Posted on November 28, 2009Investing in a Golf Community Dream Home or Risk Deal?
However, the golf industry has not been immune to the economic downturn, and a number of courses have had to close due to falling memberships or daily green fee sales. Even the famed Myrtle Beach strip of prestigious golf courses has taken a hit,...
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Posted on November 21, 2009Baby Boomers Still Fueling Florida Real Estate Options
Whether it is buying a second home or acting on the long-planned dream of retiring to a sun destination, Baby Boomers are moving to Florida to take advantage of a well-deserved rest from the corporate world, or other nine-to-five path they had been...
Posted on November 21, 2009First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension: More Fuel for the Charleston, SC Market
We’ve had great news in the housing market this past week! The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit will be extended through April 30, 2010. This extension is good news especially for first time home buyers taking advantage of the credit. This...
Posted on November 14, 2009To Flip or Not to Flip - Real Estate's Risky Business
In an era where real estate is either a benefit or a burden to Americans, it is still possible for people to prosper from the practice of flipping a home. It may take a lot of work, or not in some cases, but for investors who are looking to put some...
Posted on November 11, 2009The Tehama Private Golf Club in Carmel, California – A Luxurious and Masterful Playing Experience
Just off the Pacific coast and above the charming, and refined community of Carmel, California is the Tehama private golf community. Located on the Monterey Peninsula, Tehama is above the fog and boasts a warm and sunny climate.
Posted on November 4, 2009Easy Steps to Short Sale Success
Be aware that selling your home on a short sale will most likely affect your credit score in a negative way. Be sure you understand the recourse, if any, from the lender regarding the difference between the final sale price of the home and the amount...
Posted on October 31, 2009Home Sales Still Struggling This Fall
The rate that people are being laid off has, in fact, slowed down but many people are still losing their jobs; as well, in an attempt to hold on to their jobs, many workers have opted to job share or work severely reduced hours which can help them...
Posted on October 31, 2009Habitat for Humanity Homes Booming in the Current Climate of Foreclosures
It is refreshing to see that even in this current economic climate that the kindness of strangers still exists; in 2008, Habitat for Humanity helped over 50 thousand families in their need for affordable housing. With the number of foreclosures...
Posted on October 29, 2009Realtor Safety Online: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and More
However, because of the nature of the real estate agent’s job, it may be in your best interest to be a little vague about your exact whereabouts on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. There are many predators that use the Internet to identify...
Posted on October 22, 2009Buying Commercial Real Estate - Risk or Reward?
Before you sign the contract for a commercial building, do your research. Does this location have a lot of drive-by, or if required, foot traffic? Has the building changed hands often in a short period of time? Why is that? Perhaps it is not the...
Posted on October 21, 2009Foreclosures Still a Confusing Force to be Reckoned With
Between the banks’ slow response in helping people renegotiate their mortgages and homeowners continuing to lose their jobs, the number of families involved in foreclosure is up more this quarter over the rate experienced across the country in the...
Posted on October 24, 2009CDOs and the disgraceful actions of the Bond Rating Agencies
Real Estate & Mortgage 5 - Foreclosure Meltdown Fraud and Scams Dec08 - CDOs & Bond Rating Agencies Part 5 (Excerpt) CDOs and the disgraceful actions of the Bond Rating Agencies We just talked about the process regarding your mortgage lender and...
Posted on October 24, 2009World wide recession caused by the mortgage melt-down.
Real Estate Marketing This Week is for the Mortgage and Real Estate Professional who wants to learn Web 2.0 Marketing like Video, Podcasts, Article Marketing, Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on October 24, 2009Rent skimming and other foreclosure scams - Home Owner Beware.
Real Estate Marketing This Week is for the Mortgage and Real Estate Professional who wants to learn Web 2.0 Marketing like Video, Podcasts, Article Marketing, Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on October 24, 2009Foreclosure Rescue Scams and How to Protect Yourself
Real Estate Marketing This Week is for the Mortgage and Real Estate Professional who wants to learn Web 2.0 Marketing like Video, Podcasts, Article Marketing, Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on October 24, 2009Have we hit the bottom of the Real Estate Market yet?
Real Estate Marketing This Week is for the Mortgage and Real Estate Pro who wants to learn the game-changing technologies of Web 2.0 like Video, Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on October 20, 2009Finding a Use For the Languishing McMansion
There has certainly been a revival in housing sales over the last few months; condos and single family dwellings have been experiencing increased sales as the government has supported stimulus spending into real estate to help the economy along....
Posted on September 25, 2009Safeguarding Vacant Properties
With our current economic crisis, there are more and more houses falling to foreclosures. Unfortunately as more homes are owned by the bank, the less care goes into the maintenance of them and neighborhoods begin a spiralling decent into disrepair...
Posted on October 20, 2009The Perfect Interest Rate: Waiting to Buy Your Next Home
Whether you’re buying or refinancing, you’ve probably been watching interest rates go down (and back up) over the past few months. You may be waiting to buy a home or refinance until rates go back down below the five percent mark. If so, then ask...
Posted on October 11, 2009Eden Condominiums - Trouble in Paradise
Described as "seductive luxury," Eden Condominiums in Boca Raton, FL is pictured online as a luxurious five-story complex of four buildings centering around a palazzo pool, cabanas and spa. An 8,000 square foot club house boasts state-of-the-art...
Posted on September 4, 2009Is the Mortgage Assistance Program Assisting Homeowners?
In reality, many homeowners who should be benefitting from Making Home Affordable Program are having problems getting their mortgages modified through their lender for a wide variety of reasons. It is estimated that only about one in eight of...
Posted on September 4, 2009Are Home Sales Rebounding Off the Tax Credit into Recovery?
There is one main problem for anyone who's trying to take advantage of the last few months of this program however because the December 1st deadline is when your sale must be closed. Normally the contract closing for a home sale takes about a month...
Posted on August 28, 2009What’s in a condo name?
Naming a complex is the first step in branding it, so developers take their time about naming their projects. They want the perfect name to attract the perfect buyers. The name is the first thing that indicates to a buyer whether the community is...
Posted on August 27, 2009The Home Equity Merry Go Round
Then suddenly, after a home appraisal and a few signatures, you're debt-free; except for your mortgage, which has increased by 20%. In addition, you now have a handful of empty credit cards, just ripe for the picking. If you think this is an...
Posted on August 23, 2009The Shrinking Home Equity Pandemic
At this rate it is estimated that by next spring a full half of homeowners with a mortgage will owe more than their house is worth, with some owing far more than the equity in their homes. The months to come are expected to show more and more impact...
Posted on August 23, 2009Does Sex Sell Real Estate?
Objections to sexually-driven real estate marketing are many and varied. The image of a couple enjoying the privacy of their luxury condo is not likely to put a family in the mood for buying. A scantily-clad youth can draw the ire of people who...
Posted on October 20, 2009Good News for the Charleston SC Real Estate Market
This article is a quick summary of Charleston’s real estate market trends as well as recent news about the South Carolina economy. The Charleston, SC real estate market has slowed down considerably in the past two years. Home prices are currently...
Posted on October 20, 2009Real Estate Showings for the Charleston, SC Market
This article looks at statistics for real estate showing appointments for the past two months. The number of showings is a good indicator for seeing activity from Charleston, SC home buyers. I’ve divided the statistics by general area and by price...
Posted on August 21, 2009Get Your Home Sold in 10 Easy Steps!
These days, it's a totally different market where homeowners are left holding onto their homes after lingering with sale signs on their front yards for close to a year or longer. Some are forced to rent after purchasing another home and being saddled...
Posted on August 14, 2009Rising Foreclosures: Is the Recession Really Over?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the "non-farm payroll employment continued to decline in July" and as people continue to not find jobs, they become more discouraged and actually stop looking, believing that there just are no jobs out...
Posted on October 20, 2009Charleston, SC Real Estate Market Update
In looking at the MLS statistics for January through July of 2009, there are several apparent trends. There is still a lot of inventory to get through before we see a complete turnaround in Charleston’s market. (There are about 10,000 homes for...
Posted on August 14, 2009Foreclosure Nightmares
With so many foreclosures on homes happening in the country, many home owners are taking out their stress and frustration on their foreclosing homes. Home owners teetering on the verge of foreclosure are vandalizing their own homes to get a few more...
Posted on August 8, 2009Real Estate Sellers Revolt! Rejecting Ridiculous Offers
Real estate sellers have adjusted their prices and now home buyers need to adjust their low ball offers accordingly. The real estate transaction has changed for each party involved with it, including the Realtors, the lenders and the attorneys.
Posted on August 1, 2009How Optimism Helps Your Real Estate Business Grow
You examine the market and come up with a strategy to show off this great house to its best advantage. You are much more likely to sell. Things that you don't even notice will come into play; you will be more likely to grasp opportunities and buyers...
Posted on July 22, 2009After the Housing Market Collapse, the Lawsuit Bubble Begins
As is the American tradition, one of the hallmarks of our culture and an activity a majority of the population engages in at one time or another, as soon as the housing bubble burst, the lawsuits began.
Posted on June 30, 2009Stress Busters for Realtors: Ways to Unwind in Today's Tough Market
The first thing an overwhelmed agent needs to do is find an outlet for his tension. When job stress builds up, anxiety and depression can quickly follow. Both of these disorders can reduce motivation, clear-headedness and hope for the future....
Posted on June 29, 2009What Kind of House is Right for You?
Next, decide who this house is going to be for. Unless you really love moving, you'll probably want to take into account who you anticipate living with you in the next five or more years. You might want to consider if you're likely to have kids in...
Posted on June 13, 2009Use the Recession to Your Advantage with Real Estate
Real estate will always be in demand. Many of the failed mortgages came about due to the failure of people to critically examine their finances and examine “too good to be true” mortgages with a skeptical eye. With a modest home and mortgage, many of...
Posted on June 13, 2009Indian Real Estate Market Problems and Prospects
This article is an attempt to combine some of the facts and figures which we hope will help anyone who joined the business of Indian real estate. If anyone has a definitive guide to the process to purchase real estate in Mumbai, he/ she can maximize...
Posted on June 9, 2009Phuket Real Estate Market
Phuket’s vast natural beauty and resources have paved the way for the once sleepy fishing village turned tin mining Island to transform into one of the world’s premier tourist and investment destinations today. Located off the west coast of...
Posted on June 8, 2009New launches trigger demand in realty sector
After witnessing an acute slowdown during the third and fourth quarter of 2008, the real estate sector has shown some recovery in the first quarter of 2009 ending March 31. If trends of absorption for the period January-March 2009 are any indication,...
Posted on June 7, 2009How to Make Niche Real Estate Work for You
People like feeling special. If you specialize in an area that they identify with, they are more likely to pick you because at least they know you will be paying attention to their particular tastes/concerns/goals. For people who are passionate about...
Posted on June 6, 2009Maybe You Shouldn’t Take Advantage of the Down Market
A market like this one is ideal if you want to live in your home for a few years, at least, but it’s an awful time to invest in a home if you think you will be moving on and don’t want to risk renting the place. Unless it’s a luxury home, it’s got a...
Posted on June 12, 20098 Reasons To Buy a Home Now
Not only is this a refundable tax credit, but it's also a loan. This means that within two years buyers must begin paying it back at no more than $500 per year for 15 years. If the home is sold during that time, the amount is withdrawn from the...
Posted on October 26, 2009Canada Mortgage rates not likely to fall
Mortgage rates in Canada, which have plunged by almost 50 percent in the last year, aren’t likely to fall further, said Phil Soper, chief executive officer of Brookfield Real Estate Services Fund. Certainly with the Bank of Canada’s target rate...
Posted on June 5, 2009Yes, Fox Business, Realtors Really Do Deserve Their Commission
While the question elicited many angry comments by agents all over the country, one must realize that this is merely a reflection of the general attitude of the public towards Realtors® and brokers in general. Since real estate is such a large...
Posted on June 4, 2009Marketing Luxury Real Estate on your Website
Your website is your first means of showing off your services to luxury buyers. A website advertising an upscale product should be upscale itself. A simple layout, media support, generous amounts of information and clear contact information is going...
Posted on June 4, 2009Dear Sir or Madam,
This is your realtor writing to you to request a few trifling favors in order to sell your house. Please be advised that, although this are merely requests, it may behoove you to acquiesce to them, for the sake of your home’s future sale.
Posted on June 4, 2009The Importance of Unique Copy on Your Real Estate Website
People today have more access to knowledge than at any other time in history. They are suspicious of advertising and suffer from a surfeit of ads jumping up and down to get their attention. They have developed radar for copy that looks like an...
Posted on February 7, 2009Making the Best of a Buyers' Market
In some cases, this can amount to thousands of dollars worth of sales incentives such as free landscaping, appliances, television sets, hardwood floors, club memberships, trips to Hawaii, and even swimming pools. Seek out new developments with lots...
