By vanko on January 18, 2012
If you are looking for a wise investment in the world of real estate, then consider purchasing a Santa Cruz beach house. Why are beach houses in this area a wise investment? First, these properties always increase in value, and second, they represent a potential source of residual income.
The local beach micro-market is currently up, [...]
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By vanko on December 22, 2011
Learn what you need to know!
If you are a first time buyer you need to know as much as you can about the current market. Read the updates, get your local property magazine or use the online directory service in your area. You will get lots of questions about your mortgage selection: fixed rate, a [...]
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By vanko on December 13, 2011
When it comes to investment opportunities it’s hard to know what to invest your money in because you want to be sure that you’re not going to lose everything you’ve put all your money into. For this reason the property market has always been a popular option especially over the last few years.
One of [...]
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By vanko on November 30, 2011
If you are looking for a new home, one of your best options may be to build your own home. Purchasing a home that is already built can be quite expensive and may be out of your price range, but building it yourself offers a cheaper route that will leave you even more satisfied with [...]
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By vanko on May 14, 2011
Purchasing real estate can be a great investment since it is solid. Many people are choosing to invest some of their money through this avenue due to the uncertainty of other investments. While some are getting into real estate investing to be landlords, others are choosing to pursue flipping real estate. If you [...]
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By vanko on May 13, 2011
At one time, selling a home was best left to professionals. Today, there are many tools to assist a home owner sell a house on their own. And they often do it faster and better. Turn on the television and you will see a plethora of programs dedicated to the art and science [...]
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By vanko on May 12, 2011
The time has come for you to sell your home. You’ve made the necessary upgrades to ensure optimum return. You’ve made the decision to sell it yourself, bypassing a real estate agent and their fees. You need to be sure that you’re going to hit the market prepared.
There are basic things you need to do [...]
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By vanko on February 12, 2011
There is a lot of talk about getting your first house. Its part of the American Dream to get a house and maybe get a dog named Rover. But maybe someone’s first house should instead be a duplex. Why would I propose such a thing. Is it possible I am a [...]
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By vanko on February 3, 2011
When someone decides to buy a house, one of the first tasks is to talk to a lender and determine the maximum loan they can get. The max loan will determine the cap on real estate prices for the buyer. There’s lots of calculators out there that will help determine this.
But what if you want [...]
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By vanko on February 2, 2011
When you are looking at buying a residence, one of your considerations is whether to buy a home or a condo. These are some of the main issues to weigh when deciding which one is right for you.
Location:
Often in most markets, location can be improved if you get a condo over a [...]
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