Investing, Mortgage, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Resource, Residential, US Real Estate

Real Estate By The Numbers - Understanding Closing Costs

By Donna S. Robinson | January 26, 2012
Closing costs are those costs associated with the purchase of a home or investment property. They are paid "at the closing of escrow". For the typical home buyer who is purchasing a home to live in, the majority of the closing costs are usually related to the loan.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Appraisers Hit Back at Critics

By Mike Wheatley | January 20, 2012
“Don’t shoot the messenger” reads a new message from the Appraisal Institute, which has asked those involved in real estate deals not to blame appraisers when a contract falls through based on a property’s values.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Is There Something Lurking in That Dream Home You've Got Your Eye On?

By Anita Cooper | December 16, 2011
So you’ve been pre-approved to buy your dream home. That’s fabulous! But what happens when the bank or your broker calls to tell you there’s a “glitch” with the property? Many things can happen when buying a home - termite damage, poor water quality, even fences that cross your neighbor’s property, but buyers may not […]
Featured News, Real Estate, US Real Estate

The Deed - Taking Title Correctly Can Prevent Any Future Headaches

By Anita Cooper | December 14, 2011
There are a number of ways a buyer can choose to hold title. The method which suits their particular situation is normally determined by either an attorney or closer who is handling the transaction, or if it is a cash deal, the seller may prepare the deed for recording in the public records. Buyers should […]
Brokerage, Featured News, US Real Estate

10 Reasons to Re-think Your Homeowners Insurance

By Phil Butler | December 7, 2011
Bad economic times, millions of people desperate for a place to stay, something to eat, the world can look at times like something out of the film The Grapes of Wrath. But, for the homeowner, property crime is not the biggest reason to think about home insurance, Mother Nature also weighs heavily where financial loss is concerned. You don't have to live in Tornado Alley to have your life blown away. There are many more pitfalls today's property owners have to evade somehow. Can you afford NOT to understand them all?
Real Estate, Residential, US Real Estate

Should I Buy A Second Home?

By Guest Author | December 1, 2011
Looking at the possibilities and concerns involved in purchasing and using a second home for holidays or rentals. What are the best choices and alternatives in the UK market?
Featured News, US Real Estate

Distressed Properties Top Out: Now What?

By Phil Butler | November 28, 2011
In a story from the Wall Street Journal this morning the level of distressed properties around the world is expected to rise. The even worse news is, demand for said properties is expected to decline as well. What this means is, those inflated stories citing sales increases will cease to over inflate an already dismal economic consensus. When you next hear of sales volumes, a more true picture may be gleaned.

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