May 29th, 2010 B. Slade
Now that you have acquired that new home for you and your family, the next big step is moving into that new home. Simple as it may sound, the moving part may be stressful if you are not fully prepared and in control of the situation.
Here are some simple tips to help eliminate the stress usually associated with the moving process and make you look forward to a comfortable and satisfying first night in your new home.
1. Inventory is the key.
2. Take only what is necessary, this is a good time to clean up.
3. Get professional movers who can take care of your belongings and get it there in time and in good condition.
4. Get an insurance based on your inventory to protect your valuables.
5. The moving company may pack your things for you but in case you decide to do the packing yourself, use sturdy boxes and bubble wrap if necessary.
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April 24th, 2010 B. Slade
How to buy a new house would depend primarily on the existing real estate laws and regulations in your location. However, there are some real estate constants that are not affected by these laws and regulations which will help you to purchase your dream house easier. This guide will give you a bit more confidence in your step towards buying your new house:
1. Keep your finances in order
2. Familiarize yourself with the mortgage industry
3. Secure a pre-approved mortgage
4. Determine specific needs and wants
5. contact a real estate agent
6. Search for your ideal property
7. Look into pre-offer tasks
8. Give your offer
9. Get the services of a home inspector
10. Stay on top of the transaction
11. Close the deal
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March 22nd, 2010 B. Slade
The price of real estate is slowly increasing and it is becoming unaffordable for most middle income families. Buying that dream property is still not a reality for most of them because of this reason. One step that you can make in making that dream a reality is relocating to a smaller town where the cost of living is relatively lower but still allows you to capture that dream of building your own home in a decent community.
This may even open new avenues of income and boost your finances to a point where it will allow you to develop your real estate and invest more in it. There are great differences in costs of living depending on your location and usually the difference can translate into savings for you and your family which will allow you to build a firmer foundation and spend more on your real estate investment.
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July 11th, 2009 B. Slade
People have been waiting for a sign of recovery so they could sell their homes and with all the waiting comes a lot of false hope. This time round, industry experts are seeing that home prices have stabilized to their lowest levels, rising ever so slightly enough to get people selling. They are still quite low for not much improvement has been seen in the industry as a whole but they have improved a lot compared to the price drops they have seen during the developing recession. People have also been taking notice of the low mortgage rates, taking advantage, they refinance their mortgages in hopes of staving off foreclosure but be forewarned that the new predictions for the end of this crisis are placing it at 2012, a long way off so be sure you keep updated with current economic data to make wise decisions on your real estate.
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June 11th, 2009 B. Slade
Tis’ the time when fraudsters take advantage of people who are capable of spending, using the identity of others to leach out as much cash they can before abandoning talks resulting in a case of fraud that seems to be on the rise as people get more and more desperate for more cash. Jobs are being lost and the very people who have lost jobs in the housing market who know the system yet have not been able to ride the storm through are turning into crooks. The FBI has already caught and persecuted many of them yet for every one caught, several others get away and people are reeling from their activities who end up not knowing who to trust anymore. Caution is advised when engaging in shady deals for if they sound too good to be true, they probably are.
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May 9th, 2009 B. Slade
Green power is growing trend being sen on many fronts of the economy, from small homes to bigger companies who are opting to take advantage of the perks being given by the government for such who adopt them early. This is in support of the new Green Revolution which is aimed to lower our dependence on oil and reduce the pollution that comes from its use. From solar power, heat and wind turbines, they all promise free and clean energy for the home and business as we strive to make the earth last a bit longer for our children and many more generations. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 13th, 2008 B. Slade
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Many Agents today are working longer hours to keep on the treadmill of life. They are delaying, or scrapping, long-range focus in the marketing and prospecting business system arenas. They often are neglecting their time investments for their health, families, and self-development areas of their life. They are spending a tremendous amount of time working on their business. They are truly an employee of their real estate business, rather than the owner, CEO, and visionary of their multi-million dollar sales company. If we are to continue to learn and grow, we need to be continual learners. We must become master-students of ourselves. We need to study our strengths and weaknesses. We must clarify our desires and passion for our life. Then create the plan to seize opportunities. The true key to success is through action and implementation. Think about where you are going and if you are fully equipped to get there. Do you have the tools ready to put into action? If you don’t have the tools of implementation, but you do have the desire for improvement and success, you are a candidate for a coach. Don’t sit back on your past success. Grab for the brass ring.
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March 25th, 2008 B. Slade
Most people think that all real estate agents are the same and list their property with the first agent that comes along. To find out which realtor you should entrust your property to, start by asking for recommendations and compile a list of names you’d like to contact. Get an agent who has had experiences selling a property similar to yours and who is active in your community. Your ideal agent should have an excellent selling record and not merely a listing record. Also inspect the average time a house gets sold from the moment of listing. Don’t assume that the shorter time on the market is better – this could mean that the agent sells the home quickly at lowball prices. You want an agent who sells close to your asking price and who is effective and quick at helping their clients determine the right price.
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March 20th, 2008 B. Slade
When looking for a real estate agent who will help you sell your house, make sure that he or she knows the community very well. That way, your realtor can give you an approximate price of what people are willing to pay for the property you want. He or she should also be able to inform you about the competition and how this will affect the sale. Also, remember that a realtor cannot raise the asking price; buyers can easily do research on the internet and find out if the price you’re asking is too high. Your realtor should inspect your pricing strategy and inform you if it is accurate. Finally, he or she should let you know if the location and condition of your property is unattractive to buyers and will cause problems during the sale.
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March 15th, 2008 B. Slade
If you don’t know anything about investing in real estate and interest rates, here’s a good tip to start with: the higher the interest rate, the more expensive it will be. A mortgage with high interest rates means that you need to pay more of the money you borrowed. Your affordability will increase if you choose an adjustable rate mortgage, but there is still a wide variety of price ranges you can choose from, depending on your lender. Should you decide to lock in on a particular interest rate, complete your loan application and send it to your lender as soon as possible. You need to do this so your commitment does not run out before your loan gets approved. Make follow-ups and be sure that the lender gets all the documents necessary. Finally, try not to miss out on any good deals. Higher interest rates are more difficult to pay off, but waiting for low interest rates is not a smart move to make, either.
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