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How to Secure your Phoenix Winter Vacation Home for the Summer - - Roger Selway
It's May in Phoenix , Arizona and it's getting hot! You and your retired Snowbird friends are heading for a cooler climate. Here are 35 strategies to help you secure your home for your departure. There are a number of general things to do in preparation for "flying north." Make sure to update... Submitted 3 years 69 days ago.

Re-Roofing Your Home Before Selling - - Rob Tendick
I once heard a wise man in the roofing industry say the best advice he could give about keeping the rain off your head and out of your home was to keep a bucket and an umbrella handy. Well, he was kidding of course. Since roofing isn't cheap, and putting a new roof on a home is certainly a pricey... Submitted 4 years 326 days ago.

Installing Low Voltage Landscape Lighting - Kristi Cole
Having your outdoor landscaping look beautiful both day and night can be as simple as installing low voltage lighting. Low voltage lighting is available in abundance of styles and can add emphasis to key elements of your home or garden at night, it will also make it safer on your walkways... Submitted 5 years 77 days ago.

13 Things Your Landlord Doesn't Want You to Know - John Hopkins
Landlord-tenant disputes are common and can become very emotional. Knowing the legal rights and obligations described below will help you avoid these types of disputes. To start, renters have rights. Some of them are outlined below for your review. Whether you are signing a lease, already in a... Submitted 5 years 235 days ago.

Earnest Money - What You Need To Know - Steve Gillman
You include earnest money with an offer on a house to show the seller that the you are serious about purchasing the house. It becomes part of the down payment if the offer is accepted, is returned if the offer is rejected, or is forfeited if you pull out of the deal for reasons other than those... Submitted 5 years 246 days ago.

Expired Listings - 7 Reasons Why Homes Don't Sell - abkadefg
You listed your home several months ago, hoping for a quick sale and a good profit. During the time you have had it listed, you have watched other homes come on the market and sell already. But for some reason, your home still hasn’t sold. What do those other homes have that yours... Submitted 5 years 252 days ago.

Radon Gas: A False Alarm? - - Gil Strachan
Examining the validity of the radon scare. "Should Homeowners Consider the Radon Threat a False Alarm?" Excerpts from an article published by Cassandra C. Moore, formerly on the faculty at Michigan State University, and adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. Call... Submitted 5 years 338 days ago.

Plastic Plumbing: Tempest in a teapot? - - Gil Strachan
Plastic Plumbing: Tempest in a teapot? Chlorine is added to list of suspects... as lawyers solicit claimants. Polybutylene (PB) Plumbing used for hot & cold supply piping in homes, also known as "Poly-B" has attracted considerable attention lately, most notably in B.C.... Submitted 5 years 338 days ago.

Expired Listings - 7 Steps to Sell Fast and Get Top Dollar - - Bill Carey
Over 50% of homes listed for sale do not sell during their listing period, in some markets its' as high as 65%. The dirty secret in the real estate business is that most homes don't sell on the first go around. Blame the agent blame the home owner both are at fault. 7 steps below will give you... Submitted 6 years 60 days ago.

Preparing for an Appraisal - Plan For It - Raynor James
A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Here’s how to plan for it. You have a contract to sell your home and now the appraiser is coming. The appraisal needs to come in at a good price in order for your buyer to get his loan. What should you do? The Appraiser Says Appraisers... Submitted 6 years 78 days ago.

Make A Website To Sell Your Home - Robert Hirscheimer
Trying to sell your home without a real estate agent is not easy. Apart from knowing the ins and outs of the transaction itself, you need to know how to market your property. One idea that is catching on is creating a website to showcase your house and your neighborhood. There are many do... Submitted 6 years 93 days ago.

Negotiating the Sale of Your Home - Roselind Hejl
Negotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a "good agreement" - one in which the underlying... Submitted 6 years 125 days ago.

The Newsletter – An Efficient Real Estate Farming Method - Amanda Smith
Two of the most pressing matters in real estate are: how to do efficient farming and how to do efficient follow-up with your leads. The farming process can be quite costly and it can consume a lot of time. At the same time, lead generation is the most important part of your business.... Submitted 6 years 150 days ago.

Choosing a Realtor to Sell Your Property - Michaela Scherr
Earlier this year we sold our family home. Not only that we did it within nine days with two families battling it out for our property. What a pleasant surprise it was to sell it so quickly! It was a surprising sale because our property, although extensively renovated, was quite old, on a very... Submitted 6 years 156 days ago.

13 Extra Costs to be Aware of Before Buying a Home - Mark Eibner
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs - on top of the purchase price - that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted... Submitted 6 years 157 days ago.

Finding Structural Problems During Escrow – Upscale Home Example - Raynor James
When buying and selling homes, the property purchase is often subject to a satisfactory home inspection being done. Now and then, a home inspection uncovers severe structural problems. Here’s an example of a situation in an upscale neighborhood. Severe Structural Problems Does the buyer... Submitted 6 years 162 days ago.

Can't Sell Your House? - Jenny
Can’t sell your house but have been on the market for months on end? It has been apparent that the market has been a bit sluggish recently and house sales have fallen. Nevertheless this doesn't help a seller when they need to move and are desparately waiting for that long awaited buyer. What many... Submitted 6 years 187 days ago.

The Truth About Real Estate Investing Is It Right For You? - Dr. Scott Brown, Ph.D.
You have probably been hearing, seeing and reading that real estate investing is the best thing since sliced bread. There are many late night cable television infomercials spewing out sales pitches for courses that teach you how to buy residential real estate no money down or for next to nothing.... Submitted 6 years 199 days ago.

Bulgarian Property Market Insight - BulgariaProperties
SUMMARY On 20 May 2005 ‘The Times’ wrote that last year Bulgarian property prices rose by about 35 per cent, and in the lead-up to EU accession in 2007 annual rises of 25 per cent are predicted. The most popular investment now, and probably until Bulgaria enters the European Union in 2007... Submitted 6 years 233 days ago.

Is there a big difference between a lease option and a contract for deed? - James A Gage
Is there a big difference between a lease option and a contract for deed? By James A. Gage The lease option and the contract for deed are both popular methods of creative financing. However, that's where the similarities stop. First, let's start with the lease option. A lease... Submitted 6 years 234 days ago.

Apartment and Commercial Loans: How big of a loan can I get? - Solomon Gorlick
Borrowers often ask the question: "What is the maximum LTV (loan-to-value) you can get for me on this [income-producing] property?" This is a valid and important question in the world of real estate finance, but an honest answer cannot be given to the borrower without more information. The... Submitted 6 years 248 days ago.

The Paperless Transaction Part 3- eRecording - Cheryl Hartzman
Recorder's Offices around the country are beginning the implementation of electronic recording. With these systems, documents are received, signed, notarized and sent to the Recorder’s office electronically. All recording requirements would have to be present, including the document image, a... Submitted 6 years 250 days ago.

The Paperless Transaction Part 1- Online Transaction Management - Cheryl Hartzman
Online Transaction Management Systems (OTMS) have been available to title companies for several years now. But its true usefulness has often been a topic of debate. I think however the debate should stem from which system is better rather then is a system useful. An OTMS with limited... Submitted 6 years 250 days ago.

Due Diligence 101 Or What You Do Not Know Can Kill You! - kismet
Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on the subject of “Due Diligence”. It is for informational purposes and not intended to be a definitive guideline for your exact situation. You should consult the appropriate professionals with regard to your specific transaction or... Submitted 6 years 282 days ago.

Canadian FSBO's, fighting back agains agent real estate commissions - Colleen Alderliesten
78% of Home Buyers Search On-Line First Before Inking Up A Deal! That’s up from 41 % in 2001 "For Sale by Owners" AKA FSBO ( pronounced "Fizz-boes") are taking control of the sale of thier own homes! Statistics show that its probably one of the best ways to go. So-called "Internet buyers."... Submitted 6 years 285 days ago.