Like many other states, foreclosures in Texas are processed in and out of court. Generally, the foreclosing process is simpler and much quicker for Texas properties compared to those of other states. Approximately, the foreclosure period would take 3 months duration to complete
Archive | November, 2011
How Should You Invest in Real Estate? A Simple Primer
These days, many analysts, advisors, and investors are pushing real estate as a reliable investment vehicle. This makes sense; even despite the monumental price collapses that have hit the market lately – or perhaps because of them – real estate continues to offer a chance to leverage one’s capital for maximum gains in an increasingly [...]
Real Estate Disclosure
A seller recently asked what is the scope of facts that require disclosure during a real estate transaction. In Hawaii, Revised Statue Chapter 508D requires that all sellers (with exceptions given to REO’s) of real property must disclose all known material facts that can be easily be observed from accessible areas. That’s a good [...]
Market Update for Monday 11-28-2011
Markets had a shortened day on Friday, normally not likely to make huge moves but the bond market saw selling on increased optimism that Europe is on the path to coming up with a “plan”. More likely Treasury prices fell on increasing optimism that Holiday shopping would exceed estimates that were saying sales would be [...]
Staging Your La Quinta Home To Sell!
After being in the Real Estate business for 10+ years you get a feel for what will sell and what is going to take some time and coaching. The first thing I’ve learned is not everyone’s idea of clean is the same. So the first tip I would have for you is to look at [...]
Estes Park Estates Homes for Sale in Southlake Texas
Located in north Southlake is the wonderful community of Estes Park Estates. The neighborhood began constructed in 2004and when complete it s expected that the neigh hood will contain right around 190 homes.
An Update on Commercial Foreclosures Here and Abroad
Not too long ago it seemed like the commercial real estate market was doing much better than the residential real estate market in the United States and abroad. While the residential foreclosure rate increased at lightning speed, investors and potential homebuyers remained wary. As a result, the residential real estate market was (and still is) [...]
Homes for Sale in Kings Ranch in Plano Tx
Kings Ridge is located in west Plano and when the development is complete, it will contain about 280 homes. Construction of homes in the master planned community began in 2000. Kings Ridge is served by the Lewisville Independent School District. Residents of Kings Ridge enjoy a magnificent lifestyle. The area is calm and peaceful, landscape [...]
The True Value of a Property Management Company
For a property owner to do business with a property management service, they must feel that their 8-10% management fee is valid and deserved. When you take a call from a prospective client, you must sell yourself based what you truly offer. This article covers some key areas to explain when discussing your companies role [...]
Rentals, property management, are quickly becoming the new home sale.
Our business model lately has had great success with rentals and property management. Rentals have many advantages, so don’t ignore them. A savvy company might even start out newer agents in their rental department. The great news about rentals is, everybody wants and/or needs one because of their current situation. Also rentals are fast cash [...]
Cypress Point Homes for Sale in Plano Texas
Cypress Point is a subdivision found in Plano that began construction in 1994. The neighborhood contains right around 7 homes and is an upper scale community with the typical homes selling for about $500,000 to $890,000. The lots of the homes are larger than most neighborhoods in Texas with the average lot size being .2 to .5 acre.
Mortgage Approval “Must-Haves”
The cost of buying a home in the United States gets more and more affordable every day as interest rates across the country continue to go down. So, naturally a housing market that offers affordable housing and low interest rates should allow a wide range of buyers to qualify for a mortgage in order to [...]
Why Appraisers Hate Real Estate Agents
The reasons why appraisers hate real estate agents (many of them anyway) are both varied and lengthy; almost all have to do with agent ineptitude and ignorance of how appraisals are completed and how data – specifically comps – are selected and utilized. I’m an active certified appraiser since ’89 as well as an active broker; I see [...]
Homeowners, Bad News: Foreclosure Market Isn’t Even Halfway Over
In what will certainly put a hamper on the mood of many homeowners across the country, experts indicate that the foreclosure crisis that has paralyzed the American real estate market for close to five years is not even halfway over – which means more is yet to come. Industry experts, including the Center for Responsible [...]
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Dallas Real Estate Career?
VIDEO – Is Now a Good Time to Start a Dallas Real Estate Career? It seems like every day we hear about more and more DFW real estate agents going out of business, sometimes, whole offices. It must be a terrible time to think about becoming a real estate agent, or is it? It [...]
Is Using a Discount Dallas Real Estate Broker a Good Idea?
http://webcastcity.com/News/YN-VIPRealty-ZeroCommission In this real estate market there are many Dallas homeowners who have very little equity in their homes. If they find themselves in a position where they have to sell their home every dollar counts especially when it come to sales commissions. But can you really save sales commission dollars and get the market [...]
Florida Real Estate – Shining Bright
Despite horrible economic and real estate news across the nation there is a silver lining in the Florida real estate market. Two studies came out last week from Realtor.com and Trulia.com showing positive news for the sunshine state. Realtor.com Realtor.com released its top 10 turnaround markets across the nation base don 3rd quarter results. 6 [...]
Fairfield of Plano Tx Homes for Sale
Fairfield of Plano is a residential subdivision that house 408 homes in the community. Fairfield of Plano is a community and one where great enthusiasm in the neighborhood exists. Community involvement, block parties, and working together, it just part of the charm of living in the neighborhood.
Three Things You Might Not Realize You Need To Tell Your Clients
You’ve thoroughly explained the home buying or selling process, gone through the buyers agent or listing contract, gotten all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed on the paperwork, and talked current market conditions, pricing, and mortgage preapproval. You’re ready to hit the ground running and help your new real estate client buy or sell a home. But [...]
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
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