Successful investors say that rehabbing a home today is rewarding. You can either believe them or ask yourself forever how they earned their fortunes. Truth be told, rehabbing a home today can really be fulfilling in many ways.A recent survey said that financial security was the top concern of Americans. Another survey said that it is also the leading cause of stress for Americans. That is understandable as the surveys were conducted amid the...more
One of the advices that you probably heard when you started out your rehabbing business is to hire contractors when doing the renovations on a property. This is a good suggestion that you should take because it can save you from a lot of trouble in the future.According to seasoned rehabbers, one of the costly mistakes that most of their new colleagues commit is to think that they can do the rehab work on their own. However, they believe that this...more
Author: Vikram kuamrThe time has come for you to sell your home and you now face one of the toughest jobs that you will ever have to deal with. Finding someone who wants to buy your home is probably one of the top ten most unrewarding tasks that you will ever be faced with. It is not as simple as placing an ad in the paper or finding a real estate company to help you. Selling your home is a major step that has to be done right. Once you have chosen a real estate agent to help you, they will often have to find the best places to list the property. Some online companies will allow you to list the home the same place they have free listings for real estate agents. What usually happens, is that the site will let you list the property without charge as long as you link your primary website back to the one where they have free listings for real estate agents. This allows both parties to get something from the deal. You get access to a vast audience of potential buyers and they will get hits from people that may be able to take advantage of the free listings for real estate agents they have posted. Take advantage of a global market of people who are looking for a home when you use...more
If you are asking yourself How can I sell my home without upfront costs? then you are one of many people who are in exactly the same position due to the recession. In recent years there have been many new companies that have set up as property buyers geared towards people being able to sell their house quickly. Not every company that promises you...more
Author: Peter JordanOne of the main influences in the decision of buying a home is the presentation. As with the rest of the world, real estate sales are often based on first appearances. While price and location can certainly drive sales, the emotional – and immediate --impact of how a property is “dressed” cannot be underestimated. Consider...more
If you have ever been involved in the construction or sale of homes in the past few years, you may have heard about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. This voluntary Green Building Rating System promotes the global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices. It is used widely in both commercial and high-end residential construction.But in recent months, the use of LEED criteria has been increasing at all levels of development as contractors pursue the reputation of being an environmentally conscious corporation. In 2008, the LEED for Homes (LEED-H) rating system was introduced, creating homes that are energy efficient, as well as being more durable. By using less water and natural resources, these homes actually help the owners save money. When builders adhere to using products approved for the Indoor Environment Quality standard, an important factor in LEED certification, homeowners receive significant health benefits. When contractors use low or non-VOC paints and adhesives, install laminate flooring instead of carpet, and incorporate an effective air exchange or ventilation system all requirements in LEED construction and...more
The phrase, location, location, location has become a clich in the real estate industry, but that is only because it is true. No one wants to live in Cracksville.However, many people who are looking for a home have the choice of many neighbourhoods...more
Buying a home becomes one of those greatest decisions that we have to make in life and for this it is essential that we make the very best out of the possibilities. A property manager will also help you determine the ideal place where you would like...more
Practical guidance will tell you how some neat search on the real estate front can help you get the home of your dreams. Home deals in real estate firms across the country reveal how you can spot the perfect deal that suits you. Investors and...more
Rehabbing houses can be easy or difficult, depending on how you view it. One things for sure though: it is rewarding for those who do it right. So to be able to join the legion of rich people spawned by real estate investing, here are some of the...more
One of the most popular ways to invest in real estate is by rehabbing houses. Renovating fixer upper homes has captured the interests of many people because it offers a fun and interesting way to make a living. In addition, it allows them to spend...more
Author: Mark FerrerAll of us need to think about our retirement plans not necessarily today but sometime in the future. For some this could be anything from planning a vacation or buying an investment property. The latter is probably the most popular...more