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Many neighborhoods have a homeowner's association, otherwise known as the HOA. Homeowner's associations have their place, and can be useful. They can also be annoying and hard to deal with. Let's start with useful. The HOA can put together community ...

Homeowners' Associations, or HAs, are legal entities created to maintain common areas and maintain deed restrictions. Most condominium and townhome developments, and many newer single-family subdivisions, have HAs, which are usually created when the ...

Just like the game of golf itself, there is more involved in the purchase of real estate in golf communities than meets the eye. For those who have dreamed about owning a piece of land where your favorite pastime is just out your front or back door, ...

Purchasing an investment property may be a great way to secure your future, or to enhance or diversify your portfolio. But investing in property, like other ways of making money, has its risks. To help minimize these risks there are a few things that...

Owning a home - whether it is a single family dwelling, a new two family unit, or a new condominium unit - is a dream most people and is sometimes a goal to which we all strive to reach at some point in the future. If one could manage the finances, ...

What is a seller's broker? A seller's broker represents the person who is selling a property. They will have the seller's interests in mind throughout the real estate transaction. A broker is different than a realtor or real estate agent because a br...

Information about mobile homes for sale Mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, are assembled in a factory. Each mobile home for sale has to conform to the U.S. government's Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD code), rath...

The Ins and Outs Ready to invest in a mansion, ranch, or other unique luxury property? The opportunities and selections are endless. But first, there are some basics about buying and renting luxury properties that you should know. Luxury real estate ...

A lakeside vacation or second home can be a quiet and relaxing place to escape to, or simply a good investment in your financial future. Whether you enjoy the outdoor activities and recreation provided by one of Connecticut's beautiful lakes, or you...

FSBO, what is it? FSBO means For Sale by Owner, and it's a term that's generally referred to when you're selling your home without soliciting help from a Realtor. FSBO, what's the benefit to you? You'll save thousands of dollars in commissions if y...

Finding a rent-to-own house is one of the many ways someone with bad or no credit can buy a house. You will often find them called names like lease/options, lease with option to buy, lease purchase, lease 2 purchase, rent with option to buy, rent to...

Several years ago I developed a philosophy in renovating houses which resulted in a finished product that I call a "Dream House" or "Doll House." How many houses on the market today look very ordinary and less than perfect? How many look "Plain Jane?...

How the heck do you find a "motivated seller?" The motivated seller doesn't wear a tattoo on his forehead that announces the distinction. And he never drags you onto his property begging you to buy. In fact, the motivated seller may be very subtle in...

Most people in America rent a personal dwelling! Just think how many families rent a house or an apartment, a duplex or a condo. Yet, nobody prefers renting. Who wouldn't want their own home, if they had the choice. Even if, say, someone moves into t...

An irate tenant or disgruntled home-buyer, with the help of a willing attorney, can readily prompt a property search for a property owner in public records. The target of the search becomes someone who has deep-pockets as reflected in real estate ass...

Chapel Hill is located right in the middle of North Carolina, halfway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. In 2000, the nearly 20 square mile city had a population of 48,715 people and it has substantially increased over the last ...

Real estate: availability and cost In 2000, the median home value for a single-family residence in Mancos was estimated at $94,200 as compared to the U.S. median of $119,200. Before you jump into the fray and search for a house in this small town of ...

Downtown Minneapolis is rich with true metropolitan charm. With the growth of an incredible entertainment district, a wonderful artistic community, and all the opportunities of a large urban center, downtown Minneapolis is pleasantly thriving. With ...

The Southern California city of San Diego has all the attractions of a big city with the tropical feel of the coast. Covering nearly 350 square miles with over 1.2 million residents, the city has much to offer in all aspects of life. These offering...

Looking to relocate to a Californian suburb with a low crime rate, beautiful luxury homes and the convenience of being located just minutes from Oakland and San Francisco? Look no further than Walnut Creek. This city of just over 65,000 people is s...

Take me Back to the Black Hills Located in Western South Dakota, Rapid City is a thriving community with many amenities to offers its residents. This city is nestled among the beautiful Black Hills, offering endless recreational activities for the o...

I love what Trump says about the business of real estate. I am a big believer in setting up business systems for all my clients. So it is cool to hear from a master like Trump about the importance of systems! Sincerely, Tom Kish THE REAL ESTATE BU...

As a successful Boston real estate agent, it always puzzled me how and why some people choose particular Boston real estate agents to sell their homes. For most of us, a real estate purchase is the single largest investment we will ever make in our ...

Being a home inspector is great. It's fun, it's interesting, and I get to meet wonderful people. I know exactly what to do during a home inspection. But what should the homebuyer be doing during the home inspection? In my mind, the primary responsibi...

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." With int...

Real estate investing has become popularized today because of real estate investing TV infomercials and traveling seminar circuits. But real estate investing has not always been so popular. In the 1960s, William Nickerson wrote, "How I Turned $1000 i...

Please don't call it "flipping." Some real estate investors who practice the technique of buying property for immediate fixup and resale call it "flipping houses." I have never liked this term, for it strikes me as reference to a gimmick. It seems "f...

Even if your real estate contract has been written on toilet paper, it's valid. Content of your real estate investing contract is what's important. Your financial destiny in real estate investing is sealed BEFORE you walk into a real estate closing a...

Houses can have lots of problems Real estate investing requires expertise in recognizing these problems and the costs for repair. Sometimes you stumble onto a jewel investment by discovering a house where mom was an excellent housekeeper, and all tha...

Is landlording the way to go if you are starting into real estate investing today? Receiving cash flow from rental residuals is an exciting idea. If the rental housing is congregated in large apartments within a focused area, the costs of management ...