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Home Buying Checklist - Windows


If you are in the market to purchase a home, it can be easy to fall in love at first sight. Do so at your own risk.

Dont Buy Ugly Houses!


Ugly houses can be great investments, but we don't buy them. We understand that there are lots of valid ways to make money investing in real estate.

Real Estate Inspection - Do Your Own


Why should you do your own real estate inspection? To get a better deal. It isn't necessary to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case.

How To Create A House Buying Wish List For Your Dream Home


Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. But there are LOTS of little details involved - details which can be very costly if they are overlooked.

Wealth Building - An Advantage of Home Ownership


As you grow older, the issue of wealth building comes front and center. Wealth building simply refers to increasing the net value of your total assets.

The Value of Building Home Equity


There are numerous advantages to owning a home. One of the serious advantages is the equity that is built over time.

Ten Big Mistakes That Will Lose That Property Sale


If you are serious about selling your home, you probably go to a huge amount of effort when you show potential buyers around your property. You clean the bathroom until it sparkles; vacuum the carpet; brew coffee or bake bread; maybe you even banish the kids to their grandparents, but did you make one of these Ten Big Mistakes that can lose the sale - but are so easy to avoid.

Housing Froth Creating Imbalance for Consumers and Investors


Home buyers and sellers should think twice before jumping into over-heated real estate markets. Fed chief Alan Greenspan feels the housing boom is economically imbalanced or uneven.

Home Selection Checklist - A Good Aid When Choosing a Home


This home selection checklist is a tool to help you select a home that is right for you and your family. Before you select a home and get a mortgage, you need to know if you will be happy with the home you select for the coming years.

San Antonio Texas Real Estate


The San Antonio, Texas real estate market is still going strong even after several years of growth.San Antonio ranks as one of the most affordable cities in the nation to purchase a new home.

Appraisal or Home Inspection?


People sometimes confuse a home inspection and an appraisal when they are in the process of buying a home.Most mortgage applications involve an appraisal, which can be a physical inspection of the property plus a written analysis of similar homes that have recently sold in the area.

Will a 1031 Property Exchange Solve Your Problems?


If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may or may not be your solution.1.

Buying A Home - Zoning and Architectural Review Board Restrictions


When you buy a home, you need to be aware of the various things that can limit your control over the property. This is as true for finished lots and single family homes as it is for townhouses, condos, and apartments.

Protective Covenants - Buying A Home


In addition to zoning, some properties have covenants recorded at the courthouse that "run with the land." These "protective covenants" can put a serious pinch in your plans for a piece of property.

Home Owner Association Restrictions - Read Before Buying


Many communities have associations for homeowners, property owners, condo owners, or similar associations. The presence of a homeowners association, also known as "HOA", introduces another layer of rules and regulations to consider when buying a home.

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In another sign that the U.S. housing recovery might be on a shaky foundation, the number of homes placed under sales contract fell 7.6% in January, according to a national index.



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