So you really want to be a home inspector? I receive a lot of emails and phone calls asking me the secret to my success in such a relatively short amount of time, and how to become a successful home inspector. While I am flattered to actually be recognized as being successful, it gets to be a somewhat daunting task of answering all of the emails and voice mails I receive. I decided to write this blog to give some tips and pointers...more
Recognizing your Home's Value - Tax Assessment vs REALTOR-offered Comparative Market Analysis It's that time of year again - property tax assessments have arrived in the mail. Most of us have some anticipation for our latest assessment report but also secretly dread what the numbers will be. Many will wonder how the assessment value of our home relates to its actual value in the market – i.e. what it would sell for...more
Offering to Purchase Real Estate - "The Basics" The very first part of buying real estate is to put an offer on the house, but how exactly does this work? In order to answer this question, let's look into the processes that happen when putting an offer on a home that is for sale. By understanding the components to the process, you will be able to better understand the basics when it comes to putting an offer on a property that is for sale.The way that offers are created and submitted is by using a form called a real estate purchase contract (REPC). This contract is the standing and binding contract that makes the sale process of a home official once both parties sign the form. The REPC can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be. Because of this, it is always a good idea to have a buyer's agent hired that can help you to write up a good offer. your real estate agent will be able to know how to properly right up the offer on the REPC in order to protect your best interest and to help you get the best price on the home.The next basic that we need to talk about is being realistic. Too often first time buyers will have their agents offer a...more
First Time Home Buyers? If you have never bought a home before, you may be confused and wondering what kinds of things to watch out for or to look for during the process. If you are new to the home buying process, don't fear as we have compiled a list of first time home buyer tips to help you feel confident about the largest...more
Benefits of using a Real Estate Buyer's Agent Expert If you are looking into buying a home, you are probably a bit confused as to how the whole process will happen in order to get you the home of your dreams. If you have never bought a home before, or if you just like to be represented and protected, than a real estate buyer's...more
Why Buying a Home is a Good Idea in this Market There have been many economic experts that have said some very negative things about the current state of the economy. While the economy has taken a large hit, there are some huge upsides towhat has happened. One of those upsides is how great of a market it is for those that are looking to buy a home. Let's go over some of the reasons why this is definitely the case.The biggest reason is that properties have fallen in value over the last few years. Places like California, Las Vega, and other large cities have seen huge drops in property prices. While this is horrible for the people who own these homes, it is absolutely fantastic for those that are looking to buy a property. This means that a property that was worth $400,000 dollars in San Diego is probably worth about $200,000. This huge value swing is helping those that are in a position to buy to get way more house than the money than ever before. This means that families can get a bigger home, with more bedrooms and yard space than they would have been able to get for the same price 3 or 4 years ago.The next reason why it is a great idea to buy in...more
Preventional flea control tips for your pets and home "Mark but this flea, and mark in this, How little that which thou deniest me is; Me it sucked first, and now sucks thee". Thus wrote the poet John Donne in the reign of Elizabeth I...more
Managed Services - Taking ownership of your problems In business, the greatest threat to the information and data within your business is the speed to which you and your staff have access. Problems like everyone's email not working...more
How to Install Rain Gutters at Home Quickly And Completely One of one of the most noticeable segment in an elegant home is the roof. It doesn't only function as shade and protection from weather. It gives aesthetic value on the...more
SBI won't make unique home-loan provisioning With the finance ministry's economic survey backing State Bank of India's (SBI) controversial yet popular home loan scheme, bank chairman O P Bhatt said SBI will not have to make any...more
Circular Saw - A Tradesmen Guide These days most professionals own more than one circular saw, and with good reason. When choosing a quality saw, there are number of factors to take into consideration.Most circular saws use a seven...more
5 Top Reasons Why People Move Home When it comes to house removals in Manchester and other cities there are 5 reasons for the move which are much more common than others. It is unusual in today's society for someone to live in one...more