Real Estate

5 Things to Consider When Buying Your First Home

02/03/2012
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First Home

Buying your first house is a step that many of us look forward to for years. That moment when you have the keys in your hand to your own home is considered as one of the best moments in life. It’s important however that when you are looking for your dream home, and when you’ve found it, you take into account certain factors to ensure your step onto the property ladder is a smooth and successful one. Location The first step to finding your new home is to consider the location that you would like to live in; take into account the needs of you and your family and look at the local facilities. One handy tip is to take a trip to the area and have a walk around as this way you will get a feel for the community and what it has to offer; meaning you...

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Real Estate Investing Tips: Finding Motivated Buyers in 2012

06/02/2012
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Real Estate Investing

How to discern motivated buyers from “just looking” browsers Guest post by – Heather I’m considered a successful real estate investor. I have multiple rental properties that are very lucrative and I’ve flipped a few houses of my own in the past with great financial success. However, when I talk to other colleagues investing in real estate investing, they often complain about wasting time and effort on unmotivated buyers. You know the type—they always say that they are “just looking” and they never have a deadline to buy or even a pre-approved mortgage most of the time. The more I work with matching buyers to my real estate investments, the more I’m able to identify motivated buyers from “just looking buyers”. As a result, I waste much less time and effort. And I’d like to share my tips for finding motivated buyers for quality real estate investments in 2012…...

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13 Scary Reasons To Hire A Home Inspector

02/11/2011
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home inspection

In honor of Halloween, here are 13 reasons that anyone who is considering the purchase of a home (new or previously owned) should hire a home inspector:Potential Structural Issues A trained professional such as a home engineer can look at areas where structural problems normally originate and see if there are any surprises waiting. There are many things about the foundation and structure of a home that the untrained eye would miss. A trained home inspector – preferably a home inspector with an engineering degree – can identify structural issues and advise accordingly. Hidden Fire Damage Wood damaged by fire is weakened and can become structurally unsafe, but it can also be hidden be an unscrupulous contractor. A home inspector knows where to look to find old fire damage, which isn’t always easy to see. Mold Detection and Proper Prevention If mold is left untreated and undetected, it can...

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