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...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 region of the country. They rose by 6.6 percent last month in the Northeast, 8.4 percent in the Midwest,...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 in haste and lose focus. That is why it is important that we try concentrate, have a plan, and follow this plan. To better help you with your first rehab, here are a few tips you might find useful.Hire a professional home inspector. Unless you are a licensed home inspector, its better to hire a professional for your first project. A home inspector is a preventive measure against unexpected repairs and expenses. He will be able to give you a clearer view of the house and its state and give you opinion on whether it will take a fortune to rehab that property. He can save you from rehabbing a home that will require you to make major repairs that are actually not that obvious to the common eye. An example of these is the movement of a houses foundation. Whats a few hundred dollars for the inspector if thats what it takes to avoid buying a bad...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...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 and make additions or alterations to the house some essential and others fancy. Many borrowed to...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, regardless of property type, price, or neighborhood. All homes listed by Laguna Beach agents are automatically added to the MLS, unless they are specifically kept off the list, and often include a description of the home and a set of photographs.The Laguna Beach MLS benefits home buyers and sellers alike; however, the full MLS listing can only be accessed by real estate agents. That's why it's highly recommended to hire one before starting a home search. Below are some of the ways the Laguna Beach MLS can help you find the perfect home.A wider selectionBefore the MLS, one would have to drive around the neighborhood and call up the company whose name appears on the "For Sale" sign. With the Laguna Beach MLS, all the homes, regardless of the agent or broker, can be viewed at once and narrowed down to suit the buyer's options.More informationMLS listings usually contain all the vital information on the home, such as size, price, location,...more
Know Your Options When Selling Your Home FAST!I am writing this today because most people simply do not know their options when it comes to selling their property. Typically sellers fall into two categories:The List and Wait SellersSellers who...more
Picture yourself in this scenario: Youve heard from a friend that if you fix and flip houses today, you can easily build a fortune. So, you decide to watch the reality TV show he recommended. Now you think it really is easy. You decide to try...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
Author: Daniel Mc GreyRehabbing houses is among the hottest trends in real estate today. In fact, many individuals have given up their regular jobs so they can focus on rehabbing houses alone. Given this, many people are wondering if this trend is...more