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51). Renting Versus Buying A Home Renters are often in a quandary as to whether it makes sense to continue renting or buy a home. Buying a home makes more sense, particularly when taking a long-term view. Yes, even in the current hot real estate market. Renting – Advantages Renting can have a few advantages depending on the part of the country you live in.... 52). Montana Real Estate – Big Sky Country Montana is known as Big Sky Country for the wide-open spaces you can find there. Fortunately, Montana real estate is inexpensive enough to make it a good relocation spot. Montana Montana has some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. With towering mountain ranges, wide-open prairies and absolutely stunning n... 53). Connecticut Real Estate – Pleasant Northeastern Escape Connecticut is close to all the major attractions in the Northeast, but has much to offer on its own. If you’re looking for a little peace in the Northeast, Connecticut real estate is a good option. Connecticut With a colonial history, beach towns and little seaside villages, Connecticut is a classic Northeastern state. U... 54). Idaho Real Estate – A Better Quality of Life A mountainous state, Idaho has become a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiast. If you’re considering Idaho, here’s a primer on the state and Idaho real estate. Idaho For backpackers, river enthusiasts and rock climbers, Idaho is frequent destination. With a mountainous profile, the state is a haven for r... 55). Arizona Real Estate - A Good Buying Opportunity? If you're looking to move to a new state, Arizona real estate is definitely worth a look. Following is a primer of the state and the FSBO Arizona real estate market. Phoenix Phoenix is by far the largest city in Arizona and it is growing fast. The sixth largest city in the United States, Phoenix is the official and econom... 56). Michigan Real Estate – A Little of Everything With lakes, forest, farmland, college towns and big cities, Michigan has a little of everything. Fortunately, Michigan real estate prices are on the low end. Michigan Michigan is a state of great beauty if the outdoors is your thing. The state borders no less than four of the Great Lakes and has thousands of smaller lakes... 57). Buying A Home – What Is That Noise!?! You’ve found the perfect home, closed escrow and just finished moving in. As you happily fall asleep, all seems well in the world. An hour later, you bolt up in bed to an ear splitting sound. All is no longer well in the world. An Unholy Racket If you saw the movie “My Cousin Vinny”, you know what I’m talking about. For th... 58). Selling Your Home – What Can Go Wrong With Title and Lenders If you’re selling your home, there are going to be difficulties at some point in the transaction. Some problems can’t be fixed. It’s important to figure out whether yours are fixable or not. Then you can either fix them or move on and find another buyer. If it’s priced appropriately, there’s a buyer out there for virtually every property. 59). Nebraska Real Estate – The Cornhusker State When the state nickname is based on the beloved University of Nebraska college football team, you know all you need to. With inexpensive prices, you’ll have your pick of Nebraska real estate to watch the games. Nebraska To the surprise of many, Nebraska is a state with a history of significant personalities and events. Fi... 60). Home Buying – What Can You Afford? Okay, you’ve decided to buy a home and are trying to figure out what you can afford. Before you go home buying, you need to carefully consider what you can afford as far as a mortgage payment. Mortgage Payments The first step you should take in determining what you can afford is to talk to a mortgage lender. In fact, the b... 61). “Renting Back” After Your Home Is Sold Sometimes it’s helpful to sell your home before you really want to move. This often happens when you are having a new home built, but aren’t sure of the completion date. Is there any way you can sell your home so you’re sure of the funds available for the new purchase, but continue to live in your old home until construction of the new one is compl... 62). FSBO Open Houses - What If You Get An Offer? You've decided to sell your home yourself and decide to have an open house to show off the property. Potential buyers come and you get an offer. What now? Qualifying Buyers Your home is looking sharp and you've got the word out telling people about the open house. Now you need to be prepared to take action if a qualified ... 63). Alaska Real Estate – The Great Outdoors Alaska is the biggest state in the Union and tends to be a take it or leave it proposition for relocation. For those choosing Alaska, the real estate market is a solid investment. Alaska Known as “the great land”, Alaska seems like a harsh, remote wilderness and certainly nowhere anyone would want to live. These assumptio... 64). Three Party Closings In Real Estate One of the ways to make money in real estate is to move property as quickly as possible. Jumping from one home to another often leads to a double closing situation. Three Party Closings In Real Estate Traditional home sales involve two parties, a buyer and seller. You may, however, run into a situation where there are act... 65). Iowa Real Estate – Farmland, Corn and Family Living Iowa is definitely a farming state and corn is the dominant crop. Fortunately, Iowa real estate won’t take a large bite out of your bank account. Iowa Iowa is known for predominantly being a farming state and some people might view this as a bit boring. Such an assumption would be incorrect as Iowa has a lot to offer in o... 66). Sell A Home For Free When selling or buying a home, the realtor commissions can take a serious bite out of your profit. Here’s a primer on how to sell a home for free without commissions. Sell A Home For Free When many people think of a real estate sale, they immediately groan at the thought of dealing with real estate agents. More painful, f... 67). Preparing for an Appraisal - Plan For It A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Here’s how to plan for it. You have a contract to sell your home and now the appraiser is coming. The appraisal needs to come in at a good price in order for your buyer to get his loan. What should you do? The Appraiser Says Appraisers typically tell people ... 68). What To Ask When Looking At Potential Homes Buying a house can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. Here are some key questions to ask yourself and sellers before plopping down a down payment. What To Ask When Looking At Potential Homes Following is a list of general questions you should always ask when considering making a real estate purchase. Keep in ... 69). New Jersey Real Estate – The Garden State New Jersey is often miscast as a less than nice place to live, when the truth is the garden state motto is accurate. New Jersey real estate prices reflect Atlantic Ocean influences. New Jersey With the crooning of Bruce Springsteen, New Jersey has been depicted as a non-descript home of industry. Take a ride on the turnpi... 70). Real Estate Terms – From Condominiums to Deeds of Trust When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with “condominium.” 1) Condominium - A type of ownership in real property where all of the owners in a collection of properties jointly own everything except... 71). Timing Clauses Stop Sellers From Inciting Bidding Wars It is no secret that the current real estate market is hot, hot, hot. Sellers can receive multiple bids for their property on the same day. In the rush of the moment, your emotions can carry you into a bidding war. Using timing clauses can help avoid such a situation and protect you from buyer’s remorse. Timing Clauses – Drop Dead! 72). Real Estate Terms – From Home Inspections to Personal Property When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with “home inspection.” 1) Home Inspection – an inspection of the condition of a home. They are done item by item, from roof to foundation, and include lookin... 73). Condominiums – Disadvantages of Ownership Purchasing a new residence involves many issues and condos may be on your radar. Before you buy, keep in mind there are disadvantages to condominium ownership. Condominiums – Disadvantages Condominiums are simply a collection of units in a structure or structures. All property on the interior of the unit is yours with few... 74). Closing Costs When Buying A Home Closing costs are often the last thing a person thinks of when buying a home. While closing is the joyous moment the home becomes yours, the costs can be surprisingly aggravating. When you purchase a home, condo or other property, you will go through a period known as escrow. During escrow, various issues related to the property transf... 75). Is An Old Home for You? – The Pros If you prefer a home that is unique and has character, you probably are giving some thought to buying an older home. Before buying, it’s a good idea to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of owning the home. In this article, we cover the positive benefits I have realized by owning a home built in 1825. The Pros of An Old Home 76). North Dakota Real Estate – Wide Open Spaces and Wildlife North Dakota is truly the state of wide open spaces and wildlife. With a small population base, North Dakota real estate is extremely affordable. North Dakota Made famous, or perhaps infamous, by the Fargo movie, North Dakota is the state for you if you’re looking to get away from everything. The state seems to have far m... 77). Sell My House Without A Realtor If you’re thinking, "I should sell my house without a realtor," the current real estate market and explosion of the Internet will make your job easier. Sell My House Without A Realtor If you are looking to sell a house without a realtor, you are known as a "FSBO" seller. FSBO stands for the phrase “for sale by owner.” Alt... 78). How To Sell A Residence Without An Agent With a robust real estate market, selling a residence isn't particularly difficult. Here's a primer on how to sell your own house. How To Sell A Residence Without An Agent First and foremost, you need to educate yourself on how real estate transactions happen. There are online guides and plenty of books on the subject at ... 79). The Real Estate Market in Jacksonville, Florida Whether there is a real estate bubble and, if so, will it pop is a popular topic across the country. The real estate marketing in Jacksonville, Florida, however, is a major exception. The Real Estate Market in Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is located in the northeastern part of Florida and is just below the border wi... 80). Delaware Real Estate – Living on the Water A classic Atlantic state, Delaware is known for beaches and towns on the Atlantic Ocean. Delaware real estate prices aren’t bad and appreciation is excellent. Delaware Delaware is a state with a lot of coastline. When you think of wind swept beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, you’re thinking of Delaware. The beach areas come ... 81). Should I Buy This Home – Heating Issues When considering whether you should buy a home, heating issues are something you should take a close look at. This is particularly true with rising energy costs. Heating Issues As you inspect potential homes, heating issues should be foremost in your mind. While obvious issues will be apparent, there are less obvious thin... 82). Selling Your Home on Your Own – Examples of Problems and Solutions What can go wrong? About a gazillion things, but this is true if you’re working with a broker, too. A broker is probably more experienced than you, and may well have confronted and solved your problem on a previous home sale. If you can stay calm and think under stressful conditions, you can be your own problem solver without the need for a broker.... 83). Specific Performance Demands In Real Estate Transactions Every so often, real estate transactions can go bad. This often results in one party demanding the other specifically perform pursuant to the real estate contract. Specific Performance Demands In Real Estate Transactions Once a seller and buyer agree on a price for a property, a real estate contract is signed. The contrac... 84). The Real Estate Market in Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is known as a mecca of entertainment and gambling. Although not as hot as the weather, the real estate market is primed to take off again in this expanding city. The Real Estate Market in Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the biggest city in Nevada and really needs no introduction. With incredible casinos and enter... 85). Home Styles in Real Estate Ads – The Meaning Whether you’re buying or selling, reading real estate ads can be confusing. Here’s a primer on the styles mentioned in the ads. Home Styles What’s the difference between a Tudor and Colonial style? What about a Colonial and Dutch Colonial? Read on to find out. “Colonial,” “Georgian,” or “Federal” style... 86). Virginia Real Estate – Living in History Virginia has played a central role throughout the history of the United States. With reasonable prices, you can live in the middle of it with Virginia real estate. Virginia The historical significance of Virginia is simply unmatched in the United States. Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson resided in the stat... 87). Selling A Home – What Attachments Stay or Go? The home selling and buying process can be confusing. This is especially true when it is a FSBO (for sale by owner) operation. It’s even tougher when neither the seller nor the buyer is in the real estate business. This article sorts through what stays in the house or condo when it’s sold. Attachments – Literally! In most ... 88). Oregon Real Estate – Going Hip and Green Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is hip state that gets a lot of rain. This rain results in a beautiful green state, but doesn’t put a damper on the real estate market. Oregon From the stunning Crater Lake to Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon is a diverse state. The population ranges from hippies to the very cons... 89). Maine Real Estate – The Pine Tree State While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable. Maine Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the country. Travel inland and you will find pine tree forests everywhere. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the inland are... 90). Selling Your Home – Be Sure It Shows Well Whether you are selling a house, townhouse, condo or apartment, there are universal tips that will help it sell. Primary among those tips are making sure your home “shows well.” First impressions of a home go a long way to determining how quickly it will sell. Here are a few suggestions that will make your home show well. ... 91). Tennessee Real Estate – Music to the Ears Tennessee is the state of prairies, towering mountains and country music. Inexpensive Tennessee real estate will also put a jump in your step. Tennessee Tennessee is a state with a little bit of everything. Parts of the states are comprised of lush, rolling fields with horse farms and agricultural. In other sections, you ... 92). Coinciding Settlements Clauses - Moving Issues People who are selling their home in order to buy another frequently put a "coinciding settlements" clause into their contract offer on the new home. One reason for doing this is so they can move from one home to the other at the same time. Coinciding Moving Day? One reason people want coinciding settlements is so they can... 93). Reasons Not To Sell Your Home Yourself Selling your home yourself can save you thousands of dollars in commissions. However, that doesn’t mean you should necessarily do it for the following reasons: Just Suffered A Major Trauma People who have just gone through an event which changed their lives in a negative way are also apt to benefit from working with an ag... 94). Home Buying - Close and Move on Same Day? Closing on a home is an undeniably stressful experience. Trying to move on the same day you close just adds to the stress unless you prepare. Get Moving A very high percentage of people move on the day they complete the purchase of their new home. They've just come through an experience that can be very tense, yet they pit... 95). Is the Hot Real Estate Market Cooling Down? We’ve been living in the high flying world of a hot residential real estate market for the last three years. Is it slowing down? What does it mean for buyers and sellers if it is? Do buyers and sellers need to change their strategy? Is the Market Slowing? I live in Virginia in what is sometimes referred to as “the greater ... 96). Selling Your Home Yourself – Pricing It Appropriately When you’re selling your own property, whether it’s a house, townhouse, condo, apartment, a finished lot, raw land, a farm, a ranch, or whatever, the first thing to get right is the price you ask for it. If you work with a broker, the legwork is done for you. When you work as a FSBO (for sale by owner), you need to figure it out yourself. Let’s loo... 97). Oklahoma Real Estate – Cowboys and Indians Oklahoma is a state that conjures up images of cowboys, indians, college football and dirt track racing. If these subjects appeal to you, you’ll be happy to learn Oklahoma real estate prices are very low. Oklahoma Once known as the Indian Territory, Native Americans and their culture heavily influence Oklahoma. This give ... 98). Sell Old Home or Buy New Home First? Buyers who are “moving up” or “downsizing” often have a dilemma. They can’t decide whether to put their home on the market first, or contract to buy their new home first. If they put their home on the market, it might sell and then they might find it impossible to find what they want. Alternatively, if they find a home they’d love to ... 99). Should You NOT Sell Your Home as a FSBO? Selling your home yourself can save you thousands of dollars in commissions. However, that doesn’t mean you should necessarily do it for the following reasons: Demanding Work Selling your home yourself is demanding. What if you spend enormous amounts of time, energy, and concentration in your business or profession? What ... 100). Real Estate Terms – From Pre-Approval Letter to Townhouse When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with “Pre-Approval Letter.” 1) Pre-Approval Lender Letter – a writing from a lender stating that a potential buyer has approval to borrow a stated amount of m... Browse Pages: [1] 2 [3] [4]