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Finding Structural Problems During Escrow - Upscale Home Example


When buying and selling homes, the property purchase is often subject to a satisfactory home inspection being done. Now and then, a home inspection uncovers severe structural problems.

FSBO: For Sale By Owners Chapter One


She reached the phone on its second ring. "This is Tami!" She confidently answered.

FSBO: For Sale By Owners Chapter Two


Sheriff's Deputy Ted Rasmussen was thinking about Carrie-his pregnant waitress problem-when he sighted the traffic disruption meandering near the yellow line on Bay Street. A Bremerton merchant had called the Sheriff's emergency number reporting a wet morning commuter mess.

FSBO: For Sale By Owners Chapter IV [part 1]


Like a monarch, Red Haring reigned in the deep leather seat of his KenWorth cab-with its king-size sleeper. The 400 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine droned apathetically as Red downshifted for the parking lot to his favorite Boise, Idaho roadside diner.

Homes For Sell By Owner - FSBOs and Buyer Brokers


You're selling your home as a FSBO (for sale by owner) and you get annoyed when real estate brokers call you, right? That's a reasonable response when you're doing all the work to market your property to save thousands of dollars in broker commissions. However, when a "buyer broker" calls, you might want to listen.

For Sale By Owner - Use This Tip To Sell Your Home Quicker and At a Better Price


Your house is for sale by owner (fsbo), Along with columns of countless other FSBO's in the Sunday paper. This one little trick will enable you to have your Ad Noticed by more potential buyers.

Your Home Equity Can Work for You


"Use your home's equity to pay off your debt. It's easy and simple, no closing costs!" Every time I turn on the television, commercials bombard me telling me to take out a home equity line of credit.

7 Different Ways Anyone Can Become a Real Estate Investor


Being a real estate investor is not really that hard, Sometimes you do not need any money down. Other times you do not need any of your own money down.

Housing Bubbles and You


Are we in a housing bubble? To answer that question first we need to understand what a housing bubble actually is. A housing bubble is what happens when the there is a significant rise in the market that is mostly due to the expectation that the prices will continue to rise.

The Echo Boomers - The Next Big Consumers


The Echo Boomers or Generation Y currently make up about one third of the US Population. Many of the Echo Boomers are starting to reach an age where they want and need things like, Houses, Cars, Insurance.

Choosing Your REALTOR ®


With so many realtors competing for your business, how do you know which one to choose? Here are a few things to consider when choosing a realtor.The most important decision you will make in the sale of your home is the Realtor you choose.

11 Different Ways to Participate in The New Millennium Real State Boom


Many parts of the country are going through a real estate boom. In recent reports real estate is showing double digit growth in many parts of the country.

Finding, Fixing, Financing, and Flipping - The Short Course


Most people get involved in Real Estate investing to make money.Pretty self-evident - or, is it?What would you say if I told you that everything you have been taught about Real Estate investing and making money "rehabbing" your real estate investments is wrong?Well, at least, much of it!Let's take a look at something that all too many people don't think about in their real estate investing - something that seems to be a secret formula to bringing in the most cash from your real estate investments.

Selling Your Own Home - Pet Issues


If you are selling you own home, you need to consider the effect of pets. People who are working with a real estate broker are sure to get coached about the potential negative effect of pets.

Selling Your House - $100,000 Pets


Is your pet worth $100,000? It may be if you don't make accommodations for it when selling your home.A Hundred Thousand Dollar Pet?A house I'd seen with a potential buyer in an attractive neighborhood built around two lakes sold for $100,000 less than was typical for the neighborhood.

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Existing-Home Sales Slip in March
(April 22) Existing-home sales edged down in March, remaining within a narrow range of sales activity that has persisted since last September.
NAR Commends Preston's Nomination as HUD Secretary
Read a statement by President Richard F. Gaylord on today?s nomination of Steve Preston for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NAR, Industry Partners Agree on Syndication Standard
(April 11) NAR and other members of the Real Estate Standards Organization unanimously approved a draft standardized data format for distributing real estate listing information.
Existing-Home Sales to Stabilize Before Upturn in Second Half
(April 8) Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably in the second half of 2008.
Treasury "BluePrint" Causes Financial Concern, Controversy, Says NAR
(April 3) In a letter, NAR told the Secretary of the Treasury it opposes the ?Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure.?
Health Care Needs Reform, Say REALTORS®
(April 2) NAR supports the Small Business Health Options Program introduced in the Senate today but says the health care market for small businesses and independent contractors must be reformed.
REALTORS® Continue to Support Fair Housing
(April 1) Four decades after passage of the Fair Housing Act, REALTORS® continue to advocate for all Americans' right to pursue homeownership without discrimination.
Second-Home Sales One-Third of '07 Transactions
(March 28) Combined vacation- and investment-home sales declined in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of existing- and new-home sales ? close to historic norms.
Westwood One Radio Interviews NAR Chief Economist

(March 28) Nationally syndicated radio host Jim Bohannon interviews NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun about the real estate market.


Existing-Home Sales Rise in February
(March 24) Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain fairly stable. Read the press release or watch the press conference video (requires Windows Media Player).
NAR Chief Economist Named a Top Forecaster
(March 17) NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is fifth on USA Today's list of the top 10 economic forecasters. Yun is responsible for NAR?s real estate statistics and economic forecasting.
Fundamentals Holding in Commercial Real Estate
(March 12) Commercial real estate market fundamentals are fairly stable, although investment is waning following a record year in 2007.
REALTORS® Urge Increased National Loan Limit
(March 6) NAR called on the Senate to enact reform legislation for the nation?s (GSEs) that will protect the U.S. housing finance system.
Flat Existing-Home Sales Likely Before Gradual Recovery
(March 6) The volume of existing-home sales is expected to hold steady through late spring, with a gradual recovery in the second half of the year.
Minority Homeownership Champions Encouraged to Apply for HOPE Awards
(March 5) Applications are being accepted for HOPE Awards honoring those who increase minority homeownership and expand affordable housing opportunities.
REALTORS® Support Housing Affordability for Veterans
(Feb. 28) NAR testified today that the Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program should continue to help veterans achieve the dream of homeownership.
Good Neighbor Awards Opens Call For Entries
(Feb. 26) Nominations are open for the REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards to REALTORS® who help make their communities better places to live.
REALTORS® Hope to Improve Minority Homeownership
(Feb. 25) NAR has answered the call of the State of the Black Union symposium to create an America as good as its promise.
Existing-Homes Sales Slip in January
(Feb. 25) Existing-home sales slipped 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.89 million units in January.
Fourth Quarter Commercial Index Eases
(Feb. 20) Commercial real estate market activity is expected to decline moderately with fewer business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead.
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