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Branded Email in the Real Estate Industry


Branded Email in the Real Estate IndustryYou're in the real estate industry, and that means you've got a brand. Chances are, you've spent quite a bit of money to build that brand, whether it's through franchising fees, marketing, websites, business cards, other print materials, advertising, yard signs, and/or through other means.

Not Everyone is Buying or Selling, Some are Doing Both


As if one real estate transaction is not hectic enough? many of us end up needing to sell one place in order to move up to the next? this is the "real estate catch 22". Do we buy first?? Do we sell first?? If we are fortunate, these events occur at the same time, but that is not always the case.

Expense List for Buying a Home


There are many expenses that come with buying a home. The following list is a good example of what to expect:Down payment - A minimum of 20% of the home's purchase price is usually required for the best loan terms and to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (see below), but it's entirely possible to buy a house with a smaller down payment.

The UK has Gone Property TV Show Crazy!


The UK has gone property TV crazy. There are now shows about developing, buying, doing up and selling your home on every channel nearly every day.

Inspecting Your New Home - 17 Areas You Must Inspect Before Taking Possession


Congratulations! You've made your decision; you've chosen your new home and your builder. So what needs to happen next? Once you have a firm contract and you have selected the features that will go into your new home, it is time for the builder to turn your dream into reality.

5 Secrets for Surviving a Real Estate Market Downturn


History repeatedly serves to show us that the real estate market is cyclical. It has boom times and stagnant times, occasionally it suffers a crash but real estate never becomes worthless, therefore if the experts are right and we're about to suffer a slow to stagnant period in the real estate market, all is not lost!There are 5 fundamental secrets that real estate investors like to keep close to their chest and they are the secrets that enable them to survive and even profit during a bear market.

An Ideal Way to Purchase Your New Home without Strict Banking Regulations


You've searched high and low around town looking for that special home for you and your family. Everyone agrees that "this is the one"! Your down payment for the home is large enough, but you know your credit is terrible, or worse, practically non-existent.

Why Real Estate?


Five months ago I was faced with a decision to keep doing the same thing that I loved or go and try something different and change my life for the better. Well would you like to know what happened?Maybe next time.

RESPA: The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act


The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services.

Do I Need A Real Estate Survey?


Getting a survey before you close on any real estate is very important.Some people actually buy real estate without having a survey done.

Realtors Brainstorm For Business


Even though rates are down opening up the market for even the otherwise unqualified buyers, realtors are desperately brainstorming to keep their professional status above in the real estate field.People are learning how to sell their own real estate.

Saving for a Home


So you want to buy a home? This is a big step for anyone, and there are many factors to consider, not the least of these is how to get the money for a home. Sure there are loans available for home purchase, but you must have cash on hand to cover expenses such as fees and closing costs that might not be able to be covered by a loan.

Do I Have To Buy Real Estate Through An Agent?


Sometimes when we are very busy professionals and very rich it might be convenient to let an agent do the groundwork for us. Letting them make appointments, drive to the property, roam through house after house sizing them up until they find a few great homes that might be just perfect for us.

Hiring A Contractor - 10 Mistakes To Avoid


A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it.

How To Sell Your Home FSBO


You decide to sell your home and believe you can handle the selling process. Good for You!Of course you're a little nervous and that's normal.

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