NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Washington policy makers and housing industry insiders hope a new tax credit for first-time home buyers will get the moribund housing market moving again.
Be a smart buyer, know your limit. It is so easy to get excited with the possibilities of owning a large home with many upgrades but don't let the shiny Kohler faucets trap you into a loan you cannot afford. Find a budget and stick to it.
The first thing I hear from every perspective client is that they dread the stress of buying a new home. Being prepared and organized will prevent 95% of the stress you will endure when engaging in a real estate transaction. Here are some simple steps to get your finances in order.
In a declining housing market, the value of a home sometimes falls below what is owed on it. When you can no longer pay the amount owed, you have several options.
You can try to hand over your deed to your first mortgage holder. But they might not accept it, since they'd still be on the hook for legal fees, taxes as well as your second mortgage, if you have one. Or.....
Section 502 loans are primarily used to help low income families or individuals purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to buy, repair or build a home in an designated rural area (there are several approved areas in Pierce County).
Hello, Thank you for visiting AgentBecca.com. I hope you find useful information and time saving tools while browsing my site. If there is anything that I can do to help you with any of your real estate needs, don't hesitate to call. My background in sales, marketing and database analysis have earned me a reputation as a top sales performer and excellent negotiator, which is the key to achieving all your goals whether you are buying a home or selling.
This isn't an easy task as a realtor and not all realtors are savvy with the "income approach" to value. I can help you find your dream home, rental property, land to build upon or the "turn key" ready home.
I work with several investors whose primary focus is to make fast short term gain or long term investments
Why do the rich get richer? Because they know a good deal when they see a "For Sale" sign in front of it. The current market is bringing out all the savvy investors who are buying low, renting and then selling when the market flips. You don't have to be Bill Gates to take advantage of this opportunity. Here are some great ways to get into some investnent properties...
Sometimes real estate investors get nasty little surprises at tax time. It happens when they discover they really weren't investors after all -- at least not in the eyes of the IRS.
Whether you're in a bone-dry market or a sizzling selling season, if you haven't received any offers on your home you're probably facing the question of whether to take it off the market.
I decided to start adding a market report to my site after being asked daily, "how is the market doing" I will post 3-4 newsletters a month so please subscribe to my RSS feed if you want to be notified of new material.
If you're planning to sell a home in 2008, it's time to start thinking about how to make that home stand out from the rest. But beware: Homeowners aren't able to recoup as many improvement costs as they did in recent years, according to a recent study by Remodeling Magazine.
Have you heard the term "Listing Agent:" or "Seller Agent" and wondered if there is a difference between "Buyer's Agent" and "Selling Agent"? All Realtors are licensed to do both. Some agents find that getting listings is more difficult than finding a home buyer so they stick to one side of the real estate transaction. Me, well, I do both. I figure this makes me the strongest agent that I can possibly be. I believe that you need be skilled as a listing agent and a buyer's agent in order to negotiated effectively on your client's behalf.
As your listing agent, here is a brief outline of what I will do on your behalf:
Okay, so you have heard the term "Buyer's Agent" but do you know what exactly you are getting when you "hire" a Buyer's Agent. Most Buyers’ Agents will ask you to sign a Buyer's Agent contract prior to showing you properties. This insures the agent that you will not waste their time by showing you homes and then you backing out. Some agents will even ask for you to pay them a commission even if you do not buy a house through them. I don't agree with this philosophy, call me crazy but I believe in the old fashioned trust of your word and a handshake.
As your Buyer's Agent, here is what my services include:
