Category Archives: Real Estate

Housing and Real Estate Information to Change Your World

The Open House Controversy – For the Agent or For the Seller?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Houses DO sell from the traditional open house.  I am a convert!  I used to believe, admittedly from experience, that open houses do not sell homes.  I believed they were strictly for the selling agent to sign up new … Continue reading →

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Advanced Buying Techniques for Real Estate Investors

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Sometimes we must dig deeper to create buying opportunities that otherwise would not exist.   We can’t forget the basics; they will keep us out of trouble and provide most of our bread and butter.  When opportunities arise for a … Continue reading →

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7 Steps to Rehabbing Gold

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Rehabbing property takes some skill, some sweat, some experience and some money.  The good news is none of that has to be YOURS!  You can borrow some or all of the above and turn a modest amount of cash … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Waiting Analysis in Today’s Market

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet $30,000 is NOT chump change!  However, that is what you could be giving up if you wait ONE YEAR to buy a piece of property.  That’s right $30,000!  Here’s the math… If interest rates go up 1% and property … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself in a Seller Financed Deal

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet If I am selling Real Estate, whether investment property not, and using seller financing the risk can seem daunting.  Fear not!  As a Seller there are many ways to protect yourself in the transaction.  Here are Five ways to … Continue reading →

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Selling 1-4 Family Investment Property in this Buyer’s Market

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Conventional Financing requires 20% down for a single family non-owner occupied, 25% for a 2,3or 4 unit and 30% if you own 4 and are buying your fifth! Couple that with very stringent credit requirements, unbelievablely strict income qualifications … Continue reading →

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Can I sell in a Buyer’s Market?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Rates are rebounding back to the low side after a bump last week. We are looking at a 12-15 month backlog of inventory in most markets so it continues to be a raging buyer’s market. Does that mean you … Continue reading →

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Is This the End of Low Mortgage Interest Rates?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet The tough decisions Greece has had to make to rescue it self from decades of overspending have begun to produce some economic optimism.  Couple that with NAR’s (National Association of Realtors) better-than-expected housing numbers on pending sales and we … Continue reading →

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Your Credit Score Makeup

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Have you ever wondered what makes up your credit score?  How do the three rating agencies determine your score?  The raw break down looks like this; 35% Payment history – Making your payments on time, every time will take … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons to BUY Real Estate NOW

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet “Why would anyone get into this crazy market right now?” you may be asking.  The reasons are very clear and very compelling!  As bad as the selling market is, the buying market is that much better.  If you live … Continue reading →

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