So many homeowners have been looking for qualified buyers so that they can move on with their lives. In many cases, a new job is waiting somewhere, if only the owner can find a buyer for their home. In other cases, a seller just wants to be closer to their family. Yet neither of these cases will come to fruition unless a real offer is made that comes close to the terms that are needed. Enter the house exchange.It may be that the frustration of...more
Hang Seng Financial - A gauge of prices in the eight regional capitals rose over 6% in the third quarter from a year earlier, and 4.2% above the previous quarter, the Statistic Bureau said Monday. The rise takes the index 2.6% above its previous peak, recorded in the first quarter of 2008. The weighted-average index of home prices stood a record 134.4 at the end of the third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Hang Seng Financial had expected a 4.3%...more
Most people who have been caught in a waiting game, trying to sell their home so that they can buy another one, are fit to be tied. Some may have the luxury of not being pressed into moving. Others have urgent needs to sell their home. They have a job waiting for them in another city, or they need to move closer to their family. Still others may find that the neighborhood they live in no longer suits them. And all of these people have been waiting for a housing market that has been floundering to find its feet again.That is why so many of these people have turned to the house swap. They have discovered the buyer they were looking for, and all they had to do was find that one other person who was in the same situation as they were. So instead of waiting for an escrow that falls through, or a prospective buyer who just changes their mind at the last minute, they only have to meet the other party, find a reputable broker to set up the process, and wait for escrow to close.Of course, this is the way it used to work back in the good old days, before the housing bubble blew up. A buyer would make an offer, terms would be agreed on, financing would be set up, and the closing date would be...more
Today, many individuals are looking for the perfect investment opportunity in real estate. Investing properties can be very lucrative especially if you know how to wisely spend your finances and manage your projects properly. One of the hottest trends in real estate today is home rehabbing. Rehabbing a house and selling it later at a profitable...more
The first step to rehabbing a house is to buy an old property at a price below its market value. Then, you do some structural repairs and cosmetic works. Once the renovations are complete, you can sell the property that you have painstakingly restored to a livable condition. However, there is one problem. Nobody seems to be interested in buying the...more
Everybody seems to be looking for the perfect investment these days. While yes, the financial crises have caused a lot of industries to slow down, it has also given a lot of new opportunities for investment. For instance, home rehabbing has made a trend of its own in the real estate business. The global crises has resulted to a lot of properties facing foreclosure while yes, this event can be very unfortunate to people losing homes, it has also given a lot of business ideas to individuals who are willing to spend time and money by investing properties.A hot trend in real estate today is the concept of buy and hold. Investors take advantage of houses facing foreclosures. They look for properties sold at a good price. Then, they rehab houses, improve its condition and sell it later on at a much profitable amount. This trend has proven to be very lucrative. In fact, more and more individuals are encouraged to get into such venture and try their luck.In this article, we will share with you home rehabbing tips at minimal costs.Front doors When your potential buyers check your property, what do they see first? Your front door will play a huge role in closing the deal. First...more
With Mississauga real estate gaining momentum its very important to be smart when it comes to home-buying. A home is one of the most valuable assets you can posses; you want it to be one youre comfortable with inside and out. If youre looking for...more
If you are a new homebuyer, looking for your first home, you will want to take a good look at bank foreclosed houses. For many first-time homebuyers, bank foreclosed houses also known as Real Estate Owned (REO) properties are a good choice. This is...more
Government foreclosures are sold by the government. There are many reasons why the government will occasionally seize a private property or a piece of commercial real estate. Sometimes, this occurs because a property owner has not paid the property...more
Selling your home takes some planning and preparation, but it is not too daunting a task with the right professionals. A key point though is preparation of the house. This is especially true if you are selling an older home. Selling your Houston...more
Author: RamsWhen it comes to relocation, it is significant to avail the service of a moving trailer truck especially if you do not have your own car. In some situations such as relocating your office, transporting items, products, or even when making...more
If you are one of those people who are behind your mortgage repayment plan for a month or a couple of months, there is a big chance that you will be facing the mortgage company or your landlord very soon. They might take action to reclaim your...more