First Home Search Experience
Well, we had our first home visits today. We managed to
knock out 5 houses in 2 hours, and make it back to pick the little guy up from
school in time :)
What I've learned... Pictures and drive-by's don't
What Can I Afford?
There is a rule of thumb that says that if you have the capacity to repay the mortgage, you can afford a single-family house that costs up to two and one-half times your annual gross income. (Annual gross
How do you make your customers FEEL ?
How do you make your customer feel? The answer to that question can determine your success or failure in sales.
Last weekend I spend the weekend in a Time Share in southern California and we had the
can I buy a home for 1,000?
I am still a little confused because the listings I am finding are on forclosure sites I still am inclined to believe it is an opening bid Howevere they list houses for 5,000 also but the spesific information
Free Money - First Time Home Buyers
Buyers often ask me if there's any "free money" out there to help them buy a home. The answer is "it depends" but down payment assistance does exist out there for many buyers. All of these programs have
Envisioning Green Neighborhoods
It is easy to envision green neighborhoods, because they reflect and improve on the best of America’s historical neighborhoods. The future of neighborhoodsThis is Smart Growth (1) envisions the future
Economic Benefits of Green Neighborhoods
Affordability, local prosperity, investment opportunity and, lower costsAffordable features: These neighborhoods contain a wider range of home types, sizes and prices, so some are relatively affordable.
Virginia-Highland Summerfest!
Celebrate the start of summer at one of Atlanta's favorite Intown festivals,
Summerfest! June 2-3, 2012, the quaint neighborhood of Virginia-Highland
will have art, music, food, a 5K run, and kids activities.
is this property on leased land?
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This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3079629378-19112-Oceanport-Ln-2-Huntington-Beach-CA-92648
8 Remedies for Real Estate Remorse
With
a transaction as large in dollar amount and life-changing impact as the
purchase or sale of a home, experiencing some level of remorse -
second-guessing your decision, or even wishing you hadn’t
Finding Lawyer To Set-Up DUI Defense
In case you look for the three points
suggested in this post, you happen to be certainly going to locate an
attorney that will present an superior drunk driving defense. An
experienced DUI attorney will
Hi - can I still get a better price on an REO?
There's an REO listed in my price range - however, I would still like to negotiate a little. I understand an REO is owned by the bank and they need to recoup their losses however I was wondering if banks
How is HOA determined?
How does a property's HOA monthly fee determined? Are there general guide lines?
For example, is the HOA for a condo always more expensive than a SFH? gated neighborhood Vs. Not gated? etc.
Buying rental homes near Nellis AFB
I am looking to buy 7-10 properties over the next 1.5 years. Buying one at a time. BUY it - RENT it - BUY another. I would like to rent to Air force for reliability etc. I live in CA and thinking about
investing purpose
i am california resident and i am think of purchasing a home in NV with paying high down payment that will make my mortgage lower, and rent it out for investing purpose. is there any feedback for what
Home Sales in Aliso Viejo, CA Week of 4/9/2012
With only 118 Active listings in Aliso Viejo, we could be headed for a summer
with a shortage of inventory, some buyers are already feeling this pinch. This
past week saw distressed sales topping standard
Home Sales in Aliso Viejo, CA Week of 4/9/2012
With only 118 Active listings in Aliso Viejo, we could be headed for a summer
with a shortage of inventory, some buyers are already feeling this pinch. This
past week saw distressed sales topping standard
April Real Estate Update for the Okanogan Valley
OKANOGAN VALLEY MARKET REPORT
Sales are up and things are getting busy! There were 16 residential
sales in March, up from 11 in February. The average selling price was
$126,847, with an average
California Mortgage Rate Update: 04/16/12
California Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of 04/16/12: After a very good week for mortgage rates last week, we started the new week on the same foot and many lenders had a very attractively priced
Can I Buy A Home With Bad Credit?
For
those individuals with past credit problems who truly want get those
skeletons out of the closet and move forward, I want to offer you hope. I
too was one of those people who was plagued with credit
Buyers Beware...of Turning Off Sellers
Every savvy seller wants to know what turns buyers off, so they can get their homes sold as quickly as possible, for as much as possible. Buyers should also note; there is a minefield of seller turn-offs
Home Improvements that Aren’t Worth Your Money
There are some home improvements that aren’t worth your money. These days you will find that upkeep is more common that upgrades. And, unless you stay within a practical range for home projects you
Reverse Mortgages 101
Did you ever wonder what a Reverse Mortgage is and who benefits from it? Let me explain....A reverse mortgage works best for older people who have a lot of equity in their homes or it is paid off. It
What is the HomePath loan?
HomePath is a loan program offered by Fannie Mae. It allows a borrower to purchase a Fannie Mae owned property with a low down payment.Benefits to You, the Borrower•Low down payment and flexible mortgage
TO ALL BABY BOOMERS!!!
To all Baby boomers who are thinking of moving to Florida for their retirement!This is an incredible time to buy in Orlando and around Disneyworld. There will never be such a time again!Prices are beginning
2BR/2.5 Bath @ Fusion Sunnyvale
My wife and I are interested in buying our first home and came across Fusion Sunnyvale. The 2BR 2.5 Bath floorplan seems within our budget (~ $460K...10% down and a loan for the remaining amount). We plan
i would like to see this property
my phone nember is 203-503-4692
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This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3078808835--Middletown-Ave-30-New-Haven-CT-06513
30 yr fixed falls to 3.88%
Down to 3.88% from 3.98% this week. That's close to the all time low. The 15 yr fixed is sitting at 3.11% after beating out 3.13% from last month. Time to buy~ Click the link below for the full
The #1 Mistake First Time Home Buyers Make
It happens every day to Realtors yet I’m always surprised when it does.
Just yesterday, an eager young buyer found my website and began to request
information on 8-10 properties.
When I spoke with her
Educate your anxious investors
Very relevant to my last post. New stats state that 95% of all REOs on the market are in need of rehab in one way or another. If you know someone with lots of liquid capital and they are looking to
Peoria rentals - wondering
I am real-estate investor - Is Peoria rental market slow now? I have a property that is vacant for a few weeks and I am wondering if property managers here can provide insights. I do have a property manager