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Archive for March, 2006

Real estate investment benefits revealed

Book helps identify best locations, foreclosure profit strategiesRobert J. BrussInman News
If you are just starting your real estate investment career, and want to learn all the benefits realty investments offer, first read “Real Estate Investor’s Checklist” by longtime investor Robert Irwin. Rather than being a dull book about real estate investments (there are lots of [...]

03/28/06 | Leave a comment »

Can home seller cancel sale if buyer doesn’t perform?

Bounced check raises red flagRobert J. BrussInman News
DEAR BOB: I had a contract to sell my home. I gave the buyer seven days to bring me an acceptable mortgage letter from a bank, but he presented a letter from a mortgage broker indicating final approval of his loan was subject to “underwriting.” His bank returned [...]

03/28/06 | Leave a comment »

Bathroom wallpaper hides more than just bare walls

Moldy surprise causes problems for unsuspecting home sellersBarry StoneInman News
Dear Barry,
We recently sold our home and made full disclosure of every defect we could think of. The buyers hired a home inspector, and we repaired all of the defects listed in the inspection report. We wanted the buyers to be satisfied with the home and [...]

03/28/06 | Leave a comment »

Tips for jumpstarting real estate search

Rising inventory gives buyers advantageDian HymerInman News
If you postponed buying a home during recent years, or found yourself unable to buy due to fierce competition from other buyers, now could be the window of opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Interest rates, although gradually rising, are still low. And, generally, the inventory of homes for sale [...]

03/27/06 | Leave a comment »

Borrower beware of ‘dead home equity’ offers

Certain investments not worth the riskJack GuttentagInman News
Q: “I bought a house two years ago that is now worth $340,000, with a mortgage of $240,000. I am being told that my $100,000 of equity is “dead,” just sitting there doing nothing for me. How can I make my equity work for me? I don’t want [...]

03/27/06 | Leave a comment »

How to sell 50% interest in a townhouse

Why contacting lender could be a mistakeRobert J. BrussInman News
DEAR BOB: My daughter and another teacher co-own a townhouse. The other teacher is leaving to get married. My wife and I are going to buy her out so our daughter can avoid selling and trying to purchase again in an expensive area. To remove the [...]

03/27/06 | Leave a comment »

House wraps are like anoraks for your home

Weather-resistive barriers help prevent cold air leaksPaul BianchinaInman News
Ever slip on a lightweight windbreaker on a blustery, rainy day and feel warmer? A windbreaker doesn’t add much in the way of insulation and it only keeps out some of the rain, but really cuts down on how much wind works its way through all the [...]

03/24/06 | Leave a comment »

Archive for March, 2006

Real estate investment benefits revealed

Can home seller cancel sale if buyer doesn’t perform?

Bathroom wallpaper hides more than just bare walls

Tips for jumpstarting real estate search

Borrower beware of ‘dead home equity’ offers

How to sell 50% interest in a townhouse

House wraps are like anoraks for your home

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Archive for March, 2006

Real estate investment benefits revealed

Can home seller cancel sale if buyer doesn’t perform?

Bathroom wallpaper hides more than just bare walls

Tips for jumpstarting real estate search

Borrower beware of ‘dead home equity’ offers

How to sell 50% interest in a townhouse

House wraps are like anoraks for your home

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Search past blog entries

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