Real Estate / Finance
Top Tips for Preparing Your Kitchen for a Sale
by Guest Post on Nov 25, 2010
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house yet it is often overlooked while living in the house. Not many people come over to visit and compliment on how nice the kitchen is, but you know when you are looking for a new house that you want a nice kitchen. Continue reading →
Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Property
by Katherine Watkins on Aug 7, 2011
Do you have a strong desire for a vacation home? Your own vacation property can be a wonderful haven providing you with solitude and relaxation. It may also be a residence close to fun and activities that you enjoy. There are certain factors that you should take into consideration before making a purchase of vacation property. Here are a few tips to help you in making a wise decision. Continue reading →
Home Improvements That Can Help Sell a Home
by Katherine Watkins on Dec 16, 2011
With several cable channels devoted to home improvement, the industry has seen a boom in recent years. Many people are choosing to do renovations on their own rather than pay someone else to do them. If a project is being done with hopes of one day selling the home, some remodeling projects provide better payoffs than others. Continue reading →
Tips for Buying a Home - Vitality Today and the Future
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
When considering a property try not to focus on past economic growth. This growth is very important, but also looks into the future potential or downfalls. Do keep in mind it is impossible to predict the future, but by taking the time to ask the right questions, you will have information available to make the best decision. Continue reading →
Tips for Buying Bank Foreclosure Houses
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
There are many people out there who want to purchase real estate properties. The problem is, they just do not have enough money. So, rather than enter into a binding contract to purchase a brand new house just to have it foreclosed because of failure to pay, why not purchase a foreclosed property right away? Continue reading →
Who Pays for What in Real Estate?
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
One very common question of real estate transactions is...Who pays for what? Below is a list to give you an idea of some of the common expectations, but this list will vary from region to region. Also, if it is a buyers or sellers market could possibly change the common fee responsibility. Continue reading →
Tips for Selling Your Home
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
There are only four major items to concern yourself with when selling a home, and yes there are minor details and technical items. No matter what those details may be in each individual situation, these four items are key to successfully selling your home. Continue reading →
Long Distance Moving Tips to Save Money
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
When moving long distance you may want to contact a long distance moving company to help you with your move. A moving company can help you by doing most of the work to relocate your belongings to your new place of residence. You should not have to do much as far as loading and hauling your belongings. Continue reading →
Tips for Selecting an Agent or Realtor
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
Most of the articles I have seen on the Internet have been written by Realtors or agents trying to sell their services. These notes are a combination of my personal experience of actually being a homeowner, and the results of your selection do not affect me directly. Continue reading →
Glossary of Real Estate Terms - R
by 411 on May 23, 2012
Anyone planning to buy or sell real estate can benefit by using this free real estate glossary of common terms. While this information provided is considered accurate within real estate definitions, vocabulary cannot be 100% accurate in all jurisdictions or under the terms of your needs. Continue reading →
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