2016

Three Ways to Finance Your Bare Land Purchase

If you have been searching for just the right parcel of land to build your future home or cabin on, then it is important that you plan for how you will finance the purchase. While you can easily obtain a mortgage for an existing cabin or home, getting a loan for a land purchase is a much harder thing to accomplish because many lenders do not offer this type of financing.

Wondering If You Are Ready To Become A Homeowner? Answer These Questions To Find Out

Owning a home has long been considered part of the American dream and there are many benefits to doing so. But buying a home, especially if it is your very first real estate purchase, is a big decision that comes with serious responsibilities that must be considered. If you have been wondering whether you should stop renting and buy a home of your own but have doubts or fears, answering the following questions can help you determine which path is best for you at this point in time.

4 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent When Buying A Home

When it comes to home buying, it's always a good idea to hire a real estate agent, especially if this is your first time buying a home or you don't have the best experience with home buying. Here are four reasons hiring a real estate agent is extremely helpful in these situations: They Know Prices: Homes are not always priced at fair market value and your real estate agent will know if this is the case based on the neighborhood the home is listed in and how the home compares to other homes in the neighborhood as far as features and size.

3 Tips For Buying A Vacant Home

Buying a home that has been vacant for a considerable period of time can be a risk, but it could be one worth taking. Owners and mortgage lenders who are anxious to sell the homes often lower the purchase prices to bargain rates. If you are considering buying a vacant home, here are some tips to ensure it is worth the price.   Turn on the Utilities In an effort to save money, some owners and lenders turn off the utilities to vacant homes.

Five Main Duties Of Property Managers (In Case You Were Wondering)

If you are combing through the classifieds looking for a new line of work and come across an ad for a property manager, you might be wondering what this line of work entails. It seems as though it might be mostly rental property maintenance, while at other times it seems to be mostly office work. To satisfy your curiosity, or answer questions you have about this career, here are five main duties of property managers.

Save The Memories - Tips For Recovering Irreplaceable Personal Items After A Flood

It takes a lifetime to accumulate the gifts, family heirlooms, and photos that make a house into home, and after a flood, they can all be wiped out in the blink of an eye. You may believe that your life's memories are all gone forever, but there is hope. Whether you have experienced a catastrophic flood that has left the structure of your house damaged or are just starting to look into water damage restoration, rescuing your personal effects and irreplaceable memories can be accomplished by following these critical tips.

Don't Go It Alone: What To Know About For Sale By Owner

For those putting their home on the market, you have a decision to make when it comes to selling and marketing it. Traditionally, people entrusted local real estate agents for this important and sometimes confusing task. A new trend of people taking the job into their own hands has slowly been gaining popularity, however, and it is easy to see why it at least appears to be a good idea. You may think that no one else knows your home the way you do or that you'll save a ton of commission fees, but read on to learn why those could be false perceptions.

4 Benefits Of Living In A Retirement Community

If you're in your later years of life, you may want to consider living in a retirement community. Being able to live among others that are close to your age may offer several benefits for you. It's ideal to feel comfortable in your neighborhood to help you have the highest possible quality of life. Being aware of some of the benefits of residing in a retirement community may be helpful to you.

Things To Remove From Your Home Before An Open House

When you've listed your home for sale, it's an exciting and nerve-wracking time as your first open house approaches. This opportunity for people to extensively tour through your home will hopefully make someone fall in love with what they see — and result in a purchase offer presented to your real estate agent in the near future. In the days leading up to your open house, it's a good idea to not only give your home a thorough cleaning, but also remove a handful of items that won't be helpful during the open house.

Real Estate Title Services Involving Partnerships

When you want to partner with another entrepreneur to purchase and occupy the same office building, how does that work? Real estate title services involving partnerships add a new dimension to the property purchasing contract and a special set of requirements. If you are thinking about partnering with someone else to buy an office building, occupy it jointly, and operate your businesses separately, here is what you need to know and consider.