Today, many individuals are seeking to tap into the money-making opportunities being provided by the real estate business. Investing in real estate is great way to rake in huge profits, no matter what the current economic condition is. And one of the best methods to invest in real estate is by rehabbing a house.In the real estate business, the term rehabbing mainly applies to the purchase, renovation, and sale of an old property for profit. Most...more
Many people would not believe that rehabbing houses is a high-paying job. They think that there is nothing rewarding with fixing dilapidated homes, nothing glamorous. All they see is a rehabber doing odd jobs to a home in disrepair to sell that property. But heres the truth: rehabbing houses indeed is an excellent source of income, especially today, while the market is still recovering from the recession.Also known as fix and flip, this business...more
If you've even remotely considered purchasing a Los Angeles home and receiving the $8,000 Home-Buyer Tax Credit, you may want to start looking for a home immediately. The Los Angeles real estate market inventory of homes has been dropping steadily, down 57% since last year (according to Los Angeles MLS data). What this means is there is more home buying competition out there and a higher rate of real estate home bidding going on, due to a lower inventory of homes on the market. If you wait until the end of the tax-credit timeframe period, like a lot of other home buyers, the competition for desirable homes will heighten considerably. Imagine the competition in April, when your sales contract must be signed. There may be a frenzy of bidding activity on the desirably priced homes that you like. The home that you have fallen in love with hmay been snatched up and the other homes hard to obtain. If you wait until the March/April timeframe, it may be wise to select a large selection of homes to bid on, as there certainly will be considerably more competition at that time. The real estate season is also starting to heat up at that time, and along with the tax credit deadline of...more
The real estate recovery continues to roll along with a big 7.4 percent jump in home resales last month, according to the National Association of Realtors.The current sales pace is 44 percent higher than it was the year before, including detached single family homes, townhouses, condos and cooperatives.Equally important: Sales are up in every...more
We tend to get over excited on new things. We want to drive a new sedan for a whole day immediately after we bought it; use a personal computer for hours after we get out of the box; always look at the time in a new wristwatch. The same thing happens when we are rehabbing a home for the first time.When too much excitement sets in, we tend to think...more
With the increasing competition in the Philippine real estate market during the recent years, getting your real estate sold at the best possible price during the shortest possible time can prove to be quite a challenging task. This task can be made possible with the help of Umbrella real estate. As a real estate website that has been known to challenge traditions in every aspect of the Philippine real estate industry, Umbrellaonline.com takes pride in selling your Philippine real estate at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. Before you sell your Philippine real estate, knowing the worth of your Philippine real estate will help speed up the selling process. Some of the strategies that Umbrella real estate provides to help sell your home faster are the high rates of inquiries, accurate property evaluation, comprehensive marketing, online marketing, professional photography, and state of the art equipment.Since Umbrella real estate is now one of the Philippines' most recognizable brands, hundreds of buyers are constantly visiting their website every month. By letting Umbrella real estate help you in selling your Philippine real estate, you will be able to attract...more
Quick cash often becomes a necessity but selling the house is getting to be more difficult as equity is vanishing and banks are restricting lending. It is causing worry to all.During the boom years millions borrowed against their properties to repair...more
What is the MLS and How Can It Help Laguna Beach Home Buyers?The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is often the first resource for buyers and realtors looking for Laguna Beach homes. It provides the most comprehensive listing of homes for sale,...more
To fix and flip properties, you will need a considerable amount of money to get started. Because you have to ensure that the house can easily attract the attention of a prospective buyer, you will need to shell out cash for the repairs and...more
Every individual in this planet wants to have their what they called "own home". If you are about to build a new home of yours, the chances you're focused on how do you want the overall look of the house, what features you need and the safety...more
So you've found your dream home in Laguna Beach, and you're all ready to call the seller and make your offer. But as many buyers often find, there's more to home prices than just the price tag - and often, how good a deal you get depends on how well...more
If you are in the real estate business, you may feel as though things are currently beyond your control. Do you worry about the state of the industry and what might be going on? Are you nervous about your ability to stay on top of things? Now more...more