The Language of Foreclosures

Talking about foreclosure real estate can be hard enough without even entering the market. That’s because foreclosures tend to have their own language, employing many obscure words originating in govermnent housing legislation and real estate law. Without a background in these areas,...

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The Key to Successfully Investing in ...

The Key to Successfully Investing in Investment Real Estate in Latvia

With annual real estate price gains in the region of 40% achievable from certain areas of the Latvian property market, surely the key to successfully investing in real estate in Latvia is just getting into the market...

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The Internet and Home Buying

There’s no doubt about it, the internet is now an intrinsic part in the process of buying and selling homes. The majority of people looking to buy a home search the web for homes for sale in their desired area. Savvy buyers and sellers can compare stock from the comfort of their homes at...

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The Ins and Outs of Bank Foreclosures

The term bank foreclosure is one which may seem mysterious to many individuals, especially if they have never experienced one and/or are unfamiliar with real estate terms. Bank foreclosures occur when a current homeowner can no longer pay their mortgage, is deemed to be in default and the bank...

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The Importance of Setting the Scene

The Importance of Setting the Scene: Staging a Home for Sale

The booming real estate market of 2006 has reached a cooling off point for most places around the United States, and for some it has gone cold. Now, more than ever, staging a home for sale can be the most important thing a...

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The Importance of Internet Marketing When ...

If you want to sell your home, a strong Internet presence is vital. This is because most buyers these days use the Internet to look for homes. Buyers can access more information on the Internet than from any other source. Multiple photos of homes interiors and exteriors, virtual tours,...

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The Homebuyer-Multiple Realtor Paradox

Many People think that they will get the best deal by not making any commitments to a Realtor. They think that they will dangle a carrot in front of many Realtors and say that the one who finds the best deal will get their busisness. This doesn’t work because it is such a shaky proposition...

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The home inspection process

When Home Inspection is required?

As a home buyer/seller or real estate professional, you have the right to know exactly what a typical real estate inspection is. The following information should give you a better understanding of exactly what your inspector should or shouldn’t do...

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The Guide to Subdivide

People find many creative ways to leverage a profit on real estate. One possible way to turn a profit on a purchased property is to subdivide. Subdividing your property can allow you to keep your home, by reducing your lot size and selling it off. The process to obtain a permit to subdivide may...

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The Great Canadian-American Exchange

It seems there could be an exchange of property buying going on across the Canadian border. On the one hand Canadians are buying over the border in USA, and on the other hand Americans are opting to buy in the stronger Canadian realty market.

Although contradictory, both scenarios can...

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The Good Neighbor Next Door Program

Sometimes it seems like you can’t get a break if you serve your country, even if you aren’t in the military. Teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel often get the bad end of the stick when it comes to their jobs. So it should come as a pleasant...

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The Garage: Storage or Mess?

When putting homes on the market, many people fail to prepare one room in their home. While not technically a “room” as such, the garage is a part of the home that is often overlooked….by sellers. Chances are that if you have been in your home for many years, you have collected...

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