property or questions about what qualifies for a 1031 exchange or not, please consult your tax professional. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9614/1/Estate-Taxes---It-Pays-to-Plan-Ahead Estate taxes. It's not enough to simply know they exist, and to know strategies to minimize them. When it comes down to it, you need to plan how you and your family will eventually pay them. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9613/1/Tenants-in-Common-%28TIC%29 Tenants in Common is a way of sharing ownership of property among two or more people. Each tenant holds an undivided interest in the property, and each tenant may own a different size portion of the property. Tenants in common ownership may be established in many different ways: through a will, deed, or other document of title. Today Tenants in Common (TIC) ownership has become a popular way for people to complete 1031 tax deferred exchanges when they hold title as an individual or other entity and would like to participate in a partnership or partnership style structure. Other people are using Tenant in Common structures to purchase multi-family real estate that may be suitable for a condominium (condo) conversion after a certain seasoning period. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9612/1/Prepare-Your-Rental-Property-for-Occupancy Among your many responsibilities as a landlord, the law provides for a warranty of implied habitability. This means that the dwelling must be considered habitable and any known problems must be fixed before you allow a tenant to take occupancy. Neda Dabestani-Ryba Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9611/1/Land-Subdivision---%241.2-Billion-Developer-Tells-You-How-To-Do-iT Land subdivision is a bit like helping Mom slice up her beautiful Apple Pie; it's all so easy when, like Mom, you've done it a few times. So let's see if we can get the ingredients for a land subdivision correct so you can do it right first time, OK? Colm Dillon Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9552/1/For-Sale-By-Owner-Is-A-Mistake Do you think you\'ll save a lot of money if you sell it yourself? Get ready for a rude awakening, and call a good real estate agent. Steve Gillman Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9551/1/10-Steps-For-Selling-Your-Own-Home If you have decided to sell your own home, at least have a clear understanding of value, and watch out for common mistakes. Steve Gillman Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9511/1/MORAL-ARMOR%5C%27S-Economic-Warning-for-Americans The Author of Moral Armor warns Americans about the economic peril being brought about by the Federal Reserve, and how to stop it. Ronald Springer Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9476/1/The-Key-To-Creative-Real-Estate-Investing How many ways are there to make money with real estate? Who knows, but why not learn the key to all of them? Steve Gillman Sun, 19 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9449/1/Sell-Your-Income-Property-For-More You can sell your rental property for much more, by doing a few simple things. Why not get top dollar? Steve Gillman Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9416/1/Selling-Your-House%3A-Ten-Tips You know you should clean up the house when you are trying to sell it. What else can you do to get it sold fast, and at a higher price? Steve Gillman Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9397/1/Real-Estate-Negotiation-Secrets Real estate investors use powerful techniques to get what they want. Why not do the same when you buy your new home? Steve Gillman Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9146/1/Make-Money-With-Room-Rentals We made more than $7,000 per year profit from the rooms in our home - while we were living in it. Steve Gillman Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8915/1/Our-House-Cost-%2417%2C500 There are cheap homes for sale all over the country. We bought one in a great little town in the mountains of western Montana. It cost us $17,500. Steve Gillman Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8912/1/Money-Does-Talk%21 When buying something, you can buy in one of two markets. The first is buying on terms in the retail market and the second is buying in the wholesale cash market. This can be illustrated by referring to the biggest purchase we all make in our lifetime - Real Estate. Willard Michlin Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8788/1/How-to-make-money-with-Real-Estate Real Estate investing is easy and fortunes are made in a simple manner. For example, an investor decides that a desert area will eventually become an industrial development. He purchases a number of acres at a very low price. If his guess turns out to be correct, ten years later he sells the land hundred times more than what he paid for it. This can happen in any part of the country and is not an exceptional case. youstop Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8777/1/How-To-Buy-A-Conservatory-In-The-UK Tips on how to buy a conservatory in the UK. T. O&#x27; Donnell Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8776/1/How-To-Buy-Double-Glazing-In-The-UK Tips on how to buy double glazing in the UK. T. O&#x27; Donnell Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8480/1/Don%5C%27t-Get-Stuck-Having-To-Deal-With-The-Seller%5C%27s-Household-Hazardous-Wastes---After-You-Move-In%21 I have a confession to make! I was just outside with Frankie (my dog) and noticed I still had an old car battery sitting by the foundation, at the rear of my house. Yes, I\'ll admit it\'s not right, and quite environmentally insensitive (stupid) for me to have it there. However, even though I know I should have disposed of it by now, that fact is, it\'s still there. Seeing it there prompted me to think about, if I was selling my home, how easy something like that would me to \'forget\' about and leave behind - for the buyers to deal with. Don Berthiaume Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8431/1/Buying-property-in-the-Caribbean-Antigua-%26-Barbuda For sun-lovers and swimmers, there is said to be a first-class beach for every day of the year. Most of them never get crowded, and all are protected by reefs. If you find yourself visiting the same beach twice, get a boat out to one of the 30 off-shore islets, where you'll find even more. nick marr Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8430/1/Are-you-sure-you-want-to-buy-in-Dominican-Republic-our-guide White sandy beaches, impressive mountain ranges veined with spectacular rivers and waterfalls, and saltwater lakes teeming with exotic wildlife are just part of the Dominican Republic\'s appeal. nick marr Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8429/1/Buying-property-in-Barbados-a-useful-guide With it\'s warm climate, social and political stability and friendly people, Barbados is the perfect place to purchase that retirement house or holiday home. nick marr Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8428/1/Buying-in-the-Bahamas-know-the-score Bahamas Real Estate-know the score The country of hundreds of islands nick marr Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8404/1/Complete-Home-Rehab-in-10-Days This report is about taking a house and restoring it to an aesthetically pleasing dwelling that has reclaimed its functional utility. In effect,it is the anti-aging medication for bricks and mortar. youstop Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8376/1/Will-The-Real-Home-Buying-Guide...Please-Stand-Up%3F Use Google right now and do a search on, \"Home Buying Guide\". Take a few minutes to check and see what\'s out there and then come right back. Now, try \"Home Buyer Guide\" and check to see what\'s out there for that. Overwhelming, isn't it? And that's exactly the problem facing today's prospective homebuyers; not knowing how to sort through all of the information that is offered to them when buying a home. Do you know what the other problem is? Don Berthiaume Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8373/1/Invasion-from-the-British%21 Increasing House Prices in the UK and a desire to get out of the gloomy weather has made Florida irresistible for the British. Florida has always been a popular place for the British to buy a holiday or retirement home. It remains the retirement destination of choice for the majority of British overseas buyers. The over 50s now make up over 33% of the UK's population and this is set to increase. Forecasts suggest that Florida will continue to benefit from this sector of the market for years to come. It's a fact Florida real estate is good value for money compared to what can be purchased in the UK. youstop Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8368/1/Tax-Season%3A-Rental-Income-and-Expenses Generally, cash or the fair market value of property you receive for the use of real estate or personal property is taxable to you as rental income. Income and expenses related to real estate rentals are usually reported on Schedule E Form 1040. Income and expenses related to personal property rentals are reported on Schedule C Form 1040 or C-EZ Form 1040 if you are in the business of renting personal property. youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8367/1/Top-10-things-to-look-for-in-a-Mortgage-Broker The term mortgage broker has really come under fire in recent years, and with good reason. We have all known brokers whose dealings have been less than ethical at best and somewhat illegal at worst. For this reason, I have compiled a list of things to look for in an ethical, reliable, dependable mortgage broker. I would like to get my job title out of the list of "dirty words." youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8366/1/Buying-Properties-in-Pre-Foreclosure Buying properties in pre-foreclosure can be the most profitable segment of a real estate entrepreneur's business! Unfortunately, it is the most misunderstood. Hopefully, this chapter will shed some much-needed light on the pre-foreclosure subject and how and why you should become involved. youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8363/1/How-I-Went-From-Milking-Goats-To-Real-Estate-Riches%21 In many ways I\'ve come a long way from the small northern California farm where I grew up in a doublewide trailer surrounded by old Quonset Huts that served as rentals. In other respects, it\'s as if I\'ve never left. youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8362/1/Finding-Good-Deals-in-Real-Estate A thriving real estate investor or retailer solves a lot of other people's problems; that's how you become successful. The more knowledge, ability, experience, contacts, and resources you have, the more solutions you can begin to offer people in solving their problems. In addition to this, you will be ahead of the pack if you can get people calling or coming to you with their specific problem first. youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8361/1/Fixer-Houses%3A-High-Profits%2C-Low-Risk William Nickerson, author and fix up millionaire, began fixing rental houses over fifty years ago. Bill concludes in his best selling book, How I Turned $1000 into Three Million in My Spare Time, \"The chances for success are 1600 times better owning and operating rental properties than for starting another type of business.\" If you need more convincing, I suggest you write to Bank of America Business Services Dept. or Dun and Bradstreet Credit Rating Service, Inc. The information they provide about starting other businesses and the odds for success are quite gloomy by comparison. youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8359/1/Using-Real-Estate-Options... Real Estate Options! Learn How To Make Money Without Ever Having To Buy Real Estate... youstop Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7921/1/Before-Selling-Your-Home Don\'t just jump into selling your home without considering a few important factors. Read to find out more. Sameer Panjwani Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34247/1/Facing-the-Opposition---Part-II In part I we talked about our property that was filled with mobile homes. We are ready to turn this into a residential property. Where do we go from here? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34246/1/Facing-the-Opposition---Part-I You have a piece of ocean property, currently a mobile home park.  You would like to re-zone it for a high-rise.  What opposition could you face when going about this? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34245/1/Criteria-for-Equities---Part-II In part one we were working on a deal. In part 2, we will continue going over the four important criteria we need to consider when determining if this deal is right for us. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34191/1/Criteria-with-Small-Equities---Part-I You are in a small town with a lot of pre-foreclosures with small equities: is there anything there worth fishing? You need to look for several different criteria. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34190/1/Agreement-for-Deed-and-Other-Questions---Part-II In part one we left off deciding whether or not we would drop the agreement for deed. In part two we will continue our scenario. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34189/1/Agreement-for-Deed-and-Other-Questions---Part-I Can a second mortgage holder force a foreclosure? This is a question you might be asking yourself if you are in this situation. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34002/1/Get-Those-Houses-Sold%21-Part-III In part three we are going to dig deeper. Will the solutions we discussed in part two really work? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34001/1/Get-Those-Houses-Sold%21-Part-II We left off in part one talking about what you need to do. The biggest thing you might find yourself needing is cash flow. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34000/1/Get-Those-Houses-Sold%21-Part-I Now I'd like to talk about a situation that you (hopefully) will not find yourself in. It may be important to talk about it. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33965/1/Vacant-House%3A-What%92s-my-move%3F Say you have an option on a house for sale and it is out of state. It has been on the market (off and on) for over five years. The house is vacant as the owner lives out of state. What do you do? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33964/1/A-Seller%92s-Market%3A-Do-you-know-where-to-shop%3F Where is the best place to find people who need or want to sell their homes? Now this is a good question. This is also a loaded question. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33949/1/Commercial-Real-Estate%3A-What-is-my-role%3F Let's take a moment to talk about commercial real estate and your specific role in a deal. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33709/1/How-to-proceed-in-land-trust-Part-IV Remember our friend? The owner who still hasn't left our home? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33708/1/How-to-proceed-in-land-trust-Part-III Remember your great house?  Remember the great deal with the potential to make an additional 20%?  And lastly, remember the owner who is still living in your house? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/33656/1/Getting-your-first-deal%3A-Which-direction-should-you-take%3F-Part-III-Entitlement-timeframes. Say your state poses a bit of a challenge from an entitlement standpoint. As we discussed in parts I and II, you have worked on your first deal-and it is coming along! Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32190/1/You-Too-Can-Cash-in-On-the-Pre-Foreclosure-Market There are lots of ways to invest your money.  Investing in the real estate market can be a great way to invest your money and even make money if you don't have any capital! Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32014/1/How-to-Keep-the-Bank-from-Getting-a-Judgment-against-the-Homeowner When working with a bank on a short sale you may find that the bank is insisting on the right to file for a deficiency judgment against the homeowner for the write-off amount.  However, it is possible to stop the banks from filing a deficiency judgment! Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32013/1/What-Happens-to-the-Homeowner%92s-Finances-after-a-Short-Sale%3F The homeowner can't have a clean get away after a short sale on their defaulted property sale.  They'll have to face the possibility of a judgment for the remainder of the mortgage or having to deal with the IRS! Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32012/1/Problems-with-the-Simultaneous-Close%3F-Instead%2C-try-the-%91Assignment-of-Contract%92  It's not uncommon for you to run into problems in the real estate investment sector, especially when closing a deal.  If you run into problems with a Simultaneous Close on a property, try switching to the 'Assignment of Contract' deal to finish that property sale. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32011/1/The-Famed-Simultaneous-Closing-in-Real-Estate-Investment  Have you heard of a simultaneous close, but aren't sure what it involves?  You'll find that it's a surprisingly simple procedure and a great way to buy property with using your own money. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32010/1/The-Problem-with-Using-a-Simultaneous-Closing%21 The Simultaneous Close sounds like a perfect real estate investment deal.  However, there are a few drawbacks to this foreclosure investor's dream deal. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31811/1/What-Every-Pastor-Should-Know-Before-Building-a-New-Church When you start thinking about a new church construction project, you're sure to be excited by how you will use the new building. But don't get too swept up in fantasy to forget about the reality of regulations and legalities that must be met by your church building. Bruce Anderson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31760/1/Deed-to-Property%3A-What-You-Need-to-Know A deed to a property is an essential document passing ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer.  There are several things to consider when deeding a property. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31759/1/Interested-in-Foreclosures%3F-Find-Out-How-To-Access-Foreclosure-Lists Finding foreclosed properties is a great way to make money, but you need to do some research to find them. If you follow these tips you can find a property that meets your criteria. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31758/1/Hard-Money-Lenders-for-Big-Land-Deals-Can-Make-You-a-Lot-of-Money%21 Consider using a hard money lender when making a big real estate purchase.  This may be your best option if the money you need is not available from a traditional bank loan. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31674/1/House-Flipping-With-Relatives%3B-The-Good%2C-The-Bad-and-The-Ugly Going into a house flipping business with your family is nearly always a situation wrought with issues - both good and bad. The key to making it work is deciding upfront on responsibilities and a good solid game plan that everyone buys into. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31673/1/The-Incredible-Importance-of-Networking-for-the-Real-Estate-Investor When it comes to the world of business, networks are vital for success. The same philosophy holds true, even when that business is the business of real estate investing.  Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31672/1/Know-When-to-Walk-Away-from-a-Real-Estate-Investment On occasion the best choice for all involved in a particular real estate investment is to go back to the drawing board and decide whether or not a property is still a worthy candidate for investment. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31661/1/All-About-DIY-Home-Improvement All you need to know about DIY Home Improvement ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31628/1/Money-Saving-Tips There are several ways to save money and time on mailings.  The yellow letters are great, and here are some tips to get the necessary number of letters out week after week. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31627/1/Pretty-Houses-vs-Ugly-Houses Determining if a property is pretty or ugly can be a relative thing.  After all, it can be a matter of opinion whether or not a property is pretty or ugly.  In some states, people go by the general consensus that in their prospective area, there are no pretty houses until it is proven otherwise. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31626/1/Lease-Agreements One very effective option that can be given to someone whose home you are getting ready to acquire is to allow them to stay and rent from you.   This is definitely something you can pull out of the hat when the market is hot.  It can make things a little easier for that person or family having these financial problems. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31592/1/Filing-a-Quiet-Title-Suit Stay in this business long enough and you will one day be able to say that there isn't much that you haven't seen.  In fact, you may find that the time may come when you see much more than you wanted to see. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31591/1/Doc-Stamps Normally when subject to's are done, you will then have to deal with the issue of the documentary stamps, also otherwise known as doc stamps.  There can be many legalities to these and there different ways to handle them.  As an investor, you have to make your own decisions. You're taking titles in land trust.f Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31590/1/Comps-vs-Appraisals Finding a decent comp for a certain property can be very challenging.  Fortunately there are many, many online tools that you can use to help expedite the process. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31549/1/Commercial-Properties Though it is certainly more common, and in many cases easier, to find deals with the single family houses, there are times when the opportunity presents itself to acquire a commercial property. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31548/1/Domestic-Situations Sometimes it can be difficult working in the real estate business because you find yourself profiting off the misfortunes of others.  It is not uncommon to find yourself in the middle of a real estate venture where there is a divorce involved.  The reasons are of no concern.  The fact remains: either you can take over the property or someone else can. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31547/1/Media-Advertisement If you are someone trying to buy homes, then using something like television commercials to find potential sellers goes against everything taught by FFN.  If you have the appearance of being a business or company owner, it will be an immediate turn off for the seller. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31492/1/Buying-a-%91Renovators-Delight%92-%96-%28Part-Three%29 The key to buying a good renovators delight is to find one that isn't too dilapidated. ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31429/1/Working-With-a-Mortgage-That-is-in-Forbearance A forbearance agreement in real estate is an agreement by the lender not to exercise the legal right to foreclose in exchange for an agreement by the borrower to a payment plan that will cure the borrower's delinquency.  This is something that can be actively pursued by someone who is possibly facing foreclosure and wants to stop it.  Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31428/1/Troubling-Tenants The goal of most people who are in the real estate business is to have a good tenant, one who doesn't cause problems to our properties and also pays their rent in a timely manner.  Unfortunately this is not always the case and we are forced to deal with the tenant that is less-than-desirable. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31427/1/Using-Bird-Dogs The literal meaning of a bird dog is a hunting dog used to find and/or retrieve birds while hunting.  In the real estate business, a bird dog is someone who finds prospective properties that otherwise would not be found. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31402/1/Understanding-MAO When lenders agree to do a short sale in real estate, it means the lender is accepting less than the total amount due because the balance due on the loan is more than what the property will sell for. Not all lenders will accept short sales or discounted payoffs, especially if it would make more financial sense to foreclose. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31401/1/The-Seller-Who-Changes-His-Mind Anyone who has been in this business for any amount of time can tell you that it is a business full of ups and downs.  One moment you can be excited and enthused about closing a great deal - a seller signs a contract with you to take over his property with a mortgage balance that is 40% below the ARV. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31400/1/Jumpstarting-Your-Business It can sometimes be very common to find yourself stuck in a rut. Maybe you feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to get stuff bought and sold. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31355/1/Why-is-Diversity-Vital-for-Real-Estate-Investing%3F In a volatile market such as real estate it is a good idea to diversify for your investments rather than allowing your entire real estate portfolio to consist of one sort of real estate investment. By spreading the wealth and your investment dollars you minimize financial risk while maximizing your investments. Judson Voss Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31339/1/Over-Leverage-or-Short-Sale%3F An over leverage home is one that you want to stay away from… meaning that the amount owed is more than what the house is worth, even more than the AVR.  About the only thing you can do with these homes is list them. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31338/1/Information-That-Should-and-Should-Not-Be-Given-Out Once you have gotten the deed to a property and you are in the short sale process, there is some information that you don't want to give to mortgage companies once they start calling. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31337/1/Business-Entity-Structuring There are many different entity structuring types that have been made available to the business entrepreneur today.  Many, if not all, of these can be implemented in the real estate business.  Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31314/1/An-Extra-Lot With all the things that may come into a deal, sometimes what might be included in the deal is an extra lot, a smaller piece of property with dimensions that are so abstract and a shape to the property that may make it difficult to sell or to build on. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31313/1/800service.com There are many tools online that you can use to help manage your leads.  Tools that will help you see what is working and what it not working.  This website is one of those tools. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31312/1/Acquiring-Homes-Owned-by-the-VA One of the many benefits extended to our men and women in the Armed Forces is the availability of the Veterans Administration to co-sign on a mortgage loan.  With a VA Loan, soldiers and veterans can get into a home with no money down. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31162/1/Foreclosure-%26%2339%3BHelp%26%2339%3B-From-The-IRS...%3F Yes, even the IRS appears to have a heart! Did you know that you can actually be taxed on the foreclosed sale of your house? Evading tax is another good reason to try and stave off the foreclosure of your home. Greg Ellingson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31139/1/Ron%92s-Magic-Yellow-Letter The infamous "yellow letter" has brought success in some way to everyone that has implemented it in his or her business.  Putting it into your business is a time consuming process, but it is well worth the time and money. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31138/1/The-Perfect-Short-Sale-Candidate Many wonder what the ideal short sale candidate might look like. With all the different and unique situations that you may run into, here is an example to compare to. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31137/1/The-Nightmare-Property At first glance, it looks like a great investment and prospects of a fantastic gain are everywhere.  You've got a great house, very good looking, everybody who sees it loves it. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31119/1/Foreclosures-and-Short-Sales Attempting to do a short sale may be a challenge when there a foreclosures on homes with multiple mortgages.  Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31118/1/Information-on-Rent-to-Own-Properties When buying a higher dollar house, buyers are not going to want a rent-to-own situation.  Generally speaking, rent-to-own works best when you are dealing with a lower-priced home.  The higher the price home buyer would want to go with owner financing… no banks needed and no bank qualifying.  Even lease options usually will work better than rent-to-own. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31117/1/Is-the-California-Realtors-Contract-Assignable%3F This is a question that has been asked to us several times in the past… members wanting to know if the California Realtors Contract is assignable, or will they  have to close on the contract themselves and then close with buyer.  We've also been asked if the buyer's cash covers the cost of the first contract or will separate financing have to be obtained. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31115/1/Vacation-Home-Sales-Are-Up The move to buying a second home overseas is gaining popularity, and many retirees are looking to Mexico, Costa Rica and even further afield for their beachfront properties. Many of these prime retirement areas are experiencing a strengthening realty market, thanks to (our) foreign investment. Nick Viale Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31098/1/Buying-a-%91Renovators-Delight%92-%96-%28Part-One%29 The key to buying a good renovators delight is to find one that isn't too dilapidated. ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31085/1/Don%92t-Quit-Your-Day-Job So many times, we run into rookies who are fed up with their regular 40 hr week job.  After hearing all the stories of people getting rich with real estate, they are ready to throw in the towel on their regular job, tell their boss what they think of him, and jump full time into the business of buying and selling homes. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31084/1/Capital-Gains In finance, a capital gain is profit that results from the sale or exchange of a capital asset over its purchase price. If the price of the capital asset has declined instead of appreciated, this is called a capital loss. Capital gains occur in both real assets, such as property, as well as financial assets, such as stocks or bonds. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31083/1/Tips-for-Advertising-in-the-Newspaper Everyone seeks maximum exposure when trying to sell a property and to attract a tenant or potential buyer.  Many different methods are available to choose from when you are looking to bring maximum exposure to your property. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31048/1/Can%92t-Find-the-Deals-in-a-Heated-Market%3F This is actually a pretty common thing that is addressed often.  What do you do when you know that your market is hot, appreciation is going up faster than ever, yet you can't seem to find the right deal out there? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31047/1/Auctions Many have asked questions about auctions.  Frankly, an auction should only be considered as a last resort, or your last exit available. First thing you would do is try to market it through a traditional channels depending on how much time you have and if I agreed to make big monthly payments in the process. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31046/1/Adding-Payments-to-the-End-of-the-Loan During financially difficult times, people can find it hard to make a mortgage payment.  Whether it is a sickness or other medical emergency, a loss of employment, or any incident that can place an unusual drain on a person's monthly income, one option that people have is to add any missed payments to the end of the mortgage loan. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31037/1/What-To-Do-On-Showing-Day The truth is, the best thing for you to do on showing day is to not be home. That's right. Your Realtor® is the best qualified person to show your home. While you may think you know the home best, it is the Realtor®'s job to know the client best, and to know what they are looking for in a home. Joe Pinto Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31012/1/There-IS-No-Bubble-to-Burst-in-Real-Estate Are you tired of hearing about the real estate bubble, with rising home values that seem to have no ceiling?  Is the media's coverage of the inevitable "burst" getting on your nerves?  What if there was no bubble and no imminent burst to consider?  Take a look at what the media's not telling you about the real estate market. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/31011/1/Three-Ways-to-Get-Better-Real-Estate-Deals-%28and-Work-Less-For-Them%21%29 Making money in real estate doesn't have to take a lot of time or energy.  If you make the right deals and have the right training, you can be on your way to earning six and even seven figures in no time.  Here are the top three criteria for a good investor to remember when working in real estate. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30986/1/Strategies-for-Selling-in-a-Buyer%92s-Market It may be difficult to imagine ways to make money selling real estate in a buyer's market.  However, with proper training and knowledge, you can continue to earn income through the sale of homes, even when the market is working against you. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30985/1/Selling-Real-Estate-Through-Lease-Options It can be difficult to make money in real estate as an investor if you expect every individual who comes to you to purchase to have the same sets of qualifications as a bank or builder would require.  However, you can target a larger percentage of the buying community by selling your properties with lease options. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30984/1/Problems-With-Foreclosures Foreclosures are seldom ever a good experience to deal with.  Though FHA loans don't cause problems too often, recurring problem seems to happen with conventional loans. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30938/1/Money-or-Credit-%96-How-to-Cater-to-More-of-the-Buying-Marketplace Looking for individuals with good credit and a hefty down payment to purchase your investment homes is like spinning your wheels, since these individuals can just go to the bank.  If you look at potential buyers from a different perspective and have a different set of requirements, you'll have a much larger target audience and greater success rate. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30936/1/Existing-Insurance-Policies-and-New-Purchases To try to work around insurance issues involved with purchasing property, some choose the route of applying for an LLC.  This is done because some don't feel comfortable getting an insurance policy in their personal name and then having that sent to the mortgage company. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30900/1/How-Can-You-Identify-a-Buyer%92s-Market%3F The real estate market is driven by supply and demand.  How can you identify a buyer's market, and in what ways can you benefit from this status?  Learn to make money by taking advantage of a buyer's market. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30873/1/Making-Money-Through-Seller-Financing While there are many methods to financing a home, as an investor, you want to target the largest possible audience.  This means that not everyone will qualify for a loan from the bank.  One possible solution that is good for both you and your buyer is seller financing, which can actually earn you a greater profit in the long run. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30872/1/Financing-Your-Real-Estate-Investment-on-Creative-Terms Too many people think in terms of general financing when buying and selling homes.  However, as an investor, it's important to consider alternative methods to make money in the real estate market.  What non-traditional ways are there to finance real estate in today's market? Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30871/1/To-Get-Really-Good%2C-You-Must-First-Be-Really-Bad---Part-2 I keep telling everyone I can this is only a part time business with a full time income. If you crank up your buying machine and prescreen out the suspects quickly it only leaves you a handful of people to talk to and a few houses a month to visit for you to buy two or three deals every month which should put you in at least the mid six figure income bracket. Bryan Benson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30805/1/Grow-Op-portunities%2C-a-Modern-Day-Realty-Dilemma When buying a house we all know the pitfalls, and our realtor will guide us through any other nuances of house purchase that we may be unaware of. However, as with everything else, fads and changing lifestyles can move the goal posts and catch us all out! With this in mind, here is a cautionary note if you find yourself looking at ex-rental properties. Alan Olson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30366/1/Buy-or-Renovate---%28Part-Two%29 Buy or Renovate? This will probably help you make the right choice!!!! ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30211/1/BUY-OR-RENOVATE-%96-%28Part-One%29 Buy or Renovate? This will probably help you make the right choice!!!! ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29952/1/Moving-Out-the-No-Tears-Way Do you want to move out in fast and easy ways? Here's your chance to make it! ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29588/1/Living-Las-Vegas-Lifestyle Today's consumers have so many choices, and the property buyer is no exception. Choosing a residence that fits your lifestyle is essential, and savvy condo buyers are demanding more from their homes. No longer content with just the basics, smart shoppers are looking for the property that gives them access to the convenience and quality of life that they deserve. Mark Hostetler Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29587/1/Buying-Your-Piece-of-Vegas With its thriving economy and steady market growth, buying in property in Las Vegas is a solid investment. Still, buying a property of any kind can feel overwhelming-especially if you are a first time buyer. Mark Hostetler Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29481/1/Invest-in-Union-County-Real-Estate-and-Start-Living-the-Good-Life You're thinking out relocating, and are examining your options. May I suggest that you consider escaping to Union County, North Carolina? Located within a stone's throw of the thriving metropolitan city of Charlotte, Union County offers a tranquil alternative to the stresses of urban living. Keith Lutz Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29480/1/Making-Your-Property-Salable Your yard is the first thing a potential buyer sees when they are viewing your home. It may also be a major selling feature. For this reason it is important to keep it in good shape. Keith Lutz Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29478/1/Show-Your-Garage-Some-Love Ah, the lowly garage. A place where we typically stockpile our tools, seasonal items, and knick-knacks we can't bear to part with. Traditionally, a car rests inside, protected from the elements. Often though, our "stuff" begins to take up so much space that our vehicles get left out in the cold. "Who cares?" you may ask. Keith Lutz Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29453/1/Still-A-Renter%3F-%96-%28Part-Two%29 Still looking for the house that you want to rent? Check this out, these will probably answered all the question that hoard at the back of your mind. ade graham Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29440/1/Effects-of-a-Floor-Plan-done-Right Have you ever seen one of those homes where no matter how the furniture is arranged the home just feels crowded and awkward? It is unfortunate when this occurs and generally in order to fix this problem some renovation is in order. Bill Black Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29439/1/Cape-Coral-Homes-are-Half-the-Price Is it worth an extra few hundred thousand dollars to get a pretty sunRISE rather than a pretty sunSET? The families buying homes around Ft Lauderdale must think so. Why else would they pay for property on the Atlantic coast, when their mortgage for a Cape Coral home might be half as much? Bill Black Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29405/1/Things-to-Consider-When-Looking-to-Buy So you've got your mortgage loan approval and are ready to look for a home. Here's a couple of ideas to keep in mind when looking for the right home for you. Christian Jacobsen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29404/1/Selling-Your-Home-Right Many sellers think that because they've lived in a home for so long, they know it best and are therefore the most qualified to sell it. However the truth is that it is the real estate agent that knows what the buyer is looking for. The seller's favorite feature about the home may be something the buyer won't even want. Letting the agent sell your home is always the best bet. Christian Jacobsen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29368/1/Phoenix-Area%26%2339%3Bs-New-Light-Rail-System%3A-Great-for-Commuters Homeowners from Mesa to north Phoenix who are looking to get away from the stress of traffic congestion and polluted highways on their daily commutes to work are in luck. Very soon Phoenix Metro residents will be able to take advantage of the area's new Light Rail System. Melissa O'Connell Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29367/1/Desert-Waterfront-Property%3A-The-Scottsdale-Renaissance Ever since Scottsdale Arizona decided to lavish its 'waterfront' with time and attention, the West's most Western town has been experiencing a renaissance. In the works since the late 80s, Scottsdale's multi-million dollar plan to revitalize the historic canal that runs through it, is finally coming of age. Melissa O'Connell Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29340/1/Quantitate-Before-You-Buy-or-Sell Hidden costs are the last thing anyone wants after spending months on a home sale. Even a couple thousand dollars in extra expanses can break a buyer or seller's budget. Many people to avoid moving altogether for this reason. Reed Brinton Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29339/1/The-Real-Story-Behind-National-Real-Estate-News Newspapers thrive catchy headlines that can sum up the drama of the day. But it's important to read with a critical eye, especially when you see a blanket statement at the top of the page like "National Home Sales Plummet." The headline looks good, and it's likely to turn heads, but how true is it? Reed Brinton Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29338/1/Breckenridge-Real-Estate-Climbs-To-Great-New-Heights The pristine alpine environment that gives Breckenridge, Colorado its breath-taking scenery will soon be home to an equally spectacular residential development, the latest addition to this magnificent mountain village. m shane Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29313/1/Property-Management-in-Costa-Rica The popularity of condos in the booming Guanacaste region in Costa Rica has spawned a new industry for local residents and entrepreneurs. As the tiny villages along the coast trade in their wilderness for billion dollar investments, locals are trading old jobs for marketing kits and tool belts Nick Viale Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29260/1/Utah-Real-Estate%3A-10-Reasons-to-Appreciate-the-Appreciation So, you are considering a move to Utah? Excellent choice! The Salt Lake State boasts a booming economy, low unemployment, and, best of all, the Utah real estate market has never been stronger. Christian Jacobsen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29256/1/Avoid-5-mistake-when-Selling-Property Selling property could be a very tiring experience. Last minute walk through inopportune calls, price modification and the possibility of being stuck with two mortgages are actual concerns. If you are not totally prepared you could as well end up losing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in profits. Mejo John Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29080/1/Learn-How-You-Can-Save-Thousands-With-a-Florida-New-Home-Rebate For those that have not heard about rebates, or those that don't understand them fully, little do they know that people in the Florida area are saving thousands of dollars off of buying new homes. Although this may sound too good to be true Jared Dalto Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/28452/1/Fixed-brokerage-or-%91Set-Fee%92-giving-way-to-percentage-brokerage-in-Real-Estate It is human nature to dream. Everyone who strives to achieve a certain status in his or her life dream of many achievements and at some time of their life these dreams revolve around the ultimate achievement for many people - owning a home. Some go even further and dream of perhaps owning few real estate properties as investments. Andy Steuer Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27861/1/Plan-for-a-positive-cashflow-or-face-repossession Property investors should plan for a positive cashflow in their rental income or could face repossession of their buy-to-let properties. Nilesh Gohil Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27837/1/All-about-real-estate-broker For most people, the purchase of their home is the best possible and most important investment they will make. An Investment Real estate broker is people who assist you to find and secure the house which you always wanted. So having a real estate broker means that you have time to work and can still find time for yourself having taken the burden of doing it  all yourself. divya sena Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27790/1/Real-investment---A-good-choice There are many ways of investment in real estate. A real estate investment could be a fairly common transaction, such as the purchase property, or it could be a complex commercial venture involving multiple investor and/or syndicates. Every type of real estate investment involves various risks and potential rewards. Mejo John Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27021/1/Invest-in-Dubai-Property-Market Located on the southern coast of Persian or Arabian Gulf, Dubai is the 2nd largest of the seven emirates that constitute United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a population of 1.35 million inhabitants of which majority consist of expatriates. Dubai has the biggest population among other cities of UAE. Major parts of Dubai consist of rolling sand dunes. Sim Whatley Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24370/1/How-To-Buy-A-Cheap-Property-Through-An-Agent Most private and investment buyers do so through estate agents. These often charge the vendor a fee of 1 to 2.5% of the total sale price. You might be able to get a slightly better deal by checking private advertisements andrew stefanczyk Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23063/1/Why-Falling-Property-Prices-Are-A-Good-Thing-For-Many-Home-Owners The last few years have seen solidly rising property prices in many parts of the world. Many home owners have been celebrating this fact thinking that they've done well on their "investment" in the property in which they live. In this article we explore why falling house would in fact have been better for many home owners. Andrew Nielsen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21948/1/Buying-To-Rent-Out-Property-In-France Purchasing property for sale in France with the purpose of renting it out can be very rewarding. A home in the right situation can allow easy access for you and potential visitors making it very sought after. Even if you don't generate that much income, you should hopefully be able to make enough to cover the upkeep costs of the home. Pankaj Mohan Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19626/1/Happy-and-car-smart-in-Ann-Arbor%21-Aligning-our-goals-with-reality In a recent opinion piece in this space it was rightly pointed out that even for the most committed lovers of downtown, life without access to a car is hard to imagine. Ann Arbor is not, and may never be, a city where one can live comfortably car-free. Mark Berg Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST