If you are buying houses to flip them and you aspire to become a real estate guru one day, you'll need to do some before-and-after house flipping projects.
At some point, you will need to show your portfolio of houses you took from ugly to beautiful. What are some rules to keep in mind?
1) Make sure to Go Ugly Early:
If you find a good ugly house that you can clean up with paint and landscaping, and turn around and flip it in a few weeks, then that is the type of house you want to keep on targeting.
2) Find the ugliest house in the best neighborhoods:
It's easier to resell a house in a nice neighborhood than in a bad one. Find those rough stones among the gems, polish them, and you'll find it easier to sell them because they match the good environment.
3) Look for cosmetically distressed houses:
There are investors that do a good job with buying houses that don't need much work inside, and really only need TLC outside. Some investors have been known to spend a weekend or two just painting and landscaping, then reselling the house for a 20k to 40k profit.
You can spend 2-4 months refurbishing an entire house top to bottom, if that's your thing. But don't forget that doing a cosmetic flip is a viable and proven method of making money in real estate investing.
Just remember to diversify your methods. You don't always have to do a full house-gutting. You can also do re-assignments, options, holds, new builds, commercial, etc. And buying and selling a cosmetically distressed home is often an over-looked strategy.
วันจันทร์ที่ 31 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
A Look at Arizona Real Estate by Dannie Jensen
Arizona real estate market is really hot. The centre of a lot of action in Arizona is Phoenix metropolitan area. However, when it comes to real estate investing, every area is hot. Based on whether you are looking for Arizona real estate just as an investment avenue or whether you are looking for Arizona real estate to actually live in, your preferences would change a bit. However, one thing which you would always want is a low price. And that is something that would require some effort.
If you are looking to get a piece of Arizona real estate for yourself and your family, then you need to consider a lot of different things which will also influence your perception of the lowest (or the best price) for that Arizona real estate piece. Note that the best price for the same Arizona real estate piece might be different for different people (because their level of motivation to buy a particular Arizona real estate piece might vary). So, if you have a lot of friends living in a particular area in Arizona, then Arizona real estate in that area might become your preference and hence increase your motivation level. Similarly your buying motivation will be higher if you are planning to move into the place on account of a new job that you are taking up in that place or if you have been transferred to that place in your current job itself. If you have children, you would have to look around for Arizona real estate which has good schools around it. Again, you would like to evaluate your lifestyle and see if there is place that is in particular suited to your lifestyle.
So, there are a lot of factors that could lead to increased motivation levels. Generally, more the motivation of either side (buyer-seller), lesser is their negotiation power. So even if you are much motivated to buy a particular Arizona real estate piece, do not show it in front of the seller. Though hiding your motivation will be a bit difficult, nonetheless give it a good try. If you are looking for Arizona real estate just for investment purposes then you would probably have a lot more time on hand to evaluate various properties before you actually go ahead with one. So your buying motivation will not (and should not) be too high. Remember that if you have time on hand, you can always get better deals (and there are lot of Arizona real estate deals out there, if you were to look properly).
If you are looking to get a piece of Arizona real estate for yourself and your family, then you need to consider a lot of different things which will also influence your perception of the lowest (or the best price) for that Arizona real estate piece. Note that the best price for the same Arizona real estate piece might be different for different people (because their level of motivation to buy a particular Arizona real estate piece might vary). So, if you have a lot of friends living in a particular area in Arizona, then Arizona real estate in that area might become your preference and hence increase your motivation level. Similarly your buying motivation will be higher if you are planning to move into the place on account of a new job that you are taking up in that place or if you have been transferred to that place in your current job itself. If you have children, you would have to look around for Arizona real estate which has good schools around it. Again, you would like to evaluate your lifestyle and see if there is place that is in particular suited to your lifestyle.
So, there are a lot of factors that could lead to increased motivation levels. Generally, more the motivation of either side (buyer-seller), lesser is their negotiation power. So even if you are much motivated to buy a particular Arizona real estate piece, do not show it in front of the seller. Though hiding your motivation will be a bit difficult, nonetheless give it a good try. If you are looking for Arizona real estate just for investment purposes then you would probably have a lot more time on hand to evaluate various properties before you actually go ahead with one. So your buying motivation will not (and should not) be too high. Remember that if you have time on hand, you can always get better deals (and there are lot of Arizona real estate deals out there, if you were to look properly).
Rocky Mountain Real Estate by Dannie Jensen
We know that Colorado is known for Rocky Mountains. But does the Colorado real estate rock as well? Though Colorado real estate doesn't rock that much, as per the statistics (and when we compare Colorado real estate to others like Florida real estate or California real estate). However, there are people with contrarian views as well. And believe me, contrarian views do sometimes get huge profits for you, because in such circumstances you will generally face lesser competition from other real estate investors and you can probably get a Colorado real estate piece for much lesser than it actually is worth. However, we are not saying that Colorado real estate has performed badly. Though I don't remember the exact statistics but Colorado real estate appreciation was about 5-7% only which is much lower to 25% or so for Florida real estate. Again, when we say 5-7% appreciation in Colorado real estate, we are talking about the state in general. So, it's quite possible that there be regions in the state where the real estate appreciation is say 25% and there could be places where there has been no appreciation in real estate. The opportunity is always there, the only thing you need is the art of finding the Golden deal in this Colorado real estate market.
When assessing Colorado real estate you must take into consideration various factors e.g. you must assess the overall economic indicators and check what effect it can have on Colorado real estate (both in the near term and in the longer term). You don't need to be a financial analyst or a real estate guru for doing this assessment, you just need to keep track of various news items and analysis reports on Colorado real estate. Also keep track of the mortgage rates and laws on tax breaks (as applicable to Colorado real estate). All these factors influence the trend of real estate anywhere (not in just Colorado). Moreover, you will need to hunt for Colorado real estate opportunities by going to public auctions, foreclosures, teaming up with attorneys for information etc. Again, remember that a not-so-good news about any real estate (be it Colorado real estate or Florida real estate), doesn't mean that real estate investment won't make sense at that place; in fact, it might cut down the number of competitors you have.
So, if you feel that Colorado real estate doesn't rock; you can probably make it rock for you. There always are plenty of opportunities.
When assessing Colorado real estate you must take into consideration various factors e.g. you must assess the overall economic indicators and check what effect it can have on Colorado real estate (both in the near term and in the longer term). You don't need to be a financial analyst or a real estate guru for doing this assessment, you just need to keep track of various news items and analysis reports on Colorado real estate. Also keep track of the mortgage rates and laws on tax breaks (as applicable to Colorado real estate). All these factors influence the trend of real estate anywhere (not in just Colorado). Moreover, you will need to hunt for Colorado real estate opportunities by going to public auctions, foreclosures, teaming up with attorneys for information etc. Again, remember that a not-so-good news about any real estate (be it Colorado real estate or Florida real estate), doesn't mean that real estate investment won't make sense at that place; in fact, it might cut down the number of competitors you have.
So, if you feel that Colorado real estate doesn't rock; you can probably make it rock for you. There always are plenty of opportunities.
วันเสาร์ที่ 29 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Greenwich CT Homes For Sale: Beautiful Country. by Scott Belan
Greenwich, Connecticut real estate and desirable places to live are all interlinked. Greenwich was rated 12th in the list of the 100 Best Places to Live in US compiled by Money magazine in 2005. Not only does it have the quaint New England charm that appeals to anyone seeking a quiet and attractive place to live, but it is also within reasonable commuting distance of Manhattan. In fact, tucked into Fairfield county right at the southwest limit of Connecticut, it's the closest that you can get to Manhattan without leaving the state.
It is such a desirable town that a number of financial corporations including hedge funds have simply forsaken the hustle and bustle of New York City and set up their main offices in Greenwich. The 28 miles that separate it from Manhattan give Greenwich the edge over rival Connecticut town Wilton, a little farther away at 55 miles. Greenwich is also twice the size in surface area of Wilton, and logically, within its 50 square miles has twice the amount of real estate.
It is thanks to these strategic advantages that Greenwich real estate, even compared to the rest of Connecticut, is still climbing in value. Prices reflect the trend. Data from 2007 had the lower end of prices for single-family homes starting at $500,000, and going up to a top $12,5 million. As the market has continued to climb since then, these upper and lower limits have adjusted in consequence.
The influx of younger commuters, people that a decade or two ago would have been termed "yuppies" is making the market for sellers stronger and stronger. These newer arrivals are however selective. Their priorities lie with convenient access to shopping and facilities, and integration into neighborhoods of other like-minded people. With this in mind, homes that conform sell before construction has finished.
The Greenwich Post newspaper reports on the real estate market in Greenwich as being "bulletproof" and maintaining its momentum when all around are despondent in the wake of sub prime mortgages, excess of homes for sale on the market and difficulties in obtaining credit. Information on the average price for a single-family home shows a level of around $300,000 in 1983 climbing to close to $3 million in mid-2007. Apart from a plateau from 2002 to 2003 and a sharp leap upwards between 2003 and 2004, the overall trend is stable and resolutely positive.
As a finishing remark, Greenwich is also well supplied with all the amenities that one would expect of such a town. The tone is set by the number of schools with just short of a dozen primary schools and almost as many private schools, not to mention the middle and high schools. As Greenwich is also on the Long Island sound, there is significant variety in the recreational facilities that are both land- and water-based, with beaches and islands to complete the range of choices.
For more information you may also try the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce or a local real estate agent. They can both be essential in learning about the best parts of Greenwich to live.
It is such a desirable town that a number of financial corporations including hedge funds have simply forsaken the hustle and bustle of New York City and set up their main offices in Greenwich. The 28 miles that separate it from Manhattan give Greenwich the edge over rival Connecticut town Wilton, a little farther away at 55 miles. Greenwich is also twice the size in surface area of Wilton, and logically, within its 50 square miles has twice the amount of real estate.
It is thanks to these strategic advantages that Greenwich real estate, even compared to the rest of Connecticut, is still climbing in value. Prices reflect the trend. Data from 2007 had the lower end of prices for single-family homes starting at $500,000, and going up to a top $12,5 million. As the market has continued to climb since then, these upper and lower limits have adjusted in consequence.
The influx of younger commuters, people that a decade or two ago would have been termed "yuppies" is making the market for sellers stronger and stronger. These newer arrivals are however selective. Their priorities lie with convenient access to shopping and facilities, and integration into neighborhoods of other like-minded people. With this in mind, homes that conform sell before construction has finished.
The Greenwich Post newspaper reports on the real estate market in Greenwich as being "bulletproof" and maintaining its momentum when all around are despondent in the wake of sub prime mortgages, excess of homes for sale on the market and difficulties in obtaining credit. Information on the average price for a single-family home shows a level of around $300,000 in 1983 climbing to close to $3 million in mid-2007. Apart from a plateau from 2002 to 2003 and a sharp leap upwards between 2003 and 2004, the overall trend is stable and resolutely positive.
As a finishing remark, Greenwich is also well supplied with all the amenities that one would expect of such a town. The tone is set by the number of schools with just short of a dozen primary schools and almost as many private schools, not to mention the middle and high schools. As Greenwich is also on the Long Island sound, there is significant variety in the recreational facilities that are both land- and water-based, with beaches and islands to complete the range of choices.
For more information you may also try the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce or a local real estate agent. They can both be essential in learning about the best parts of Greenwich to live.
Greenwich CT Homes For Sale: Beautiful Country. by Scott Belan
Greenwich, Connecticut real estate and desirable places to live are all interlinked. Greenwich was rated 12th in the list of the 100 Best Places to Live in US compiled by Money magazine in 2005. Not only does it have the quaint New England charm that appeals to anyone seeking a quiet and attractive place to live, but it is also within reasonable commuting distance of Manhattan. In fact, tucked into Fairfield county right at the southwest limit of Connecticut, it's the closest that you can get to Manhattan without leaving the state.
It is such a desirable town that a number of financial corporations including hedge funds have simply forsaken the hustle and bustle of New York City and set up their main offices in Greenwich. The 28 miles that separate it from Manhattan give Greenwich the edge over rival Connecticut town Wilton, a little farther away at 55 miles. Greenwich is also twice the size in surface area of Wilton, and logically, within its 50 square miles has twice the amount of real estate.
It is thanks to these strategic advantages that Greenwich real estate, even compared to the rest of Connecticut, is still climbing in value. Prices reflect the trend. Data from 2007 had the lower end of prices for single-family homes starting at $500,000, and going up to a top $12,5 million. As the market has continued to climb since then, these upper and lower limits have adjusted in consequence.
The influx of younger commuters, people that a decade or two ago would have been termed "yuppies" is making the market for sellers stronger and stronger. These newer arrivals are however selective. Their priorities lie with convenient access to shopping and facilities, and integration into neighborhoods of other like-minded people. With this in mind, homes that conform sell before construction has finished.
The Greenwich Post newspaper reports on the real estate market in Greenwich as being "bulletproof" and maintaining its momentum when all around are despondent in the wake of sub prime mortgages, excess of homes for sale on the market and difficulties in obtaining credit. Information on the average price for a single-family home shows a level of around $300,000 in 1983 climbing to close to $3 million in mid-2007. Apart from a plateau from 2002 to 2003 and a sharp leap upwards between 2003 and 2004, the overall trend is stable and resolutely positive.
As a finishing remark, Greenwich is also well supplied with all the amenities that one would expect of such a town. The tone is set by the number of schools with just short of a dozen primary schools and almost as many private schools, not to mention the middle and high schools. As Greenwich is also on the Long Island sound, there is significant variety in the recreational facilities that are both land- and water-based, with beaches and islands to complete the range of choices.
For more information you may also try the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce or a local real estate agent. They can both be essential in learning about the best parts of Greenwich to live.
It is such a desirable town that a number of financial corporations including hedge funds have simply forsaken the hustle and bustle of New York City and set up their main offices in Greenwich. The 28 miles that separate it from Manhattan give Greenwich the edge over rival Connecticut town Wilton, a little farther away at 55 miles. Greenwich is also twice the size in surface area of Wilton, and logically, within its 50 square miles has twice the amount of real estate.
It is thanks to these strategic advantages that Greenwich real estate, even compared to the rest of Connecticut, is still climbing in value. Prices reflect the trend. Data from 2007 had the lower end of prices for single-family homes starting at $500,000, and going up to a top $12,5 million. As the market has continued to climb since then, these upper and lower limits have adjusted in consequence.
The influx of younger commuters, people that a decade or two ago would have been termed "yuppies" is making the market for sellers stronger and stronger. These newer arrivals are however selective. Their priorities lie with convenient access to shopping and facilities, and integration into neighborhoods of other like-minded people. With this in mind, homes that conform sell before construction has finished.
The Greenwich Post newspaper reports on the real estate market in Greenwich as being "bulletproof" and maintaining its momentum when all around are despondent in the wake of sub prime mortgages, excess of homes for sale on the market and difficulties in obtaining credit. Information on the average price for a single-family home shows a level of around $300,000 in 1983 climbing to close to $3 million in mid-2007. Apart from a plateau from 2002 to 2003 and a sharp leap upwards between 2003 and 2004, the overall trend is stable and resolutely positive.
As a finishing remark, Greenwich is also well supplied with all the amenities that one would expect of such a town. The tone is set by the number of schools with just short of a dozen primary schools and almost as many private schools, not to mention the middle and high schools. As Greenwich is also on the Long Island sound, there is significant variety in the recreational facilities that are both land- and water-based, with beaches and islands to complete the range of choices.
For more information you may also try the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce or a local real estate agent. They can both be essential in learning about the best parts of Greenwich to live.
Commercial Real Estate in CT - Business is Good by Scott Belan
For people considering investment in commercial real estate, Connecticut has options to offer. The economic constitution of the state of Connecticut means that business activity is predominantly built on the service industry (around 40%) with trade taking second place. Heavy industry or manufacturing is relatively small as a percentage of total professional activity. Taking the definition of commercial real estate, Connecticut-style at least, to mean any real estate that is not single family, the opportunities are in office space, retail space, income property, commercial property, investment property and multi-family property, with possibilities in industrial space in line with the information above.
The motivation for investing in commercial real estate can vary from one person to another. It has a certain stability that many find attractive. With the possible exception of retail space that needs to be in well-populated areas, commercial real estate corresponds to much more functional criteria. If the property in question allows a business to function correctly, then in these days of Internet and virtual reality, location per se may be less of an issue. For this reason, fashion and fads have less impact as well.
Connecticut's commercial real estate derives a double benefit. Firstly from the nature of commercial real estate in general, and secondly from the relatively high-income population which has a knock-on effect on the standard of businesses and multi-family properties. Relatively sheltered from the speculation and fraud which has plagued the residential housing market over recent years, commercial real estate has been relatively profitable and safe, if not to say somewhat unexciting. But as values are consistent and return on investment is good, it remains a firm favorite with investors.
The new checks and balances that are being introduced in the residential real estate market will also bring positive benefits to commercial real estate, Connecticut itself not being immune to potential problems in this area. With this tightening of regulations, commercial real estate in Connecticut, although showing more modest returns than stocks and bonds, should remain an investment instrument of choice, because of its stable nature and the multiple possibilities for diversification.
In particular, with the trend of increasing investment value in the office sector of the commercial real estate market, Connecticut as a state will continue to be well-positioned with its strong emphasis on the services sector and in particular for towns such as Greenwich on the financial services sector. Smarter investors may well look for larger properties to rent out to several individual entities to maximize the profit potential for a given investment. While location will still play a part in the investment decision, a full analysis of commercial real estate opportunities in Connecticut must also include an investigation of the zoning laws that are more and more a part of towns such as Greenwich and Wilton, both keen to preserve and safeguard historic architectural heritage.
There are many commercial real estate properties available now at very low prices. And most experts are saying that now's a good time to buy, that the residential market seems to be picking up towards the end of 2009. Usually Commercial Real Estate follows the residential trends.
The motivation for investing in commercial real estate can vary from one person to another. It has a certain stability that many find attractive. With the possible exception of retail space that needs to be in well-populated areas, commercial real estate corresponds to much more functional criteria. If the property in question allows a business to function correctly, then in these days of Internet and virtual reality, location per se may be less of an issue. For this reason, fashion and fads have less impact as well.
Connecticut's commercial real estate derives a double benefit. Firstly from the nature of commercial real estate in general, and secondly from the relatively high-income population which has a knock-on effect on the standard of businesses and multi-family properties. Relatively sheltered from the speculation and fraud which has plagued the residential housing market over recent years, commercial real estate has been relatively profitable and safe, if not to say somewhat unexciting. But as values are consistent and return on investment is good, it remains a firm favorite with investors.
The new checks and balances that are being introduced in the residential real estate market will also bring positive benefits to commercial real estate, Connecticut itself not being immune to potential problems in this area. With this tightening of regulations, commercial real estate in Connecticut, although showing more modest returns than stocks and bonds, should remain an investment instrument of choice, because of its stable nature and the multiple possibilities for diversification.
In particular, with the trend of increasing investment value in the office sector of the commercial real estate market, Connecticut as a state will continue to be well-positioned with its strong emphasis on the services sector and in particular for towns such as Greenwich on the financial services sector. Smarter investors may well look for larger properties to rent out to several individual entities to maximize the profit potential for a given investment. While location will still play a part in the investment decision, a full analysis of commercial real estate opportunities in Connecticut must also include an investigation of the zoning laws that are more and more a part of towns such as Greenwich and Wilton, both keen to preserve and safeguard historic architectural heritage.
There are many commercial real estate properties available now at very low prices. And most experts are saying that now's a good time to buy, that the residential market seems to be picking up towards the end of 2009. Usually Commercial Real Estate follows the residential trends.
3D Modeling Services as an important feature of construction industry!!! by Kelvin Aniston
3D Modeling is a fundamental part of any 3D design or project. 3D models can be particularly useful in print design and interactive projects when you need to create something that can't be easily created by other means or if you need highly pragmatic or detailed views of a product from multiple angles.
3D modeling services enables you to precisely draft any complex projects at initial. If you want to create detailed and perfect 3D models, you need to use the most advanced versions of software and animation tools. These tools and technology can help you to get perfect 3D modeling of any object.
Architectural 3D modeling and 3D CAD modeling are other type of 3D modeling which can be used for three dimensional views of houses or complete building complexes including a view of the interior such as furniture and flooring. 3D modeling helps you to read and understand layout plans easily. You can say that 3D modeling is a dominant tool, which takes much of improbability out of selling or leasing real estate property.
With the help of Architectural 3D CAD modeling you can Visualizes the space or volume in each room and it can also Illustrates the relationships between each and every rooms of your building. Another advantage of 3D modeling is that it clearly indicates entry and exit points, it also indicates where windows and doors are located and provides a useful reference when planning renovations or decorations.
3D Interior modeling and 3D exterior modeling are two another part of 3D modeling services. 3D exterior modeling can be used for Residential Buildings design, Commercial Buildings design, Clubs, hotels, theme parks design and Industrial Building design.
3D exterior modeling can help you to develop attractive kitchen, bathroom, bed room, conference room and business room designs. So, 3D modeling services can help you in all these ways of building construction and by using these services you can get better output for your buildings interior and exterior designs.
3D modeling services enables you to precisely draft any complex projects at initial. If you want to create detailed and perfect 3D models, you need to use the most advanced versions of software and animation tools. These tools and technology can help you to get perfect 3D modeling of any object.
Architectural 3D modeling and 3D CAD modeling are other type of 3D modeling which can be used for three dimensional views of houses or complete building complexes including a view of the interior such as furniture and flooring. 3D modeling helps you to read and understand layout plans easily. You can say that 3D modeling is a dominant tool, which takes much of improbability out of selling or leasing real estate property.
With the help of Architectural 3D CAD modeling you can Visualizes the space or volume in each room and it can also Illustrates the relationships between each and every rooms of your building. Another advantage of 3D modeling is that it clearly indicates entry and exit points, it also indicates where windows and doors are located and provides a useful reference when planning renovations or decorations.
3D Interior modeling and 3D exterior modeling are two another part of 3D modeling services. 3D exterior modeling can be used for Residential Buildings design, Commercial Buildings design, Clubs, hotels, theme parks design and Industrial Building design.
3D exterior modeling can help you to develop attractive kitchen, bathroom, bed room, conference room and business room designs. So, 3D modeling services can help you in all these ways of building construction and by using these services you can get better output for your buildings interior and exterior designs.
วันพุธที่ 26 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Selecting right home inspector makes you home perfect. by opendoor
To acquire a perfect home is a dream of every individual. But problem start where you have to decide a perfect home in every sense i.e. budget, location , suitability of home, authenticity etc. It's no more a problem now. Just what you have to do is to judge a perfect home inspector. And selecting a home inspector is no exception; it's just your right decision at a right time. So it's not at all critical to choose a home inspector in the same way you have chosen a real estate professional.
It's not at all complicated to work with a home inspector. But you have to be aware of all quarries which are required to be asked for your perfect home. So here we provide you some guidelines question to be asked from a home inspector.
Firstly, ask for his licence holding and be aware whether he is able to meet all requirement compared to other home inspectors in your area or state. You can even verify the authenticity of licence as verification is essential, because many states have the capability to track continuing education of the home inspector as well as complaints.
Secondly enquire about the experience of home inspector in the field of home inspection, and his ability of performing his task. His long term experience gives comfort that the home inspector will be with you in the future as new needs and issues arise. Your home trade decision is far too important to be a practice place for a home inspector.
Thirdly, is the format of the report. Does the contains the descriptions of damage or defect in locations of the home that only the home inspector was able to access, like roof-tops or crawl spaces. Pictures of these areas are required to make your understanding of the scope and location of the damage more clear. It also makes repairs easy to get valued when a photograph is available.
Lastly, comes the delivery time of report and the surety of receiving complete report on time to read review and respond. The best company's home inspector can deliver the report to you on-site, right at the home, just as the inspection is completed. Person should attend the home inspection with home inspector. There is no alternative for the complete assessment experience; the report generated is just a small piece of the inspection. When you attend the assessment of home, see the procedure, ask queries and become educated about your home, you'll gain great ease and confidence in your buying result. We wish you a very good luck, and happy home buying!!
So, if you want to choose a perfect home inspector for your home just log on to http://www.opendoorinspections.com
It's not at all complicated to work with a home inspector. But you have to be aware of all quarries which are required to be asked for your perfect home. So here we provide you some guidelines question to be asked from a home inspector.
Firstly, ask for his licence holding and be aware whether he is able to meet all requirement compared to other home inspectors in your area or state. You can even verify the authenticity of licence as verification is essential, because many states have the capability to track continuing education of the home inspector as well as complaints.
Secondly enquire about the experience of home inspector in the field of home inspection, and his ability of performing his task. His long term experience gives comfort that the home inspector will be with you in the future as new needs and issues arise. Your home trade decision is far too important to be a practice place for a home inspector.
Thirdly, is the format of the report. Does the contains the descriptions of damage or defect in locations of the home that only the home inspector was able to access, like roof-tops or crawl spaces. Pictures of these areas are required to make your understanding of the scope and location of the damage more clear. It also makes repairs easy to get valued when a photograph is available.
Lastly, comes the delivery time of report and the surety of receiving complete report on time to read review and respond. The best company's home inspector can deliver the report to you on-site, right at the home, just as the inspection is completed. Person should attend the home inspection with home inspector. There is no alternative for the complete assessment experience; the report generated is just a small piece of the inspection. When you attend the assessment of home, see the procedure, ask queries and become educated about your home, you'll gain great ease and confidence in your buying result. We wish you a very good luck, and happy home buying!!
So, if you want to choose a perfect home inspector for your home just log on to http://www.opendoorinspections.com
What is the Perfect Short Term Financing Loan? by Alfred Baldwin
The estate market is a continuously evolving beast. As markets change, so do the sorts of loan products that become available. One of the so called'specialty' bad creidt loans that is growing in renown is the'bridge loan.' However, before making a commitment to this type of loan, it's important to grasp the basics. And as significantly, who this group is best suited for. So, with that having been said, what exactly is a bridge loan and what can it do for you? A bridge loan is simply a short-term loan used by an individual ( or business ) who needs a fast cash infusion till permanent financing can be accomplished. A bridge loan, sometimes called a swing loan or gap financing, is often anticipated to be repaid awfully quickly . Most bridge loans have a term of about half a year to one year. When would someone need a bridge loan? Bridge loans are commonly used by potential home purchasers who are ready to buy, but who haven't yet sold their present home. When the housing market is booming and homes are selling within days or weeks of being listed, a bridge loan makes little sense. But what about those times when the housing market seems to be moving along at a more reasonable pace? Imagine, for instance, that you find your perfect home. You are raring to purchase it, apart from one major setback : you must sell your current home first. In the meantime, you can snatch up that dream house by making an application for a bridge loan. A bridge loan can allow you to pay off the mortgage on your current house, or gather enough money to make a down payment on your dream house while you wait for your current home to sell. In hindsight, the opposite situation would be perfect : selling your home, and then finding your perfect home. But since life, and especially issues of personal finance, aren't always ideal, a bridge loan is an acceptable option for anyone who reveals themselves caught between. The terms of a bridge loan can vary widely. Some types of bridge loans allow you to completely pay off the mortgage on your current home. A reasonably characteristic bridge loan might work as the following : the bridge loan is used to pay off the mortgage on your current home, and the rest of the cash is used to make a down payment on your new home. In this type of eventuality, closing costs and half a year of prepaid interest are normally subtracted from the loan amount. If the first home isn't sold after a period of half a year, the borrower is usually allowed to begin making interest-only payments on the bridge loan. When the first home is sold, the bridge loan can be paid off in its totality, with any unmerited loan charges credited to the borrower. Be warned that using bridge loans in this way-to span the disparity between 2 separate transactions-can be pricey. Bridge loans frequently come with high costs, so make sure you understand the terms of your loan before signing. Also, be ready to face the possibility of having to pay the identical to three mortgage payments ( your current house, new house, and the quantity of the loan itself ) till your home is sold. Before even considering bridge unsecured personal loans, talk to your real estate agent. Find out how long homes in your houses' price range are taking to sell. If the housing market is so slow that you predict your home to remain unsold for many months, a bridge loan might not be such an excellent idea. Bridge loans are also ordinarily employed in property investing. People curious about making an investment in real estate, but who may not have access to conventional loans, can employ a bridge loan to make the purchase. People who use bridge loans might be unable to be accepted for conventional loans due to credit problems. Therefore, many bridge loans are frequently available through non-traditional lenders, who offer interest rates ranging from fourteen to 20 p.c. These lenders frequently also charge 'points', or fees, on these loans. One point is one p.c of the total loan amount. Because these lenders are not as engaged with credit histories as standard lenders, bridge loans are much more accessible, though also much costly. Bridge loans supply a fast and comparatively straightforward way to get a fast money infusion. But also they are laden with higher than average charges and interest rates. The best advice regarding bridge loans is also maybe the most simple : do not use them unless you really have to.
วันเสาร์ที่ 22 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Making the Most of the Least by Dr. Clifton Mays
Today's tip will be a little different. It's more of a saying than a tip, but if you apply what this saying implies, then you will live a happier and more fulfilled life.
The saying comes from a plaque on the wall of my chiropractic school. It states "One Of These Days, Is None Of These Days."
Now I know we've all heard that before, and we all have our own interpretation of this saying, but I want to give you a way to make it apply to your life.
In order for us to live our lives, it requires that we take action. This action does not have to be giant: like taking a rocket to the moon, but it can be as simple as throwing away a single sheet of paper. Let me explain.
We all have dreams and goals in our lives. Most of the time these dreams and goals seem so big that we feel we can never reach them. I was listening to a televised sermon about this very thing. The speaker was talking about how we all have dreams for our lives. He stated that it is our job to commit to our dreams and the rest will follow. He used an example of a CEO he was talking to at a convention. This CEO had a dream of being on T.V. The speaker asked him why he wasn't on T.V. and the CEO made up all kinds of excuses (it cost too much money - yeah right - this guy's a CEO, too much time - again - he was on vacation for this seminar, etc). The speaker finally got tired of his excuses and said, "Sir, will you commit to being on TV by next year." This put the man on the spot. He thought about it, and said that "yes - he would commit to his dream".
Once this action step was taken, the speaker turned to the rest of the group and asked which one of them would help this man realize his dream. One of the others in the group was a T.V. producer and was finishing filming his latest series. He spoke up that he would be able to finish his series and film a pilot for the CEO at the end of the next month. So the CEO was on his way to fulfilling his dream, just by committing to it.
This is the same for each of us. We cannot sit and wait for our ship to come in, we need to at least check and make sure the ship is coming. If we continue to wait for "one of these days", then nothing will ever change. We can use all the excuses we want, from "I'll get started when I retire, or when the kids grow up, or when the car is paid off, or when our kids move closer", but "one of these days" will never come. It is up to each one of us to take the first step on making our goals and dreams come true.
Like the speaker, I'm going to ask each of you to take a look at something you've been waiting on. (a goal, a dream, a project, whatever) Make the commitment to start working on your dream TODAY. Take one simple step that will put you on the path toward your dreams. It could be as simple as picking up a phone and ordering a catalog to the local community college. It could be searching the Internet for a real estate broker who specializes in what you are looking for. Or it could be as simple as throwing away a piece of paper that you've been saving because you'll get to it "someday".
Make today the first day of the rest of your life. As Nike says "just do it." Or as B.J. Palmer was quoted with saying "GET THE BIG IDEA, ALL THE REST WILL FOLLOW!"
If you want more information about making the first steps to following your dream, call Dr. Mays or e-mail me at drmays@painfreeover50.com
Make it today!
Dr. Clifton Mays
The saying comes from a plaque on the wall of my chiropractic school. It states "One Of These Days, Is None Of These Days."
Now I know we've all heard that before, and we all have our own interpretation of this saying, but I want to give you a way to make it apply to your life.
In order for us to live our lives, it requires that we take action. This action does not have to be giant: like taking a rocket to the moon, but it can be as simple as throwing away a single sheet of paper. Let me explain.
We all have dreams and goals in our lives. Most of the time these dreams and goals seem so big that we feel we can never reach them. I was listening to a televised sermon about this very thing. The speaker was talking about how we all have dreams for our lives. He stated that it is our job to commit to our dreams and the rest will follow. He used an example of a CEO he was talking to at a convention. This CEO had a dream of being on T.V. The speaker asked him why he wasn't on T.V. and the CEO made up all kinds of excuses (it cost too much money - yeah right - this guy's a CEO, too much time - again - he was on vacation for this seminar, etc). The speaker finally got tired of his excuses and said, "Sir, will you commit to being on TV by next year." This put the man on the spot. He thought about it, and said that "yes - he would commit to his dream".
Once this action step was taken, the speaker turned to the rest of the group and asked which one of them would help this man realize his dream. One of the others in the group was a T.V. producer and was finishing filming his latest series. He spoke up that he would be able to finish his series and film a pilot for the CEO at the end of the next month. So the CEO was on his way to fulfilling his dream, just by committing to it.
This is the same for each of us. We cannot sit and wait for our ship to come in, we need to at least check and make sure the ship is coming. If we continue to wait for "one of these days", then nothing will ever change. We can use all the excuses we want, from "I'll get started when I retire, or when the kids grow up, or when the car is paid off, or when our kids move closer", but "one of these days" will never come. It is up to each one of us to take the first step on making our goals and dreams come true.
Like the speaker, I'm going to ask each of you to take a look at something you've been waiting on. (a goal, a dream, a project, whatever) Make the commitment to start working on your dream TODAY. Take one simple step that will put you on the path toward your dreams. It could be as simple as picking up a phone and ordering a catalog to the local community college. It could be searching the Internet for a real estate broker who specializes in what you are looking for. Or it could be as simple as throwing away a piece of paper that you've been saving because you'll get to it "someday".
Make today the first day of the rest of your life. As Nike says "just do it." Or as B.J. Palmer was quoted with saying "GET THE BIG IDEA, ALL THE REST WILL FOLLOW!"
If you want more information about making the first steps to following your dream, call Dr. Mays or e-mail me at drmays@painfreeover50.com
Make it today!
Dr. Clifton Mays
REO Agents Bracing For Wave of Deluxe Foreclosures by Frank Patrick
Copyright (c) 2009 Frank Patrick
Million-Plus "McMansions" To Be Next Big REO Listing Category
Up until now, the middle class has been hardest hit by plummeting home prices and a bad real estate market. This has resulted in massive mortgage defaults, the tidal wave of foreclosures and the historic high number of REO listings available.
The upper middle class and high-end homeowners who thought they would be able to dodge the foreclosure bullet now appear to next in line for foreclosures. Most of them who needed to sell have been counting on renting out their homes for a year or so "until the market comes back" - while burning through their own personal capital at an alarming rate.
The truth is, even with prices off an average of 30%, home prices are still too high. The recent good news about improved sales has everything to do with agents and sellers giving up and not much to do with buyer interest. REO properties are definitely a hot commodity now - because of their price, they're seen as a deal and a great investment. The rest of the activity is mostly due to desperate homeowners willing to deal and short sales.
You can blame growing unemployment and economic stagnation for the real estate market (aside from REO homes) continuing to languish. There's just not a lot of cash or credit around - and that means we have yet to see the bottom of the housing market. And that also means a lot of homeowners holding big mortgages on million-plus properties who are waiting for a big real estate rebound are only going to be on the receiving end of big, big disappointment.
Looking at the most recent housing data from Orange County, California, home to a huge number of "McMansions," it's clear that lower and mid-tier housing has stabilized to some extent, with inventories finally shrinking. But what's also clear is that the higher end homeowners aren't accepting the costly reality of the current real estate market.
Look at the numbers and judge for yourself:
• Homes priced at under a half million will take about 6 or 7 weeks to sell
• Homes from $500,000 to a million will take about 10 to 11 weeks
• Homes over a million - over 13 months
What that means is that, with the economic picture as it is, most million-plus properties simply won't sell in the timeframe most owners require them to. Many experts agree that these larger properties are currently overpriced by as much as 50%. That foreshadows a price collapse in this market tier identical to that which hit lower end housing - where the huge REO property boom has been focused so far.
For REO agents, brokers and contractors, this means more desirable listings, higher profits and more work.
Million-Plus "McMansions" To Be Next Big REO Listing Category
Up until now, the middle class has been hardest hit by plummeting home prices and a bad real estate market. This has resulted in massive mortgage defaults, the tidal wave of foreclosures and the historic high number of REO listings available.
The upper middle class and high-end homeowners who thought they would be able to dodge the foreclosure bullet now appear to next in line for foreclosures. Most of them who needed to sell have been counting on renting out their homes for a year or so "until the market comes back" - while burning through their own personal capital at an alarming rate.
The truth is, even with prices off an average of 30%, home prices are still too high. The recent good news about improved sales has everything to do with agents and sellers giving up and not much to do with buyer interest. REO properties are definitely a hot commodity now - because of their price, they're seen as a deal and a great investment. The rest of the activity is mostly due to desperate homeowners willing to deal and short sales.
You can blame growing unemployment and economic stagnation for the real estate market (aside from REO homes) continuing to languish. There's just not a lot of cash or credit around - and that means we have yet to see the bottom of the housing market. And that also means a lot of homeowners holding big mortgages on million-plus properties who are waiting for a big real estate rebound are only going to be on the receiving end of big, big disappointment.
Looking at the most recent housing data from Orange County, California, home to a huge number of "McMansions," it's clear that lower and mid-tier housing has stabilized to some extent, with inventories finally shrinking. But what's also clear is that the higher end homeowners aren't accepting the costly reality of the current real estate market.
Look at the numbers and judge for yourself:
• Homes priced at under a half million will take about 6 or 7 weeks to sell
• Homes from $500,000 to a million will take about 10 to 11 weeks
• Homes over a million - over 13 months
What that means is that, with the economic picture as it is, most million-plus properties simply won't sell in the timeframe most owners require them to. Many experts agree that these larger properties are currently overpriced by as much as 50%. That foreshadows a price collapse in this market tier identical to that which hit lower end housing - where the huge REO property boom has been focused so far.
For REO agents, brokers and contractors, this means more desirable listings, higher profits and more work.
What Kind of Website Investor Are You? by Jeanette Cates
In some ways doing business on the Internet is like real estate investing: There are different business models that are successful. For example, in real estate there are three different models of involvement:
- The pure investor. This person puts money into a deal, but has no direct involvement in it. They don't visit the property, they don't collect the rent. They did their research and made their decision. Now it's strictly hands- off.
- The flipper. This person buys houses, may or may not fix them up, then resells them for a profit. They don't collect the rent, they don't have a long-term involvement. They are in and out quickly.
- The landlord. This person buys a property so that they can own it and collect rent over a period of time. They know the property well. They are very involved with the property.
Now let's look at Website Owners. There are also three comparable models:
- The pure affiliate marketer. This person may or may not have a website of their own. Their primary involvement comes from referring their clients and visitors to others' sites - and collecting affiliate fees for doing so. They don't need to maintain a site, set up payment collection, deliver a product or support a product. They merely put the deal together and are finished with it.
- The reseller. This is the next stage of involvement. The person who resells a product must choose the product, set up a website, take the money, deliver the product, and support the sale. It's a great training ground for having your own product. You have to do everything except create the product, so you get plenty of hands-on experience. But you often have the advantage of ready-to-use sales copy and graphics, so it's much faster to set up.
- The product creator. This is full involvement. Not only do you have to research the market and determine what they want, but you also have to create it. Then you have to develop a means to market it - and close the sale. Finally you have to do everything a reseller does - set up the site, take the money, deliver the product and support the product.
So given those three models, where should you start? I believe they are best taken in order. If you're brand new to the web, find some affiliate products you like and get in the habit of recommending them.
When you're ready to get your own site, set up a resale site for a product you recommend. Often this may be one of the same products you have been recommending as an affiliate. But now, with resale rights, you're able to keep all the money. Plus you gain valuable experience as a website owner and marketer.
Finally, make the ultimate commitment to create and market your own products when you know your market well and know what they want. It's a large time and effort investment to create a product, so you want to be sure you know there's a market. The experience you got as an affiliate and as a reseller of others' products will go a long way toward your success in marketing your own products.
- The pure investor. This person puts money into a deal, but has no direct involvement in it. They don't visit the property, they don't collect the rent. They did their research and made their decision. Now it's strictly hands- off.
- The flipper. This person buys houses, may or may not fix them up, then resells them for a profit. They don't collect the rent, they don't have a long-term involvement. They are in and out quickly.
- The landlord. This person buys a property so that they can own it and collect rent over a period of time. They know the property well. They are very involved with the property.
Now let's look at Website Owners. There are also three comparable models:
- The pure affiliate marketer. This person may or may not have a website of their own. Their primary involvement comes from referring their clients and visitors to others' sites - and collecting affiliate fees for doing so. They don't need to maintain a site, set up payment collection, deliver a product or support a product. They merely put the deal together and are finished with it.
- The reseller. This is the next stage of involvement. The person who resells a product must choose the product, set up a website, take the money, deliver the product, and support the sale. It's a great training ground for having your own product. You have to do everything except create the product, so you get plenty of hands-on experience. But you often have the advantage of ready-to-use sales copy and graphics, so it's much faster to set up.
- The product creator. This is full involvement. Not only do you have to research the market and determine what they want, but you also have to create it. Then you have to develop a means to market it - and close the sale. Finally you have to do everything a reseller does - set up the site, take the money, deliver the product and support the product.
So given those three models, where should you start? I believe they are best taken in order. If you're brand new to the web, find some affiliate products you like and get in the habit of recommending them.
When you're ready to get your own site, set up a resale site for a product you recommend. Often this may be one of the same products you have been recommending as an affiliate. But now, with resale rights, you're able to keep all the money. Plus you gain valuable experience as a website owner and marketer.
Finally, make the ultimate commitment to create and market your own products when you know your market well and know what they want. It's a large time and effort investment to create a product, so you want to be sure you know there's a market. The experience you got as an affiliate and as a reseller of others' products will go a long way toward your success in marketing your own products.
วันศุกร์ที่ 21 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Know the Right Price for Your House by Art Gib
Selling houses can be a little tricky sometimes. There are so many things to take into consideration and your mind can seem to be bombarded with different questions to consider every day. So what can you do in order to make sure that your home sells successfully? There are many things that can help you do just that and this article will mention a couple of them in details.
1. Know the Right Asking Price. Many times, homes will be on the market for months and even years without being sold. Can you even imagine how hard it would be to get excited to buy a new house only to realize that because your house isn't selling, you will lose that dream home to another buyer? With a home that doesn't sell for months, this heartbreak can happen a few times until you stop looking at new homes until your house sells.
Then, you are only given a short time to find the perfect house. This type of situation happens all too often in the real estate market. One way that you can avoid this when you are trying to sell your own house is to ask the correct price. By not asking too high, you will get buyers who are interested in making offers to your home. Most likely, the offers might be a little lower than what you had in mind, but there is always a little room for negotiation and trading offers back and forth.
You lose buyers when your price isn't realistic for the size of the property and the features of the home. Just because you adore your home, doesn't mean that you can ask a very high price because you think it is worth more than the others. 2. Be Flexible. You will most likely lose buyers if you don't negotiate pricing when the offers come in. Home sellers who don't budge from their asking price won't see too many offers continually coming in. You need to be able to give and take. There are many things that buyers will look for and if you are willing to come down a little, their next offer may be higher than the first and so on. Don't settle for really low offers. There are still other buyers out there who are looking for a great home and if you are willing, you can wait for another offer.
Have fun with the selling process and just remember to be reasonable and fair to both parties. You need to get a great price for your house and these tips can help you do so quickly.
1. Know the Right Asking Price. Many times, homes will be on the market for months and even years without being sold. Can you even imagine how hard it would be to get excited to buy a new house only to realize that because your house isn't selling, you will lose that dream home to another buyer? With a home that doesn't sell for months, this heartbreak can happen a few times until you stop looking at new homes until your house sells.
Then, you are only given a short time to find the perfect house. This type of situation happens all too often in the real estate market. One way that you can avoid this when you are trying to sell your own house is to ask the correct price. By not asking too high, you will get buyers who are interested in making offers to your home. Most likely, the offers might be a little lower than what you had in mind, but there is always a little room for negotiation and trading offers back and forth.
You lose buyers when your price isn't realistic for the size of the property and the features of the home. Just because you adore your home, doesn't mean that you can ask a very high price because you think it is worth more than the others. 2. Be Flexible. You will most likely lose buyers if you don't negotiate pricing when the offers come in. Home sellers who don't budge from their asking price won't see too many offers continually coming in. You need to be able to give and take. There are many things that buyers will look for and if you are willing to come down a little, their next offer may be higher than the first and so on. Don't settle for really low offers. There are still other buyers out there who are looking for a great home and if you are willing, you can wait for another offer.
Have fun with the selling process and just remember to be reasonable and fair to both parties. You need to get a great price for your house and these tips can help you do so quickly.
Getting the Best Investment Advice - What You Need to Know About Your Investment Advisor by Steven Floyd
Looking for great investment advice? Here's what you must know: Is your prospective investment advisor in the day to day business of actually making money? If not, the advice you get will probably not be very helpful and could get you in trouble. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Read on for more questions you need to ask.
After all, investment advisors come in many flavors: insurance salesmen, stock brokers, financial planners, and so on. They offer advice from real estate investing to estate planning. That's the reason why, if you are truly seeking "Investment" advice, you need to find someone who actually understands how to make money by investing.
That someone should not be your relative. And you definitely shouldn't base your investment strategies on a tip from a friend. Instead, find someone who is well educated in financial matters, properly credentialed, and, most importantly, works on a fee ONLY basis.
Why fee only? Because either way, an advisor's income is directly tied to their advice. You want to make sure that they will benefit from giving you advice that benefits you, not advice that benefits them.
An advisor who works on a fee only basis will have the primary objectives not to lose portions of your portfolio and to take the least amount of risk for a required rate of return. And believe it or not, if you work with a Registered Investment Advisor (fee only), he or she will have a fiduciary responsibility to YOU.
Most other advisors work for a commission. That means, that they will always have their eye on how much commission they will earn, which creates a built-in conflict of interest.
Of course, it is up to you to find, investigate and understand how your prospective advisor works. Specifically, how are they going to manage your money...
If you have invested for any length of time, you already know the difference between stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. But what you might not know is which types of investments are truly best for your particular circumstances.
And whether you pay your advisor directly versus whether your advisor earns commissions for your investments will make a huge difference in what ends up in your portfolio. You should always ask them about their "investment philosophy" i.e., how would they manage your money?
Fee-only or not, there are a number of approaches to investing money. Many investment advisors believe in Modern Portfolio Theory and Asset Allocation. Some are strategic or tactical advisors, while others yet use fundamental or technical analysis.
Yes, that's quite a bit of jargon. I would not expect most people to know the intricacies of each method. But what you should know and ask is what type of system they use.
Just ask straight-forward questions such as the following: "What if my account value drops -- how would you protect me?" "Given a target rate of return, how much risk am I taking and how do we measure that?"
And here is the most important question of all: "How will you get paid?"
Of course, there are many more questions you can -- and should -- ask, but these will get you started. And the purpose of those questions comes down to this: You need to understand and feel comfortable with your investment advisor's philosophy.
After all, investment advisors come in many flavors: insurance salesmen, stock brokers, financial planners, and so on. They offer advice from real estate investing to estate planning. That's the reason why, if you are truly seeking "Investment" advice, you need to find someone who actually understands how to make money by investing.
That someone should not be your relative. And you definitely shouldn't base your investment strategies on a tip from a friend. Instead, find someone who is well educated in financial matters, properly credentialed, and, most importantly, works on a fee ONLY basis.
Why fee only? Because either way, an advisor's income is directly tied to their advice. You want to make sure that they will benefit from giving you advice that benefits you, not advice that benefits them.
An advisor who works on a fee only basis will have the primary objectives not to lose portions of your portfolio and to take the least amount of risk for a required rate of return. And believe it or not, if you work with a Registered Investment Advisor (fee only), he or she will have a fiduciary responsibility to YOU.
Most other advisors work for a commission. That means, that they will always have their eye on how much commission they will earn, which creates a built-in conflict of interest.
Of course, it is up to you to find, investigate and understand how your prospective advisor works. Specifically, how are they going to manage your money...
If you have invested for any length of time, you already know the difference between stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. But what you might not know is which types of investments are truly best for your particular circumstances.
And whether you pay your advisor directly versus whether your advisor earns commissions for your investments will make a huge difference in what ends up in your portfolio. You should always ask them about their "investment philosophy" i.e., how would they manage your money?
Fee-only or not, there are a number of approaches to investing money. Many investment advisors believe in Modern Portfolio Theory and Asset Allocation. Some are strategic or tactical advisors, while others yet use fundamental or technical analysis.
Yes, that's quite a bit of jargon. I would not expect most people to know the intricacies of each method. But what you should know and ask is what type of system they use.
Just ask straight-forward questions such as the following: "What if my account value drops -- how would you protect me?" "Given a target rate of return, how much risk am I taking and how do we measure that?"
And here is the most important question of all: "How will you get paid?"
Of course, there are many more questions you can -- and should -- ask, but these will get you started. And the purpose of those questions comes down to this: You need to understand and feel comfortable with your investment advisor's philosophy.
Why Do Lenders Still Offer High Risk Mortgage Loans? by Alfred Baldwin
Home costs in the untied States continue to swoop, and the noteworthy run of real estate as the'must have' investment continues. The mean cost of a new home, which only in the near past crossed the $200,000 barrier, is now $215,000. The high costs of houses haven't deterred buyers ; sales in June reached a record number of units. There's some concern in Washington about the explosive real estate market, and Fed. banking regulators issued lending rules in May that urged lenders to be more wary when making loans for home purchases. How have lenders replied to these guidelines? They have made it even easier to borrow money. It seems rather wierd for lenders to make it easier to lend money after having been warned that they've been offering loans too easily, but that's's exactly what has happened. Some banks have dropped the minimum credit report necessary to get a home loan or increased the percentage of income that might be spent on a mortgage. Others have introduced loans that need no evidence of earnings. Still others have started offering a greater variety of no-interest loans for bad credit and perilous Option ARM loans, which can actually raise the principal of a loan after a buyer makes a payment. Why are lenders easing loan limitations after being warned that they're too lenient? The first reason is competition. The market is red hot now, and because of the fluctuations in the stock market in the last five years, everyone wants to invest money in real estate. With so many people swarming to borrow money, lenders need to do as much business as possible. They also need to do more business than their competitors. By lowering qualifying standards, lenders can lend more cash. It's that straightforward. there are a few Problems with this eventuality. Some percentage of buyers will always default on their mortgages. When the standards for obtaining personal loans for people with bad credit are lowered, that % will certainly increase. While repos currently remain low, they combination of dropped standards and rising costs will certainly make a contribution to an increase. A predicted increase in interest rates would make the situation worse. the effects of these changes in lending can be felt by most anyone. If you're considering purchasing a home with a mortgage, be careful. Don't instantly presume that you'll be cosy making a $3000 house payment just as the lender tells you that you'qualify' for it. You must still leave in your own means, and the mortgage broker isn't really concerned about that. She just wants to sell the loan, and doing so may not be in your own interest. if you are going to take out a house loan, make a budget and determine how much you can comfortably pay every month. That figure will undoubtedly be less than what your broker is willing to give. Stick with your own figure, and do not let the fever of the marketplace sway you. Of course , you're the one who has to make the payment every month.
วันจันทร์ที่ 17 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Lease Options " What do You Need to Know? by Wendy Polisi
So youve tried to sell your home the usual way. Unfortunately, its been on the market longer than youd like to admit without so much as a low-ball offer.
Like millions of other homeowners, you cant bear the thought of making another mortgage payment on a home you either dont live in or dont want to live in! Youve decided to try to sell with a Lease Option or Rent to Own contract, but arent sure if you should go it alone or enlist the help of a Lease Option company.
You could simply work by yourself. Several things you could do are post your home are on free websites, and put signage in the yard. The advantage of keeping all the upfront money is clear. You would have no commissions to pay when the home finally closes and would get to keep the option fee now.
There are a few things to take into account prior to going down this path.
A lease option may not be something you have used previously. Educate yourself to understand the wording of the contracts so you do not get left unprotected. Key Verbiage is required in order to simply evict versus having to go through the whole foreclosure process if they tenant were to default.
Considering your goals, do you have the know how in order to achieve them? How vital is it that the tenant purchases the home at the end of the term? Are you financially able to carry a long term note?
If the goal is to pay off your mortgage and move on, you should consider if you know enough or even care to steer the tenant toward repairing their credit and then ensuring they stay on that track to credit worthiness.
At the end of the day, while you can certainly make more money by going it alone, it just may not make sense for you.
If that is the case, a Lease Option company is an excellent solution. They typically have large databases of clients and can help you sell your home quickly and for full fair market value.
These companies focus on this type of transaction, unlike a regular realtor. Realtors usually do not have the experience in completing Lease Options and may not be using the best documents that will be for your benefit. When utilizing a lease option company, they normally collect their fees from the buyer upfront, leaving all the end profits for you.
A key advantage is that the buyer is required to be in a supervised credit repair program.
Whatever your decision, using a Lease Option or Lease Purchase can be a great way to sell your home quickly in a down real estate market!
Like millions of other homeowners, you cant bear the thought of making another mortgage payment on a home you either dont live in or dont want to live in! Youve decided to try to sell with a Lease Option or Rent to Own contract, but arent sure if you should go it alone or enlist the help of a Lease Option company.
You could simply work by yourself. Several things you could do are post your home are on free websites, and put signage in the yard. The advantage of keeping all the upfront money is clear. You would have no commissions to pay when the home finally closes and would get to keep the option fee now.
There are a few things to take into account prior to going down this path.
A lease option may not be something you have used previously. Educate yourself to understand the wording of the contracts so you do not get left unprotected. Key Verbiage is required in order to simply evict versus having to go through the whole foreclosure process if they tenant were to default.
Considering your goals, do you have the know how in order to achieve them? How vital is it that the tenant purchases the home at the end of the term? Are you financially able to carry a long term note?
If the goal is to pay off your mortgage and move on, you should consider if you know enough or even care to steer the tenant toward repairing their credit and then ensuring they stay on that track to credit worthiness.
At the end of the day, while you can certainly make more money by going it alone, it just may not make sense for you.
If that is the case, a Lease Option company is an excellent solution. They typically have large databases of clients and can help you sell your home quickly and for full fair market value.
These companies focus on this type of transaction, unlike a regular realtor. Realtors usually do not have the experience in completing Lease Options and may not be using the best documents that will be for your benefit. When utilizing a lease option company, they normally collect their fees from the buyer upfront, leaving all the end profits for you.
A key advantage is that the buyer is required to be in a supervised credit repair program.
Whatever your decision, using a Lease Option or Lease Purchase can be a great way to sell your home quickly in a down real estate market!
What is a 125% Home Equity Loan? by Tab Pierce
A 125% home equity loan is sometimes also called a second mortgage, since most borrowers take it on the top of the first mortgage. It is a loan in which the borrower pledges his home as collateral for a part of the loan, and his income assures the repayment of the rest. The lender will have a lien upon your home. As in the case of any mortgage, you'll have to pay this lien before you can sell the property.
If applied responsibly, it can be an excellent tool to overcome a financial narrow path. You can consolidate different forms of debt into only one. This implies only one bill at the end of the month. Even if this bill is bigger, it is easier to have your peace of mind. It is also easier to renegotiate the contract of your debt.
This kind of loan is also often used by first time buyers who want to renovate a property before they move in. Renovating a home can be necessary and it will increase the worth of the home. Therefore it guarantees the lender that its loan is well secured against default.
However, many lenders see 125% home equity loans as a higher risk and don't offer this sort of financial instrument at all. Lenders that do offer 125% home equity loans will charge a higher interest rate on the loan, compared to the prime rate of a first mortgage. Even in this case; this loan is cheaper than the interest rate of consumer loans like credit cards and credit lines.
If you apply for a 125% home equity loan watch carefully the small print. The terms of some loans are simply outrageous. This is done by some lenders, so that the loan will go into default and the real estate property into foreclosure. Even if you are desperate for cash, don't jump into the first deal that you can close. Only choose an established mortgage company that you can trust. Even if not every lender offers 125% home equity loans, there are still many that do. These lenders are competing for new clients and are in a position of offering you descent conditions.
Also ask yourself if you really need 125% of your home value. There are not many situations when this is needed. The example above, about the necessity of renovating, is a good one.
Additionally in case of necessity, to pay a medical bill for example or student loan that cannot wait, putting a lien of 125% upon your home can be advisable. However, all care should be taken, if you are putting such a high burden on your home because you want to go on vacation or buy a car. Only use your home equity as needed, since it is your home.
If applied responsibly, it can be an excellent tool to overcome a financial narrow path. You can consolidate different forms of debt into only one. This implies only one bill at the end of the month. Even if this bill is bigger, it is easier to have your peace of mind. It is also easier to renegotiate the contract of your debt.
This kind of loan is also often used by first time buyers who want to renovate a property before they move in. Renovating a home can be necessary and it will increase the worth of the home. Therefore it guarantees the lender that its loan is well secured against default.
However, many lenders see 125% home equity loans as a higher risk and don't offer this sort of financial instrument at all. Lenders that do offer 125% home equity loans will charge a higher interest rate on the loan, compared to the prime rate of a first mortgage. Even in this case; this loan is cheaper than the interest rate of consumer loans like credit cards and credit lines.
If you apply for a 125% home equity loan watch carefully the small print. The terms of some loans are simply outrageous. This is done by some lenders, so that the loan will go into default and the real estate property into foreclosure. Even if you are desperate for cash, don't jump into the first deal that you can close. Only choose an established mortgage company that you can trust. Even if not every lender offers 125% home equity loans, there are still many that do. These lenders are competing for new clients and are in a position of offering you descent conditions.
Also ask yourself if you really need 125% of your home value. There are not many situations when this is needed. The example above, about the necessity of renovating, is a good one.
Additionally in case of necessity, to pay a medical bill for example or student loan that cannot wait, putting a lien of 125% upon your home can be advisable. However, all care should be taken, if you are putting such a high burden on your home because you want to go on vacation or buy a car. Only use your home equity as needed, since it is your home.
Refinancing Your Home - 125% Home Equity Loans by Tab Pierce
Normally, home equity loans go up to 100%. It is often even much less, since many lenders are averse to risk. However, there are still some lenders that offer the possibility of getting a loan that covers 125% of the appraised value of your real estate property.
Such loans are not meant for first time buyers. First time buyers often just need a mortgage that covers a significant portion of the purchase price. However, if you already have a first mortgage on your home and need more credit, then your best option could be a 125% home equity loan as second mortgage.
Another option is when you buy a house that needs urgent renovation. You buy it, for example, for $200,000. You can finance this amount with a first time mortgage at prime rates. However, if you need to invest $50,000 (that extra 25%) for renovating it, what kind of loan should you take? A consumer loan has much higher interest rates than a 125% loan. The value of your home will also increase after you renovate it; therefore the debt will be much better protected.
The difference between a 125% home equity loan and other forms of credit is mainly the asset securing the loan. The credit line of a credit card doesn't have any other form of protection for the lender than your income. For lenders offering a credit card, what counts is your good standing. That means, if you have a good credit score and a reasonable income.
Lenders offering a 125% home equity loan, however, normally will check your assets, your income and your credit score. 125% home equity loans are protected halfway through your assets and halfway through your income, besides your wish to keep your credit rating as high as possible. Therefore, it is important that you check your credit score by yourself before applying for a 125% home equity loan (or any other type of loan), since it is possible that some mistakes have crept into it or some information is not up-to-date anymore.
If you need the 125% home equity loan, then you will need to go shopping. As said above, not all lenders offer it, since it means a higher risk than common mortgages. But the problems don't stop there. There is also a higher diversity in conditions and clauses of the loan and you will have to read carefully the small print.
Such loans are not meant for first time buyers. First time buyers often just need a mortgage that covers a significant portion of the purchase price. However, if you already have a first mortgage on your home and need more credit, then your best option could be a 125% home equity loan as second mortgage.
Another option is when you buy a house that needs urgent renovation. You buy it, for example, for $200,000. You can finance this amount with a first time mortgage at prime rates. However, if you need to invest $50,000 (that extra 25%) for renovating it, what kind of loan should you take? A consumer loan has much higher interest rates than a 125% loan. The value of your home will also increase after you renovate it; therefore the debt will be much better protected.
The difference between a 125% home equity loan and other forms of credit is mainly the asset securing the loan. The credit line of a credit card doesn't have any other form of protection for the lender than your income. For lenders offering a credit card, what counts is your good standing. That means, if you have a good credit score and a reasonable income.
Lenders offering a 125% home equity loan, however, normally will check your assets, your income and your credit score. 125% home equity loans are protected halfway through your assets and halfway through your income, besides your wish to keep your credit rating as high as possible. Therefore, it is important that you check your credit score by yourself before applying for a 125% home equity loan (or any other type of loan), since it is possible that some mistakes have crept into it or some information is not up-to-date anymore.
If you need the 125% home equity loan, then you will need to go shopping. As said above, not all lenders offer it, since it means a higher risk than common mortgages. But the problems don't stop there. There is also a higher diversity in conditions and clauses of the loan and you will have to read carefully the small print.
What NOT to do when you are considering a Short Sale. by Albert Stimer
What NOT to do when you are considering a Short Sale.
1. Do not rely on friends or family members to buy your house; the process could take1- 3-6 months. What if they change their mind or something happens and they can’t buy your home? ps. most lenders will not allow this type of transaction.
2. Do not waste your money just to see what is the value of your home is. Values change every month in this market, it would be a waste of your time and money. Don’t do it!
3. Do not hire an agent or Realtor who has never done a short sale. Interview agents who have done short sales before and… have gotten them approved! Most Agents hate them, they’re a lot of work and there’s no guarantee they’ll go through. If an agent wants to do your short sale, they genuinely want to help. Period!
4. Do not let your property sit on the market 4 weeks without an offer! The bank will not even look at your file without an offer. If it’s been 30 days and you still don’t have an offer, this means that your property is over priced and , you are not negotiating with the bank yet… and time is ticking. They need an offer.
5. Do not sign with an agent that says “I can get you more money†the market is what it is. Getting more money for the property has very little to do with getting the short sale approved! We price your property where it needs to be according to the market and prove it to the bank; that this is where it needs to be! Remember your goal is to sell your property for any price as long as your lender (s) agree it could be ONE dollar.
6. Do not try to “sell it yourselfâ€! You’re wasting your time! banks want to make sure it's handled professionaly that's why they want an agent involved, You need a buyer, 2-3 buyers, you need to hold on to those buyers and… try to negotiate the short sale. Just hire a professional. It’s a totally different ball game.
7. Don’t wait until the last minute to hire a real estate agent to do a short sale. Short Sales can take 1-3-6 months and we need that time to try and get it done. Call us as soon as you get the “Notice of Default†or better yet, before you miss a payment.
8. Don’t ignore court summons , respond ito it either by hiring an attorney or by appering pro-se . Judges will have more sympaty if you are fighting to resolve the problem and may grant you extension on your foreclosure.
9. Do not procrastinate! Once you get a notice of default, find a solution quick. Let the professionals handle it. It’s less stressful if you hire an experienced short sale professional to handle this type of emergency.
10. Do not Deed the Property over to your spouse if they’re not on the “Title†that’s a “Red Flag†for the bank; needless to say, the loan is still in your name. Also, banks will not sell to anyone who is not considered “Arms Lengthâ€. You must find a ligit buyer.
About the author. Albert Stimer is a real estate broker , short sale expert in Orlando Florida , who specializes in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure by selling their properties as short sales , Albert and his team have sold and negotiated millions worth of real estate in Orlando and have saved their clients almost 15 million dollars within the last 18 months.
http://www.ezbanksales.com
1. Do not rely on friends or family members to buy your house; the process could take1- 3-6 months. What if they change their mind or something happens and they can’t buy your home? ps. most lenders will not allow this type of transaction.
2. Do not waste your money just to see what is the value of your home is. Values change every month in this market, it would be a waste of your time and money. Don’t do it!
3. Do not hire an agent or Realtor who has never done a short sale. Interview agents who have done short sales before and… have gotten them approved! Most Agents hate them, they’re a lot of work and there’s no guarantee they’ll go through. If an agent wants to do your short sale, they genuinely want to help. Period!
4. Do not let your property sit on the market 4 weeks without an offer! The bank will not even look at your file without an offer. If it’s been 30 days and you still don’t have an offer, this means that your property is over priced and , you are not negotiating with the bank yet… and time is ticking. They need an offer.
5. Do not sign with an agent that says “I can get you more money†the market is what it is. Getting more money for the property has very little to do with getting the short sale approved! We price your property where it needs to be according to the market and prove it to the bank; that this is where it needs to be! Remember your goal is to sell your property for any price as long as your lender (s) agree it could be ONE dollar.
6. Do not try to “sell it yourselfâ€! You’re wasting your time! banks want to make sure it's handled professionaly that's why they want an agent involved, You need a buyer, 2-3 buyers, you need to hold on to those buyers and… try to negotiate the short sale. Just hire a professional. It’s a totally different ball game.
7. Don’t wait until the last minute to hire a real estate agent to do a short sale. Short Sales can take 1-3-6 months and we need that time to try and get it done. Call us as soon as you get the “Notice of Default†or better yet, before you miss a payment.
8. Don’t ignore court summons , respond ito it either by hiring an attorney or by appering pro-se . Judges will have more sympaty if you are fighting to resolve the problem and may grant you extension on your foreclosure.
9. Do not procrastinate! Once you get a notice of default, find a solution quick. Let the professionals handle it. It’s less stressful if you hire an experienced short sale professional to handle this type of emergency.
10. Do not Deed the Property over to your spouse if they’re not on the “Title†that’s a “Red Flag†for the bank; needless to say, the loan is still in your name. Also, banks will not sell to anyone who is not considered “Arms Lengthâ€. You must find a ligit buyer.
About the author. Albert Stimer is a real estate broker , short sale expert in Orlando Florida , who specializes in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure by selling their properties as short sales , Albert and his team have sold and negotiated millions worth of real estate in Orlando and have saved their clients almost 15 million dollars within the last 18 months.
http://www.ezbanksales.com
Timeshare - Keep it Or Sell It? by Tab Pierce
In an economic crisis people want to sell their real estate, some even need to sell it. If an economical downturn is not affecting you, then this is the time to buy or at least keep assets. An economical crisis is clearly a buyers' market, no matter what you are buying. Everything is more affordable, and at the end of the economical downturn, it will be much more valuable than its current price. Timeshares owners should be aware that during a crisis, it may not be a great idea to get rid of a timeshare. Not only because timeshares are difficult to sell in general, but because there simply aren't lots of people thinking about vacations. An economical crisis is the time were people think about saving or investing.
If you were thinking about selling your timeshare and pay for accommodations on your vacations, you probably should think again. As an owner of a timeshare, you have already paid for your vacations. Selling it won't bring you back the same amount of money that you spent on it. Unplanned expenses, like vacations, can hurt your budget more than keeping a timeshare. Don't expect to get the same amount of money for it that you paid some time ago.
A timeshare is not only an accommodation. Hotels don't offer the same degree of comfort and privacy that a timeshare can. Most timeshare buyers bought a timeshare because they appreciate the relaxed family vacations of a timeshare with other timeshare members.
If you are having troubles paying for your timeshare its best to call the company that manages your timeshare program and try to negotiate a solution. Some companies offer the possibility of deferring the payment for a couple of months or renegotiating the length of the contract.
Timeshares can also be rented, since it is your property. Most timeshares' contracts don't include any clause against renting a timeshare. If you really think that people are interested in your timeshare, rent it to keep the payments at bay.
Think about why you bought the timeshare in the first place. Was it for spending time with your family? Do you have any alternative to this activity if you sell it?
Buying or selling should be done at the right time. Facing financial difficulties during a crisis is certainly a bad time for getting rid of any asset. If you do need to get out from under your timeshare make sure you avoid common timeshare mistakes so exiting it can run smoothly.
If you were thinking about selling your timeshare and pay for accommodations on your vacations, you probably should think again. As an owner of a timeshare, you have already paid for your vacations. Selling it won't bring you back the same amount of money that you spent on it. Unplanned expenses, like vacations, can hurt your budget more than keeping a timeshare. Don't expect to get the same amount of money for it that you paid some time ago.
A timeshare is not only an accommodation. Hotels don't offer the same degree of comfort and privacy that a timeshare can. Most timeshare buyers bought a timeshare because they appreciate the relaxed family vacations of a timeshare with other timeshare members.
If you are having troubles paying for your timeshare its best to call the company that manages your timeshare program and try to negotiate a solution. Some companies offer the possibility of deferring the payment for a couple of months or renegotiating the length of the contract.
Timeshares can also be rented, since it is your property. Most timeshares' contracts don't include any clause against renting a timeshare. If you really think that people are interested in your timeshare, rent it to keep the payments at bay.
Think about why you bought the timeshare in the first place. Was it for spending time with your family? Do you have any alternative to this activity if you sell it?
Buying or selling should be done at the right time. Facing financial difficulties during a crisis is certainly a bad time for getting rid of any asset. If you do need to get out from under your timeshare make sure you avoid common timeshare mistakes so exiting it can run smoothly.
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Smart Home Mortgage Tips by Tom Maneval
Refinancing your home mortgage is a very significant decision in a person s life. It is a enormous amount of money and the choices when coming to choosing a certain mortgage product should be taken earnestly. There are many different types of mortgages one can choose from, and not every one of them is for every person. One person might want to refinance their home on an interest only loan because they want to have control of cash flow. Another person might want to refinance their home with a fixed rate loan so they lock in a low interest rate. Another mortgage is an adjustable rate loan where a person will have a low interest rate anywhere from 1 to 5 years, and it is liable to be adjusted. Usually people will refinance their home because of an impending upward mortgage adjustment. The motive for doing that is because the interest rate is set to increase.
The reason some loans are not for everyone is because certain unseen events can happen. Say for example one person refinances their home on an interest only loan. He is not refinancing into that loan because he wants lower payments, but because he is low on money and that type of loan will cut his monthly bills. Even though his goal is to eventually earn more money and refinance back into a fixed loan, he should not do this loan if he is strapped on cash. Say for an example, this individual ends up getting a bad credit score and cannot refinance the mortgage back to a fixed rate loan. Unless he pays extra money each month on his interest only loan, his principal will not be paid down. The Principal of a loan is the amount of money that is still owed on the loan. A lot of unseen disappointments can happen when dealing with huge loans, especially when they are set to be paid in 30 years. 30 years is a long time and a lot of things can happen. If you are short on cash it is smart to not engage with tricky mortgage loans.
The best thing for a person to do when refinancing a loan, is to do build up his or her credit score and refinance when there are better interest rates available. People who earn significantly more money and their mortgage payment does not eat up 25% of their income can use different finance products to control their cash flow. The last thing a person wants to experience is having their interest rate on their mortgage adjust on them and they cannot make their payment. That is what happened with a lot of people when they refinanced their mortgage with an adjustable rate loan. When people are earning an income that gives them a cushion, they are more flexible when unseen things happen. So the safe and reliable way to refinance your home is to get a fix rate loan, and only refinance when you can get a better interest rate.
Some people may decide to refinance their home in order to purchase things like a car, a boat, or maybe some motorcycles. One important thing that to know is that it might seem cheap to buy toys with the equity from your house, but it is a bad idea. The money you will pay in interest over 30 years will equal the same amount the toy cost you. So as an example if you paid 25 thousand for a car, you will pay an additional 25 thousand from the interest on the loan. So if you are thinking of refinancing your home to pay for things that depreciate like cars and such, don't do it. One thing that is a good idea, is using that money on an investment like real estate or a business. But do not use all of your equity that you built up to spend on one investment, because if it goes bad you will be sorry.
In order to be conservative and smart, if you do not have a big cushion of income to rely on, stick to refinancing your home mortgage when you can get a lower fixed interest rate.
The reason some loans are not for everyone is because certain unseen events can happen. Say for example one person refinances their home on an interest only loan. He is not refinancing into that loan because he wants lower payments, but because he is low on money and that type of loan will cut his monthly bills. Even though his goal is to eventually earn more money and refinance back into a fixed loan, he should not do this loan if he is strapped on cash. Say for an example, this individual ends up getting a bad credit score and cannot refinance the mortgage back to a fixed rate loan. Unless he pays extra money each month on his interest only loan, his principal will not be paid down. The Principal of a loan is the amount of money that is still owed on the loan. A lot of unseen disappointments can happen when dealing with huge loans, especially when they are set to be paid in 30 years. 30 years is a long time and a lot of things can happen. If you are short on cash it is smart to not engage with tricky mortgage loans.
The best thing for a person to do when refinancing a loan, is to do build up his or her credit score and refinance when there are better interest rates available. People who earn significantly more money and their mortgage payment does not eat up 25% of their income can use different finance products to control their cash flow. The last thing a person wants to experience is having their interest rate on their mortgage adjust on them and they cannot make their payment. That is what happened with a lot of people when they refinanced their mortgage with an adjustable rate loan. When people are earning an income that gives them a cushion, they are more flexible when unseen things happen. So the safe and reliable way to refinance your home is to get a fix rate loan, and only refinance when you can get a better interest rate.
Some people may decide to refinance their home in order to purchase things like a car, a boat, or maybe some motorcycles. One important thing that to know is that it might seem cheap to buy toys with the equity from your house, but it is a bad idea. The money you will pay in interest over 30 years will equal the same amount the toy cost you. So as an example if you paid 25 thousand for a car, you will pay an additional 25 thousand from the interest on the loan. So if you are thinking of refinancing your home to pay for things that depreciate like cars and such, don't do it. One thing that is a good idea, is using that money on an investment like real estate or a business. But do not use all of your equity that you built up to spend on one investment, because if it goes bad you will be sorry.
In order to be conservative and smart, if you do not have a big cushion of income to rely on, stick to refinancing your home mortgage when you can get a lower fixed interest rate.
Bearings Until Get Free Marketing Tools by Soli Katit
To which Continuously Get Free Marketing ToolsA substantial amount of capability exists progressing the internet at this moment for the realtor who is craving to learn the capable accurateness, and grab his or her partage of the action. Internet marketing tools for realtors have become just as important for business as the traditional tools that have always been used. Only, the internet has a far more powerful reach than anything else available, if you know how to use it. This article will provide an overview of some of the internet marketing tools for realtors and how to maximize their use.The first and most common tool a realtor needs to have in their marketing arsenal is their own website. Only this office has the potential to bring in far more traffic. To be effective, your website needs to be search engine optimized, user friendly, and contain one other key ingredient. Search engine marketing or pay-per-click marketing can be one of two attitude for a realtor. To use this tool effectively, it is extremely important that you learn the rules associated with its use and how to target your ads truthfully. Otherwise you could waste a lot of money.Still be awestruck what that key ingredient is for your website? Well it's related to this next tool, which is email marketing. The real estate business is all about building friendliness. And all you use to get started is a list. The key ingredient to your website, which allows you to build on the Internet relationships, is an opt-in form. This article covered a few of the more common internet marketing tools for realtors. The best thing you can do is learn to effectively adoption the above-mentioned tools to maximize your business.http://www.solikatir.com/Recommends/creating-killer-email.htmlhttp://www.solikatir.com/Recommends/Free-Optin-Form-Software/
Foreclosure Plan Is Off to a Bumpy Start by Marc R. Tow
Foreclosed on? Just because you may have lost one home doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to buy another. But first, you need to engage in some credit score Repair.
“A foreclosure will cause a credit score to drop sharply, typically by 200 to 300 points,†says Andrew Housser, co-CEO of Bills.com, a free consumer portal of personal finance information. “That would drop a score of 700 â€" considered a ‘good’ score â€" to as low as 400 â€" considered pretty terrible.†The minimum FICO score is 340. This drop can affect your ability to not only purchase a home, but also to secure a car loan and even gain employment. “Lower credit scores can result in being denied credit, such as credit cards and car loans, and facing much higher rates for loans and even other items, such as insurance, that rely on credit scores,†notes Housser.
Don’t lose hope, though. While a foreclosure can remain on your credit report for seven years, it won’t ruin your credit score for life, adds Housser. “If you keep all of your other credit obligations in good standing, your FICO score can begin to rebound in as little as two years. The important thing to keep in mind is that a foreclosure is a single negative item. If you keep it isolated, it will be much less damaging to your FICO score than if you had a foreclosure in addition to defaulting on other credit obligations.â€
In fact, The Federal Housing Administration will allow a new mortgage to be approved if a past foreclosure was more than five years old,†explains Alan M. White, assistant professor at Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. “The impact of foreclosure on your score diminishes over time, depending on whether you have other active, on-time accounts,†he explains.
Of course, it’s preferable to avoid foreclosure altogether. Here are some ways to accomplish that goal. (Keep in mind, however, that many of these options require you to resume normal mortgage payments at some point. If you can’t afford to resume payments, it may not be worth the effort required to stop or reverse the foreclosure process.)
• Lender negotiation: If there is a reasonable expectation that you will be able to resume making regular mortgage payments within a relatively short time frame, the lender may be willing to work with you to establish a payment plan to bring the loan current. “Especially in today’s market, this is a greater possibility,†says Housser. “Many individuals are having trouble due to an unexpected job loss, medical expenses, divorce or other personal trauma. If the situation has some resolution so that the regular payments may be able to be met again, it is worth it to call the lender.â€
• Forbearance agreement: For a temporary hardship, the lender might grant you a forbearance agreement to lower â€" or eliminate â€" payments for a limited time.
• Loan modification: This entails a permanent change to the loan, such as lowering the payment and extending the loan’s term or incorporating any delinquencies into future payments. “Lenders are more willing to discuss this now than they were before,†adds Housser.
• Deed-in-lieu of foreclosure: In this case, the lender takes ownership of the home, but that will not eliminate the negative impact of a payment delinquency or foreclosure that has already begun. “Bankruptcy remains on a credit report for 10 years, but it can offer a way to become current in payments, which will improve the credit score,†White notes.
• Refinancing: It may be possible to refinance a mortgage for a lower interest rate and/or lower monthly payment. But if you have already had late payments on a mortgage, the interest rate offered may be too high to lower your monthly payment. Housser recommends using online rate comparison sites and calculators to determine the “real costs of refinancing.â€
• Short sale: In a short sale, the lender accepts less than the mortgage debt when the property value has declined. “A short sale will prevent foreclosure,†says White. “However, if it takes place after foreclosure was initiated, the foreclosure and the related delinquency in payments will be reflected on the credit report.†The only way to protect the credit score fully is to maintain monthly payments until the house is sold.
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy: If the loan default is past the point of being resolved with the lender, you may file for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. This protection requires you to resume making regular mortgage payments but allows the arrearage (being overdue in payment) to be repaid over the course of the chapter 13 plan.
All things considered, a foreclosure won’t ruin your credit rating forever. It will lower your credit score and remain on your credit report until you’re able to re-establish good credit â€" which takes time and careful planning. Consider your home purchase wisely.
Hi I’m Marc Tow; I have been a Real Estate and Bankruptcy attorney for 30 years. I have also been a Mortgage Broker for 20 years. I have been in business this long because I actually care about my clients. Feel free to contact me at marctowmarketingteam@yahoo.com or visit my website at http://towlawbankruptcy.com or call toll free at (888)445-4140. All consultations are free, thank you.
“A foreclosure will cause a credit score to drop sharply, typically by 200 to 300 points,†says Andrew Housser, co-CEO of Bills.com, a free consumer portal of personal finance information. “That would drop a score of 700 â€" considered a ‘good’ score â€" to as low as 400 â€" considered pretty terrible.†The minimum FICO score is 340. This drop can affect your ability to not only purchase a home, but also to secure a car loan and even gain employment. “Lower credit scores can result in being denied credit, such as credit cards and car loans, and facing much higher rates for loans and even other items, such as insurance, that rely on credit scores,†notes Housser.
Don’t lose hope, though. While a foreclosure can remain on your credit report for seven years, it won’t ruin your credit score for life, adds Housser. “If you keep all of your other credit obligations in good standing, your FICO score can begin to rebound in as little as two years. The important thing to keep in mind is that a foreclosure is a single negative item. If you keep it isolated, it will be much less damaging to your FICO score than if you had a foreclosure in addition to defaulting on other credit obligations.â€
In fact, The Federal Housing Administration will allow a new mortgage to be approved if a past foreclosure was more than five years old,†explains Alan M. White, assistant professor at Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. “The impact of foreclosure on your score diminishes over time, depending on whether you have other active, on-time accounts,†he explains.
Of course, it’s preferable to avoid foreclosure altogether. Here are some ways to accomplish that goal. (Keep in mind, however, that many of these options require you to resume normal mortgage payments at some point. If you can’t afford to resume payments, it may not be worth the effort required to stop or reverse the foreclosure process.)
• Lender negotiation: If there is a reasonable expectation that you will be able to resume making regular mortgage payments within a relatively short time frame, the lender may be willing to work with you to establish a payment plan to bring the loan current. “Especially in today’s market, this is a greater possibility,†says Housser. “Many individuals are having trouble due to an unexpected job loss, medical expenses, divorce or other personal trauma. If the situation has some resolution so that the regular payments may be able to be met again, it is worth it to call the lender.â€
• Forbearance agreement: For a temporary hardship, the lender might grant you a forbearance agreement to lower â€" or eliminate â€" payments for a limited time.
• Loan modification: This entails a permanent change to the loan, such as lowering the payment and extending the loan’s term or incorporating any delinquencies into future payments. “Lenders are more willing to discuss this now than they were before,†adds Housser.
• Deed-in-lieu of foreclosure: In this case, the lender takes ownership of the home, but that will not eliminate the negative impact of a payment delinquency or foreclosure that has already begun. “Bankruptcy remains on a credit report for 10 years, but it can offer a way to become current in payments, which will improve the credit score,†White notes.
• Refinancing: It may be possible to refinance a mortgage for a lower interest rate and/or lower monthly payment. But if you have already had late payments on a mortgage, the interest rate offered may be too high to lower your monthly payment. Housser recommends using online rate comparison sites and calculators to determine the “real costs of refinancing.â€
• Short sale: In a short sale, the lender accepts less than the mortgage debt when the property value has declined. “A short sale will prevent foreclosure,†says White. “However, if it takes place after foreclosure was initiated, the foreclosure and the related delinquency in payments will be reflected on the credit report.†The only way to protect the credit score fully is to maintain monthly payments until the house is sold.
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy: If the loan default is past the point of being resolved with the lender, you may file for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. This protection requires you to resume making regular mortgage payments but allows the arrearage (being overdue in payment) to be repaid over the course of the chapter 13 plan.
All things considered, a foreclosure won’t ruin your credit rating forever. It will lower your credit score and remain on your credit report until you’re able to re-establish good credit â€" which takes time and careful planning. Consider your home purchase wisely.
Hi I’m Marc Tow; I have been a Real Estate and Bankruptcy attorney for 30 years. I have also been a Mortgage Broker for 20 years. I have been in business this long because I actually care about my clients. Feel free to contact me at marctowmarketingteam@yahoo.com or visit my website at http://towlawbankruptcy.com or call toll free at (888)445-4140. All consultations are free, thank you.
Where to invest money? by Nikolay
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In one of his latest talks Alan Greenspan said that the time with low inflation has passed and we are entering the next term when controlling inflation will be very difficult.
What does this mean for us, the people who have spare financial means? For us this only means that preserving these funds will grow more and more complicated with each passing day. A low percent that the banks give on deposits is no longer always capable of covering the inflation rate and in the future the situation will only get worse.
What's the way out of this current situation? If you want to preserve your money you have only one way and that is investing.
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You are to make the decision as to what to do with your money but the one thing remains certain - the money that doesn't work is a vanishing money, it makes no profit and each day it also loses a part of its value and in order to compensate that you do need to invest!
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However, when the person does have the money to provide for his material needs and those of his family, and still has certain sums remaining, another problem appears and that is how not to lose that money.
In one of his latest talks Alan Greenspan said that the time with low inflation has passed and we are entering the next term when controlling inflation will be very difficult.
What does this mean for us, the people who have spare financial means? For us this only means that preserving these funds will grow more and more complicated with each passing day. A low percent that the banks give on deposits is no longer always capable of covering the inflation rate and in the future the situation will only get worse.
What's the way out of this current situation? If you want to preserve your money you have only one way and that is investing.
So let's talk of where it's possible to invest the money? You can invest it into gold and real estate, in stocks or give them to capital management funds for management. It's the investment funds that are the most interesting option since here it's the professionals carrying out the work. Small funds working on Forex using PAMM accounts have become very popular lately.
Forex is interesting because in this market it's possible to make money during not only the booms of economy but also in the crisis times. When stock market goes down some of the currencies in Forex still continue to go up. The currencies move upwards constantly, 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. And this gives the professionals a chance to make good money. Working with your money the traders don't only make money for themselves but also for you; and in fact the biggest share of money stays with the investor.
You are to make the decision as to what to do with your money but the one thing remains certain - the money that doesn't work is a vanishing money, it makes no profit and each day it also loses a part of its value and in order to compensate that you do need to invest!
Forex Managed Accounts
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