You found the home of your dreams (or at least a great one that was in your price range). The owners clearly put a lot of thought – and money -- into the décor, which was a big selling point because decorating isn’t really your thing. Then after your offer is...
Real estate investors earn their income by buying, selling or developing property. Many investors approach the closing process with speed in mind. They accept the terms of the deal without resistance to close quickly and move on to the next investment. Unfortunately,...
Property rates are skyrocketing all over the nation -- and there are more people hunting for homes than there are homes up for sale. So, how can you find a property at a reasonable price? One option that you might be considering is the purchase of a “short sale.”...
If you are investing in real estate properties, it is essential that your closings go off without a hitch. Otherwise, your funds could wind up tied up for weeks or even months. That could mean that you miss out on other lucrative real estate purchases. While many...
Closing is the final step in a real estate transaction. This is the stage where the buyer obtains the property’s title from the seller. It is also the stage where the seller obtains payment for the property. Being a critical step, you need to have an attorney...
Most people treat an inspection like a necessary but ignorable step in the home closing process. Especially if you are a real estate investor, you probably expected to spot any major issues and the property before the inspection. However, sometimes it takes a keen eye...
Investing in real estate means looking for the best price and trying to find a good deal, which can help you maximize your earnings if you plan to sell the property. It can also help you lower the costs if you plan to hold the property and use it in some other...
The price that you offered for your new home likely came from your understanding of the property's value after looking it over closely. You likely looked at the home and reviewed the seller's disclosure to decide what an appropriate price for the property was....
No matter whether you're in the process of drafting your homeowners' association's (HOA) bylaws or you're looking to have a vote regarding updates, you might have thought about one matter that you can include in those covenants: You can make it a requirement to have a...
Real estate investing is popular. Not only has it been the subject of many successful reality television shows, but it also helps thousands of Americans produce a reliable secondary stream of income. Some successful investors can even make their investment property...