The answers to these questions will help you decide:
1. How much equity do you have in your home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of paying a mortgage, but if you’ve owned your home for a […]
Entries from September 2007
Does Moving Up Make Sense?
September 13th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: Seller Tips
Why Homeowner Association Exclusive Contracts Can Backfire
September 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Engadget has an interesting article on why homeowner associations that sign exclusive contracts for services can have it backfire.
The example they are using is the contracts homeowners associations have signed to make cable companies exclusive providers to get better rates. The problem is that with if foreclosures happen or homes go empty, the rest of […]
Tags: Real Estate News
Real Estate Investing for the Long Haul
September 10th, 2007 · No Comments
Successful real estate investing is a long term game. Following the right strategy with discipline and perseverance will allow smart investors to weather the market’s cycles and build equity. Time and leverage are your friends.
But don’t underestimate the importance of the time part of the equation. For the disciplined investor, real estate performs favorably to […]
Tags: Real Estate Investing
Forms You?ll Need to Sell Your Home
September 5th, 2007 · No Comments
1. Property Disclosure Form: This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Check with your state government to see if there is a special form required in your state.
2. Purchasers Access to Premises Agreement: This agreement sets conditions for permitting the buyer to enter your home for activities such as measuring […]
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