http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Real estate is sold throughout the year but when spring and summer roll around, one begins to see yard sales going up as homeowners prepare their homes for sale. The following is a list of tips that are low in cost and usually require nothing more t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_184731_33.html 11th July 2007 With so many questions to consider when buying a home, a buyer can get muddled in the myriad of details involved. However, the following are five general pointers that a home buyer should examine about a home's physical features as you do your home... http://www.articlealley.com/article_180710_33.html 01st July 2007 Gone are the days when you stuck a yard sale sign in a home that was being prepared for sale, held an open house and printed out flyers as some of the major tools for marketing real estate property. As homes that are listed for sale populate the in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_173133_33.html 15th June 2007 Once a homeowner in foreclosure begins working with his lender, he or she will be asked for several financial documents in order to assess the homeowner's current situation, what was the cause of the default and what type of workout can be accomplis... http://www.articlealley.com/article_172005_33.html 08th June 2007 Remember the old saying "Image is everything."? In this day of internet shopping for homes-- 87% of buyers last year used the Internet to help find a home according to the National Association of Realtors-- any homeowner interested in selling their ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_170999_33.html 06th June 2007 In the past condominiums were not necessarily considered to be a good investment for a variety of reasons, however that image has since changed dramatically. With the high price of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses are becoming more ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_170032_33.html 05th June 2007 "Birds of a feather¡­ flock together" the old adage goes. Now a homeowner may ask what this saying has anything to do with hiring a realtor to list their property for sale. Like any other industry, real estate has associated businesses and or p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_167498_33.html 31st May 2007 If at any time the adage of ¡°Let the buyer beware¡± were applicable, it would certainly be when a homeowner is experiencing foreclosure. Distressed homeowners undergoing foreclosure are often approached by less than ethical business people (... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166961_33.html 30th May 2007 It should be obvious to most people that any homeowner who is undergoing foreclosure didn't want to be there! While most people can identify the root causes of foreclosure as financial hardships caused by loss of a job, accident, injury, chronic ill... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166259_33.html 30th May 2007 So you¡¯ve survived most of the escrow process with very little wear and tear, you are now in the final stages of escrow and the purchase of your house is soon to close. What exactly occurs during closing and what can you do to prepare? There ar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_136114_33.html 08th March 2007 So you have set aside enough funds for a down payment on a house and closing costs? And you are curious to know if there is ever a time when you shouldn¡¯t buy? Regardless of all the benefits of buying a home, it is still a major and life changi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135762_33.html 07th March 2007 Although it¡¯s contrary to what many consumers believe, homes sales occur year round; however, springtime is usually the time in the year when most sellers seriously contemplate placing their home on the market for sale and housing inventory tends... http://www.articlealley.com/article_132954_33.html 28th February 2007 So you have finally found the house you want, and now, you are ready to ¡°make an offer¡± or in other words sign a purchase contract. If you are a first-time buyer, you should keep the following points in mind and if you are a veteran buyer it ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_132497_33.html 27th February 2007 Most homebuyers are familiar with other types of insurance (auto, boat, life) but are not certain as to exactly what title insurance is when it comes to buying their home. In order to best protect himself or herself, a savvy homebuyer must insist th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131364_33.html 21st February 2007 No one wants to contract a case of buyer's remorse. You might not be familiar with the term but you might be with the emotion. You know, it¡¯s that nagging feeling you get after you make any major purchase that you've either paid too much or rece... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131032_33.html 20th February 2007 With the public perception of realtors and other players in the real estate industry suffering under all the negative media coverage, it may be difficult to believe that there are professional and ethical realtors in the marketplace. Rest assured ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_130522_33.html 19th February 2007 1) Pricing Your Property Too High Every seller wants to sell their home at the highest price. Ironically, many sellers often believe that listing their home at an excessively high price will bring in prospective buyers in droves. Actually, this m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129418_33.html 15th February 2007 You don¡¯t have to read several media sources to notice that there are two growing trends affecting the leasing and rental market. More and more renters are searching for their next apartment online as opposed to traditional methods and rental pr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_128938_33.html 15th February 2007 Each year many homeowners decide to maximize the profit on their home sales by selling it ¡°For Sale By Owner¡±. At first glance, this is the most tempting option to most homeowners especially in the current real estate market with its rapid app... http://www.articlealley.com/article_128505_33.html 12th February 2007 One of the best tax breaks that the United States Tax Code allows for is the deduction of mortgage interest and property taxes paid on one=s personal primary residence. Over 66% of Americans enjoy the benefits of this tax break. The purchase of a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_125417_33.html 01st February 2007 There are two new Bills that are sitting on Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk awaiting action that will certainly be beneficial to home buyers and homesellers. AB 1963(Leslie)Real Estate Brokers License and AB 2429 (Negrete McLeod)Real Estate Salesperson L... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104274_33.html 17th November 2006 The real estate market has seen dramatic change in the last three months. Year over year figures reflect that the number of sales had gone down by close to 30%, as reported by the California Association of Realtors and referenced in this column last week... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104115_33.html 17th November 2006 The normalization of the real estate market has brought with it the problems inherent within that market. The abnormal market that we have been experiencing over the last five years practically eliminated one of the most obvious ones, namely Foreclosures.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_100216_33.html 15th November 2006 Last week, I described the necessary steps that one should take when buying a home. Now, I will do the same for those who wish to sell their homes. First, you should make sure that you work with a real estate professional that will guide you through ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_83639_33.html 21st August 2006 You remember the old adage that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." For anyone interested in selling their home, this adage should be the first thing in their mind as they prepare their property for sale. With the help of a goo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33974_33.html 07th March 2006 Real estate investment opportunities vary widely as do the different classifications of property within the definition of real estate. One can invest in real estate in the form of residential, commercial, industrial, and rural just to name a few. Withi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32536_33.html 05th March 2006 Escrow is one of the last stages in the purchase or sale of a real property.When someone says that they are in escrow, it means that they have either accepted an offer on the sale of their property, or their offer to purchase has been accepted. The off... http://www.articlealley.com/article_25718_33.html 27th January 2006 Will My Children Be Able to Afford a Home? The achievement of homeownership for many has been a cornerstone of their financial stability. Many baby boomers have found themselves property "rich" as property values have continued... http://www.articlealley.com/article_23565_33.html 14th January 2006 Protect Your Identity One's FICO score is a very important determinant of the ability to finance the purchase or refinance of a home. The FICO score is determined by a formula developed by Experian and takes into account many d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_22747_19.html 06th January 2006 How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure The Great American Dream of homeownership is what many in our country diligently strive for. Homeownership brings many benefits, as well as responsibilities. Entrance into t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_21502_33.html 31st December 2005 How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure The Great American Dream of homeownership is what many in our country diligently strive for. 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