Category: Real Estate Investing

Closing Costs

Closing Costs

Some fees are paid by the seller; some are paid by the buyer. Don’t ignore closing costs as part of your expenses.

Is this a good time to buy real estate? Yes. Here's Why:

Is This a Good Time to Buy Real Estate? YES! Here’s Why:

Actually, this is a FABULOUS time to buy real estate and, if you aren’t buying, you WILL be kicking yourself 10 years from now. Here’s why:

Return on Investments - Stocks vs. Real Estate

Return on Investments – Stocks vs. Real Estate

Why do I pick real estate over stocks? A number of reasons including:

New Bulk Selling of REOs - How Will it Impact You?

New Bulk Selling of REOs – How Will it Impact You?

Who are mega-investors? What dollar amount is considered “bulk”? How does the bulk selling of REOs impact you?

New Rules Concerning Short Sales

New Rules Concerning Short Sales

A new rule is specifically designed to prevent “flipping” short sales:

Are Real Estate Agents Going the Way of Borders?

Are Real Estate Agents Going the Way of Borders?

Agents add value compared to shopping for a home online as a bookstore adds value over buying from Amazon. Thoughts?

Are You Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Are You Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Do you know the difference? The IRS does, and they’re checking your records. Learn how to pay your workers.

What Credit Score do You Need to Get a Loan?

What Credit Score do You Need to Get a Loan?

When applying for credit, one of the first things you need to know is your credit score.

But why?

Should You Be Marketing to Women?

Should You Be Marketing to Women?

Single female buyers accounted for nearly twice as large a share as single male buyers for both first-time buyers and repeat buyers.

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Selling a Home? Get Your Documentation in Order

Armed with the following information, any agent, attorney, or title company will be better able to assist you with your transaction:

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How We Determine What We Can Offer on a Property

To determine what we can pay to purchase, we start with what it will cost us to sell at a later date, then we work our way back to today’s offer price.

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11 Tips for Selling Your Home Faster

Competition is fierce and buyers are about to be distracted by the holidays. Here are 11 tips to help you sell your home faster: