Playing under crystal clear waterfall studded with palm trees all around or basking in white sandy beaches sounds great vacation option, but for a vacationer the best part is, owning a second home while being away from home. Mayan Riviera Vacations at Puerto Aventuras makes all these possible, without being too heavy on your pockets by introducing a new concept known as Fractional Vacation Ownership.The Concept of Fractional Vacation Ownership is...more
Craigslist is an Internet phenomenon that brings millions of people to its local pages to peruse the latest deals.For the enterprising home seller, listing their home on Craigslist may mean that they get more potential buyers looking at the property.It certainly doesnt hurt, but sellers beware, Craigslist isnt a miracle working home selling device.Without the aid of a professional agent, your home may just join the rest of the discarded...more
While winter months are not traditionally the time for buyers to be knocking down your door with an offer, it is still a good time to sell, if you have the right tools and techniques.Creating a welcoming sight on a cold day is paramount. From a safe (snow-free) walkway to a wreath on your front door, winter curb appeal has many facets most of them warm and cozy.Here are a few more ideas to get the offers coming in:* Make sure the trees and bushes in both your front and back yards are trimmed, with all leaves raked and gone. * Sprinkle sand on the sidewalk to prevent realtors and buyers from slipping. * If the weather is rainy, have a cheery Welcome mat at the front door, and a container for wet umbrellas. * Wash your windows - shows pride in ownership.* Keep the blinds open to let as much light in as possible. * Turn the heat on to a comfortable level. If you have a gas fireplace, turn it on as well to create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.* It's a tried and true suggestion bake something the day of the showing for a homey aroma. Chocolate chip cookies are #1, or fresh bread.* Use your good china and silver to set the dining room table, as if welcoming guests. * Keep your...more
Foreclosure news in several states indicates that the prices of foreclosed homes continue to decline in spite of improvements in the economic situation in some states. It is advisable for home buyers, especially the real estate investors, to delay their decisions to acquire their targeted properties somewhat to get the lowest possible price. At...more
Selling your house can be a load of hassle. It can be very difficult to find a good deal and youll have to pay high prices in order to high local estate agents who will be able to help you find a good deal. Even after finding a good buyer, there are still a lot of things that need to be doing when selling your house. You should consider checking...more
When it comes to creepy occurrences and things that go bump in the night, surprisingly Alberta has more than its share. While some are frightened by such tales and would never even consider buying a home near a haunted house, others are drawn to them. Whether you're looking to avoid, or seek them out, here are some of the haunted buildings in this seemingly innocent province. Banff Springs Hotel: Probably the most famous haunted establishment in the province, its chilling history began when a young bride was making her way down the spiral staircase when her gown was set on fire by the candles on either side of the staircase. In a moment of panic, she tripped and fell down the winding stairs, eventually breaking her neck. Since then employees have reported noises coming from the vacant bridal suite, or most tragic of all the willowy figure of a woman in a long dress coming down the stairs until it catches on fire and disappears - almost as though she is reliving her tragic fate over and over again. Apparently the scorch marks remain on the marble staircase to this day. In addition to the tale of the wandering bride, rumor has it that a family was killed in room 873 at the hotel. The...more
Whether the real estate market is hot, cold or some lukewarm level in between, it is a good idea to pay for an appraisal before you put your home on the market. This process may even be a wake-up call. Is your house worth what you expected? Will you...more
Many older PEI homes do not have finished basements. Older homes in PEI tend to have been built on stone foundations. Before it was common to pour cement foundations, the island builders would create a basement or crawl space from stone blocks. In...more
Cheap foreclosed homes in Fort Carson, Colorado may soon have new owners. In 2005, the U.S. Army announced that members of the 4th Infantry Division would be relocated from Fort Hood in Texas to Fort Carson. This would mean about 6,500 additional...more
One of the fastest ways of selling your house is using internet estate agents. This is the process of putting your house up for sale on the internet. This process will save you time and money but there are a few things that you should think about...more
Selling your house can be difficult. The process can be made much easier using one of the internet estate agents available on many websites. These agents offer cheap fees to help you sell your property for sale on their website. This is one of the...more
If you haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of the First Time Homebuyer's credit and you are serviceman or woman, you a new tax credit currently being considered in Congress may bring some good news your way. According to reports, Congress...more