Although we have been experiencing one of the longest and most prolonged periods of low interest rates and therefore what is often referred to as cheap money, few people seem to fully appreciate what this means for real estate. market, and why! Very recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates an additional 0.25%, so how might that affect the broader […]
In today’s California condominium market, the seller must not only prepare the unit for sale, but must also be prepared with some information about the HOA, prior to listing. Do you as a seller know how many owners live in the community? Are you familiar with your association’s Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R)? What about upcoming assessments for planned maintenance […]
I received an email today with questions and concerns about a foreclosure sale. Great questions so I decided to post both the question and my answer below. What has been your experience with foreclosures? Karen, I have a question for you, I am not new to real estate investing, but I am new to the foreclosure auction process… there’s a […]
demanding consumers “Internet buyers tend to be better informed about market conditions and better prepared to act on the home they want when they start working with a realtor. Fortunately for realtors, these changes don’t necessarily hurt, as long as they can adapt.” to the new relationship and realize that New Style buyers value speed and efficiency over guidance when […]
The wealth creation cycle has a few main components that make wealth a continuous cycle, rather than a single peak with an eventual dip or loss. Building wealth isn’t necessarily hard, it’s the consistency of staying rich and making your money work for you that’s hard. I compare someone who gets rich with a nice Ferrari. You can have the […]
Neighbors cheer as award-winning conservationists help restore the black sheep on the block to its original beauty. In recent decades, the historic Curtis-Foster House, located on North 6th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, has deteriorated significantly and become an eyesore on a street of historic homes. This came to a halt in late 2005 when Osprey Holdings LLC purchased the […]
Savvy property owners know that sad fact roaders pavers come and go. You need to find a qualified and experienced contractor when installing driveway, walkway or patio pavers in your yard. Each of these projects adds value to your property. Each of these projects adds value to your property. Choosing the best contractor is vital to ensuring that your project […]
If today’s housing and economic chaos suddenly makes you see little yellow signs and big billboards that say, “We’ll Buy Your House”, you probably need to sell a house fast and you’re wondering who these guys are behind the signs and they can really do anything to help. The signs have been around for probably three decades, but like everything […]
Hidden home security camera systems are a great way to keep track of your home when you’re not there and record what’s going on while you’re away. However, not everyone wants to install a complete home security camera system. With newer home security cameras, this may not be necessary for basic single camera installations. This new generation of hidden covert […]
With home values ​​plummeting in recent years, some homeowners who need to sell in today’s market find themselves stuck, owing more than their home is worth. In this situation, the short sale may become a viable option. What is a short sale: A short sale is simply a sale in which the proceeds are not enough to cover all outstanding […]
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