Real estate

money available to keep the home in good repair. That means budgeting for appliance replacement, roof repairs, insulation upgrades, and many other things. Older homes need more upkeep, so budget accordingly. How is the real estate market like in your area? Amarillo's real estate market has remained solid for a few years now. However, some areas have been stronger than others. If you are interested in a particular neighborhood, it is best to speak with a knowledgeable realtor about the strengths…

Owen Monie took out a second mortgage on his home to pay for his college. When he sold his home, the second mortgage information was not disclosed to the buyer, Cole Dusack. Owen and his real estate agent were also aware of issues with piping in the home, yet failed to disclose the information to Cole Dusack. Unfortunately, seven months after Cole Dusack purchased the home, the pipes burst causing $10,000 in damages. There are two options when it comes to selling a house with two mortgages (NAR…

After the Real Estate and Mortgage Meltdown several years ago, many buyers who were affected by the economy have “boomeranged” back into the market that brought our country to a meltdown. Boomerang buyers are victims of foreclosure who are re-entering the real-estate market. In 1998, banks were allowed to “gamble”; they were giving out a large amount of loans and didn’t help when low interest rates fueled the apparent boom of the economy. The derivatives were not regulated and like almost…

As an essential element of the American Dream, buying a home is often considered the ultimate wise investment. However, as the real estate professionals at Nova Property Management in Anchorage explain, owning a home may not always be the best financial move for you. Before you buy a home, compare the pros and cons of buying vs. renting. Owning Pros: Purchasing a home lets you build equity in the property, and you find that when it's time to sell that your house is worth more than you paid…

really is the right fit for you, and that you have looked at enough properties in your neighborhood so that you are well-informed about your options. Your first visit to any of the homes for sale involves more than just taking a tour with the real estate agent. It is best to be prepared for the home inspection with a checklist and know how to be able to make a proper assessment of the homes for sale. Eric Tyson and Kevin Brown, authors of the book "Home Buying for Dummies" point out the…

SUBHEAD: Crispin Inglis and Ashley James have known each other for as long as PropertyFox has been in existence and have formed a strong team over the years. Together, they help their customers save money when selling their real estate, by charging as little as 1.5% commission on each property sold. PULL QUOTE: “The inspiration came from seeing the inefficiencies of the current system and the costs involved in selling ones most valuable asset, their home. This gave rise to the passion behind…

Home sellers usually acquire a comparative market analysis before they decide to put their homes on the listings of real estate agents. But what exactly is a comparative market analysis and how it is used in selling homes? Comparative market analysis (CMA) is a standard report that contains specific information about the home or property for sale. Most real estate agents and brokers use a CMA in estimating the value of a house or property. The comparative market analysis report may contain two…

most successful real estate agents in the united states. Nick is successful in every sense and has already acquired the millionaire status all this though being in real estate. it is through this success that he has vowed to help others achieve success and be financially independent as well as be in very fulfilling careers. Nick founded Nick Vertucci Real Estate Academy in 2013 this was a culmination of a very fulfilling decade and a half in the sector. his venture into real estate started back…

times, a house sold during the same year. Today, house flipping as changed the real estate landscape, moving from a market speculation to a value added real estate investment. • Reports over the past two years show direct links to fixer-upper renovations producing the biggest returns in equity for a house flipper. Approaching the year end of 2017, the latest reports shows an average flipping profit (after all real estate cost) to be over $60,000 – equating to just under 50 percent as a…

few factors many home buyers consider. However, three factors are generally considered the most important by real estate agents: price, type of home, and location. Price One of the first things a home buyer should consider is the price of the property. If you go out looking at available homes, you will find properties in just about any price range you can name, from million dollar estates all the way down to empty lots selling for a few…