Real Estate Myth: I Already Found The House Of My Dreams, I Don't Need A Realtor

FALSE - Touring people around to find the perfect house is only 10 percent of the real estate agent's job. There's still 90 percent of the job to do. That's where you truly need a good REALTOR (a.k.a. Project Manager). After the house is found, you still need to write the offer. How are you going to write the offer? Stop and think about that for a second. Most consumers don't know. Do you know the critical aspects that need to be in the contract to protect your best interests as a buyer? Will your contract protect you legally in case of default on the other party? What else should you submit along with your offer to strengthen your position?

What a Home Buyer Needs to Know About PMI

If you put less than 20 percent down on a home mortgage, lenders often require you to have Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lender if a home buyer were to default on the loan.

Why A Buyer Should Protect Himself With Title Insurance

While a part of most real estate transactions, many home buyers are not familiar with what Title Insurance is, what it protects and why they should make sure they purchase it.

Why It's a Great Time to Buy a Home in Colorado Springs

Why is it a good time to buy a home in Colorado Springs when the national news reports that the national real estate market is in bad condition.

A Buyer's Guide to Costa Blanca Property

Everything you need to know when investing in Costa Blanca property. Help with setting a budget, choosing a location and finding your ideal property.

Home Buying: Buyer's or Seller's Market

If you are looking to buy a new home, it is important that you determine whether the area you are looking in is a seller's or a buyer's market.

The Right Way to Buy a House

Like everything, there is an easy way and a hard way to do things. In the case of buying real estate you really owe it to yourself to take the easiest way. Below is a guideline that you should follow to make your home buying experience as easy and stress free as possible.

Options Are Running Out For Home Buyers

This is unfortunately no longer the case as the extreme demand for those types of loans has lead to a major increase in the rates. Many people who would be looking for an alternative in the near future when their current fixed rate period expires will find far higher rates than before.

Are You a BUBBA? Home Buyer Unrepresented by a Buyer's Agent

BUBBA is the acronym for a new breed of home buyer. A Buyer Unrepresented By a Buyer's Agent. It is a growing segment of home buyers. These buyers have a misinformed belief that they will save money. But it can COST thousands at the closing table.

I Just Bought a Home, Woah that was a Lot of WORK

Don't go in blind, what to expect when buying or refinancing a home, get a heads up on exactly what to expect when buying or refinancing a home…

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Purchasing your first home is a big step that comes with some serious decisions. When you rent, instead of own, you are just buying the home for your landlord. Buying a home today is so easy there is no reason to wait, especially since home prices have come down. But, hurry! They are beginning to increase due to buyers rushing to get into the market at the lowest prices. Mortgage rates are also good, so the time is now. Here are some tips to get you started.

New Survey Reveals Dark Secret Of Real Estate Industry

Many of us in the real estate industry have always known a couple of the dirty little secrets that the industry tries to keep in a closet. Now a new survey throws the door open and lets these little know secrets out to the general public.

Nova Scotia Mini Guides: Buying a Home in Nova Scotia from Abroad

Buying a home in Nova Scotia, either for investment, holidays or eventual permanent residency is a simple process even if you live abroad and are not Canadian….we did just that in 2004, mostly by e-mail from the UK and were pleasantly surprised just how easy the process was.

Second Homes – One You Can Enjoy and Could Make You Rich

Buying a second home is often done for recreation but here is one that will make you money as well and could make you a lot of money and were talking beautiful beach front property thats affordable and its easy to do with this concept.

Home Buying Checklist

In order to make the home buying process easier, it is important that you come up with a home buying checklist. A home buying checklist is simply a list of things you must have and wish to have in your new home.