Real Estate Articles

From Niagara Falls to the Catskills to a little city with the Big Apple nickname, New York is truly the Empire State. New York real estate prices reflect this lofty nickname. New York While New York City gets a lot of publicity, New York is a state w...

You probably already know this, but buying any land can be a significant decision. But what you may not know is that there are a few twists that come with purchasing a waterfront lot that make it very different from buying a lot in any old subdivisi...

Consider these parameters for a real estate deal: Property Value: $250,000 Purchase Price: $160,000 Repairs: $2,500 If you analyze the numbers, you see that the equity available in this deal is $87,500 (Property Value minus Purchase Price minus Repai...

When you're selling your home or other real property on your own, you don't have to know everything about the process. It does help to have a practical knowledge of the terms that come up during the process. Keep in mind, these aren't intended as "be...

When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with "condominium." 1) Condominium - A type of ownership in real proper...

When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with "easements." 1) Easement - permission given to (or acquired by) so...

When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with "home inspection." 1) Home Inspection - an inspection of the condi...

When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with "Pre-Approval Letter." 1) Pre-Approval Lender Letter - a writing f...

For those who don't need it, rent control can become an addiction, resulting from too many years of a sweet deal. It can leave the real estate muscles paralyzed and the investment portfolio sick. "Penny wise" might have a "pound foolish" problem. Don...

Investing to rent can create the financial and real estate success you have been searching for, but it takes hard work, thoughtful preparation and practical knowledge. As a landlord you must be creative, fearless and intuitive. In the Tidewater are...

Knowledge is everything. Selling a home requires attention to detail, open communication and trustworthy advisers. You should never be afraid to ask questions or to want answers, especially about your listing agreement. A key question to ask is if...

The advantage to buying a property at a foreclosure auction is that you can often pay far less than you would have under normal circumstances. Frequently you can invest in improvements and then sell the home for a much higher price than your cost. T...

I have been doing short sales for just over 5 years as of this article, the two most resounding questions, based on the course of action as it relates to the foreclosure are as follows: 1. Will I owe the bank money after they foreclose on my on home?...

The foreclosure process isn't as mysterious as it may seem. Due to federal and state laws, lenders must follow a specific process in order to foreclose on a property. Understanding the process will help you find investment opportunities. First, you...

While the number of new mortgages boomed between 2000 and 2003, foreclosure rates also hit record highs. Conditions have improved somewhat since mid-2003: over the last two years the foreclosure rate has flattened. The delinquency rate has also im...

Becoming a full time property rehabber is actually a very easy process. So why do so many investors get it wrong, or even worse, do nothing? Simple: NO BUSINESS PLAN! Make no mistake about it: This is a business! If you invest time and capital with ...

When is the best time to buy real estate? When buying real estate for investment, smart money does not buy at, or near, the top of the market. Smart money buys real estate at, or near, the bottom of the market. Historically, real estate often runs in...

Most FSBOs (people who are selling their own homes) are aware of the conventional use of escrow. In this article, we look at ways to use escrow to solve problems. Escrow Escrow means different things in different parts of the country. In California ...

Sometimes it's helpful to sell your home before you really want to move. This often happens when you are having a new home built, but aren't sure of the completion date. Is there any way you can sell your home so you're sure of the funds available fo...

The flexibility afforded by a "zero-commute" combined with the skyrocketing price of gasoline has strengthened the case for full time teleworking and telecommuting. According to an Environmental Protection Agency (2004) study: "Americans spend an av...

Selling your home can be a disruptive time for you and your family. Keeping the house clean and picked up can be a challenge especially if you have young children. Vacating your house on nights and weekends for showing can be trying as well. If yo...

The goal of every real estate investor is to see their property appreciate in value and to have it generate a positive cash flow. The appreciation normally takes care of itself if the property is of good quality, in a good location, and is held over ...

What a difference A Day makes! 6th April 2006 is A Day. Everything about pensions changes then: mostly for the better, and you need to plan for those changes now. 1. You can get tax relief on all your income 2. Your pension can buy buy-to-lets, holid...

Financing a commercial real estate transaction is no longer a simple matter. Now, there are many considerations that must be evaluated when selecting a capital provider. In order to increase project velocity, improve operating efficiency, conserve in...

With all the talk of a pending real estate bubble or falling sales prices, real estate investors need to guard their money and find new ways to make money. No matter what the market does, you can make money investing in real estate when you know what...

For Sale By Owner is just as it sounds, a homeowner trying to sell their home without the assistance of a REALTOR. Can you do this, sure! Do they actually get their house sold, sure! Is it typical? No. About 80% of FSBO's end up listing their homes w...

The general lack of stability or guarantee of returns available from the stock market coupled with a global housing boom have resulted in many more investors putting their hard earned sums of cash into real estate around the world over the past year ...

Although most widely known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas and for its travel and tourism appeal, Glen Rose, Texas is quickly gaining a reputation as a highly sought after city to live in. As recently as 2004, Glen Rose was voted as America's Dream...

The foreclosure rate has been steadily increasing this year. The rate might continue to increase if the job market slows and we see a general slow down in the economy. Realestateinternetstrategies.com explains how impending foreclosures can be stoppe...

Finding your dream home starts with you. That's a statement that you will have to remember throughout your search for your dream home. The reason is because throughout your journey of finding your dream home, you will find yourself being derailed one...