Real Estate
Real Estate Value – Market Data
vs. Income
Trying to estimate the value of a piece of real estate seems to be everyone’s
favorite pastime. I’ve discussed this subject in detail in my book, “What
Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow"…
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Tips For Selling Your Home In the
UK
Owning a home is one of the most fundamental aspirations of the average
British citizen. For many, home ownership feels like it should be treated
as a human right. But, in order for a person to be able buy a home, there
must first be a home seller…
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Short Sale Questions
Today, the number of short sales in the Sacramento real estate market
has increased exponentially and I continue to get calls and emails asking
what they are, can we do one, and are they a good way to buy a house?…
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Zero Overhead Real Estate Investing
- Right Now
Real estate investing is not nearly as complicated, financially burdensome,
or time consuming as you might think. In fact, Its easy to add raw land,
shopping centers, apartment complexes, and private homes to your portfolio
without brokers, bankers, attorneys, and handymen on your payroll…
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Going Green In Home Renovations
It's hard to pick up a newspaper today without reading another alarming
headline about the impact global warming is having on our planet. This
growing concern has caused a number of our clients to ask how they might
be more environmentally-conscious in their home designs and renovations…
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A Short Guide To Real Estate Lingo
And Acronyms
4B/2B - four bedrooms and two bathrooms. "Bedroom"
usually means a sleeping area with a window and a closet, but the definition
varies in different places. A "full bathroom" is a room with
a toilet, a sink and a bathtub. A "three-quarter bathroom" has
a toilet, a sink and a shower. A "half bathroom" or powder room
has only a toilet and a sink…
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Tips for Real Estate Video Podcasts
The use of technology can define the success or failure of a business.
This is no more evident than in the real estate industry. Realtors who
flocked to the latest technologies, adopted them, and applied them in
order to enhance and sell property, are still prospering…
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Real Estate - Condominium or Fee
Simple Ownership
Generally, apartment-style buildings are called condos, two-story row
houses are known as town homes, and free-standing homes on small lots
are referred to as garden homes. Unfortunately, this description creates
some confusion about real estate ownership. Apartment, town home, and
garden home describe the design or construction of certain homes…
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Real Estate Investing: No Lawyers,
No Debt, No Plungers
Real Estate investing is not nearly as legally complicated, financially
burdensome, or time consuming as you might think. In fact, it is easy
to add raw land, shopping centers, apartment complexes, and private homes
to your portfolio without Brokers, Bankers, Attorneys, and a Rolodex full
of maintenance professionals' phone numbers…
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1031 Tax Exchange – Frequently
Asked Questions
After years of conducting tens of thousands of successful 1031 exchanges,
we found that there are a number of frequently asked questions related
to this type of transaction…
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Buying Spanish Property
Spanish property is now more popular than ever, thanks to an increasing
trend for getting away from it all, downsizing and the rapid emergence
of numerous low-cost airlines…
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Home Buyer - Real Estate Ownership
Generally, apartment-style buildings are called condos, two-story row
houses are known as town homes, and free-standing homes on small lots
are referred to as garden homes. Unfortunately, this description creates
some confusion about real estate ownership. Apartment, town home, and
garden home describe the design or construction of certain homes. The
word "condominium" does not refer to the layout or style of a building.
Condominium is a form of ownership of real estate. The form of ownership
of real estate cannot be recognized by observing the building design…
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Home Seller: Estimating
Your Market Value
The simple truth is that the market value of your home is what a buyer
is willing to pay. An estimate of your home’s value is a prediction of
what most buyers would be willing to pay at a given time. This prediction
requires a close look at two factors: recent home sales in your area,
and an assessment of the real estate market. Pricing correctly is fundamental
to a successful outcome in the sale of your home…
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Home Buyer - Negotiating Your Real Estate Purchase
The goal in a real estate negotiation is to reach a good agreement - one in which the underlying interests of both buyer and seller are met. The results of a poor agreement often return to haunt the parties after closing. Many of our real estate clients have been experienced negotiators in other industries, and we have learned from their skill and experience. Review these tips as you prepare for the purchase of your home…
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Home Seller - Negotiating the Sale of Your Home
Negotiating a successful real estate sale requires creating an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. The goal is to reach a good agreement - one in which the underlying interests of both buyer and seller are met. The results of a poor agreement often return to haunt the parties after closing. Many of our real estate clients have been experienced negotiators in other industries, and we have learned from their skill and experience. Here are some thoughts to consider as you prepare for the sale of your home…
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Home Buyer - The Construction Inspection
Buyers of re-sale homes almost always have their homes inspected by a professional inspector. Buyers of new homes, however, often do not take this important step. There are several reasons for this:
1) The buyer is getting a brand new home, and thinks that the inspection is an unnecessary added cost…
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Home Seller - Declutter Your Home
Your home may be in good condition and well built, yet simple clutter will create a perception of chaos, confusion, and disorder. The purchase decision is an emotional and intellectual response, based on a level of trust in your home. When buyers see clutter, they assume that the home has been neglected, with more to fix than meets the eye. This perception undermines your home's market value…
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Home Buyer - Improve Your Credit Report
Several months before you begin to look for a home, you should take steps to get "credit approved" for your loan. Begin by making a list of all your existing loans and credit cards, with the company names, account numbers and monthly payment amounts. This will help you to analyze the information shown on your credit report. Include all closed loans and credit cards if these records are available…
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Home Seller - Make
Needed Repairs
Before a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in
many ways. It must be a suitable neighborhood, commuting distance, size,
layout, etc. If most of these needs are met, the buyer will move toward
making an offer for your home. The purchase decision is an emotional and
intellectual response, based on a level of trust in your home. So, it
is logical that in preparing your home for sale your goal should be to
enable the buyer to build trust in your home as quickly as possible. Your
first step should be to address apparent and hidden repair issues…
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