Real Estate Articles and Home Buying Information

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THE SPECTACULAR SHORT-SALES? THINK AGAIN! Published on 07/04/07 By Eric D. Brown, MBA General Manager / Designated Broker Coldwell Banker DCP & Associates THE SPECTACULAR SHORT-SALES? THINK AGAIN! by Eric D. Brown, MBA March 27, 2007 - Daly City, Ca. - Spectacular Short-Sales? Think again! As a manager for a large real estate firm I hear the daily buzz about short-sales. Short-sales seem to be ... read more	WHY HOUSING PRICES VARY FROM CITY TO CITY Published on 07/04/07 By Eric D. Brown, MBA General Manager / Designated Broker Coldwell Banker DCP & Associates WHY HOUSING PRICES VARY FROM CITY TO CITY by Eric D. Brown, MBA 1) Explain why housing prices vary from city to city. Housing prices vary from city to city and state to state based upon the fact that they are by definition controlled by ... read more
Recent Activity in Marin County and Sonoma Valley Published on 12/26/06 By Kelley Eling Pacific Union Real Estate Sales prices are holding steady, not falling, as some sources might have you believe. You can always rely on me for unbiased facts, and I update this monthly at my blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/kelley or on my own website ... read more	Charlotte North Carolina, the Queen city of the new south! Published on 08/18/06 By Roger Berrey, Sr. Re/Max Metro Realty The big BUZZ is that Charlotte, N.C. is the place to be! Why? Could it be because of the wonderful quality of life, great year round weather, easy access to the coast and the mountains, plenty of employment opportunities, lower cost housing than ... read more
Preparing Your Home for Sale.... Published on 12/24/05 By Alexander Harb The Knights Team Leader Keller Williams Realty at the Lakes Selling your home? It's time to clean house. What can you do to boost your profits dramatically when you sell your home? Most real estate salespeople will answer with one word: clean. Don't be offended. No one's saying your house ... read more	1031 Tax Exchange Benefits Published on 08/26/05 By Todd Burton Realtor, ABR Oconee County Real Estate Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code permits investment property owners to sell a property and defer all capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture taxes at the time of sale. When executing a 1031/Starker Exchange, the ... read more
Mission Statement Published on 04/05/05 By Steve Zaya CBR Christopher J. Barrett REALTORS It is the mission of WakefieldHomeSales.com to serve the needs of those who call, or wish to call, Wakefield MA, Stoneham MA, Reading MA, Melrose MA, Lynnfield MA, Saugus MA, or any area north of Boston, their home. If you are home owner ... read more	Investing in Land - Victorville & Surrounding Area Published on 12/16/04 By Tom Birchtold Apple Realty Area includes Apple Valley, Victorville, Adelanto, Hesperia, Spring Valley Lake, Lucerne Valley, Silver Lakes, Helendale and Barstow You are going to learn about investing in Victorville California land. Victorville Land is probably the ... read more
Fawn Valley Estates "Perfect for year round living or weekend get away" Published on 09/27/04 By Beaver Miller, Milo Miller, Ann Murphy & Pam Bock "A Beam Property" Fawn Valley Estates & Villas We are just two hours away from Chicago & only one hour from Dubuque & Quad Cities. From Cedar Rapids and Rockford it will only take you one and one half hours to find us. From Galena, Eagle Ridge it will only take thirty minutes. We are ... read more	Value-Added Features Published on 09/02/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Value-Added Features The National Association of Realtors recently released a report on the "Value of Housing Characteristics." The study measured how certain property characteristics add or subtract value. Here are some of the ... read more
Springtime Sparkle Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Springtime Sparkle Now that spring is finally here and there is more light shining through the windows, many people take time to bring the sparkle back into their homes by doing a thorough spring cleaning. As a homeowner who might be ... read more	Repair Before Selling Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Repair Before Selling Spring is "High Season" for real estate sales. So if you're thinking about selling your home any time soon, you'll want to make sure that it is in good overall condition. A home in good condition will ... read more
Making An Organized Move Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Making An Organized Move Moving is one of the most stressful times for most people. Whether you are buying or selling, here are some practical tips to help you make a pleasant, organized move: * Use a checklist. Outline everything that needs ... read more	Buy or Sell? Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Buy or Sell? The classic dilemma for many homeowners is whether to buy or sell first? If you sell first, you may find yourself faced with a tight deadline, or you may even need to find a short-term rental. If you buy first, you may be ... read more
Your Credit Report Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Your Credit Report Mortgage applicants are now able to request and receive one free copy per year of their credit reports from each of the three national credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experia and TransUnion. Ordering your credit report ... read more	Common Real Estate Terms Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Common Real Estate Terms Here are definitions of some of the most commonly-used real estate terms. Learning the terms may help you navigate more confidently through your next transaction: * Contract The document that states the price, ... read more
Look for Potential Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Look for Potential When you're in the market for a new home, you probably have some idea of just what that home should look like. But it's important to keep in mind that a home that isn't in pristine condition may still have great ... read more	Hot Trends Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Hot Trends The remodeling industry is booming! Homeowners spent $125.2 billion to remodel their homes last year. Rising home values and lifestyle changes have played parts in the home improvement craze. The latest trends in remodeling are: ... read more
Goals for Investing Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Goals for Investing As a real estate investor, you need to set goals--measurable objectives to assess your financial progress when buying properties. You'll want to analyze monthly and annual financial statements to make sure you are making ... read more	Cleaning the Garage Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Cleaning the Garage No one knows quite how, but when you put two items in a garage they just seem to multiply like rabbits! For most people cleaning the garage is an onerous task. Here are some efficient tips for cleaning out your garage so ... read more
Safety Tips for Weekend Do-It-Yourselfers Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Safety Tips for Weekend Do-It-Yourselfers Many of us have a rather cavalier attitude about home improvements. We are convinced that we can tackle the project from start to finish and that no harm will befall us--even though we may be amateurs ... read more	First Aid for Carpets Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors First Aid for Carpets The condition of your home's carpets can make a big difference in your lifestyle and comfort. Moreover, when you decide to sell your home the carpet can make a lasting impression on potential buyers--especially if your ... read more
Private Mortgage Insurance Published on 08/23/04 By Lewis J. Corcoran Realtor-Associate Weichert, Realtors Private Mortgage Insurance Have you ever heard the phrase "PMI" and wondered what it means? Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is insurance paid for by a homebuyer that protects the lender in case of default on the loan. Most lenders ... read more	HOME SWEET HOME - FULFILLING THE AMERICAN DREAM Published on 05/24/04 By Dee Royale Serving the South Shore Realty Executives Nationally, the ten-year run-up in housing prices looked as if it might finally be pulling back late last year. Prices declined slightly in Seattle, Houston, and Cincinnati, and rents declined nationally about 1 percent in the fourth quarter of ... read more