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Finance » Real Estate | By Karl Hopkins @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 3:33 PM

Energy Performance Certificates are now required for buy to let investors offering property to let are now required by law to provide prospective tenants with an EPC for their property. The certificates have to be provided freely, either when (or before) any written information about the property is provided to prospective tenants or a viewing is carried out. They won't have to be provided if the landlord thinks the prospective tenant is unlikely to have available funds to let the pr... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Karl Hopkins @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 2:06 PM

From 1st October 2008, all rental properties with a new tenancy in England and Wales will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Why should you care? Because your prospective tenants will be able to see at a glance how energy efficient and environmentally friendly your properties are. If you have invested in energy saving measures your properties will perform well and will really stand out from the crowd. If not you may find them harder to rent out in future. ... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Jerry Glynn @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 10:10 PM

The real estate finance industry has been subjected to a lot of beliefs over the years, many of them grounded in fact, with some being nothing more than conjecture. The theories that are more logical tend to be based on certain real factors that influence the real estate market and risk pricing. There are however, many other risk models and decisions that are based on assumptions that are less than credible. Learning which of these myths to believe in and which ones to discard is important to ma... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Iain Stubley @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 9:45 PM

In negotiating for a business deal especially if it concerns real estate investments, always check the emotional conditions of the person you are dealing with. There are times that mood swings might affect the mindset of the person you are dealing with. So it is best that aside from the business aspect, you also get to interact socially with either the seller or the buyer. It is actually a recommended strategy that you are able to connect well with the person you are dealing the transaction with... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Iain Stubley @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 2:58 AM

The crash of property prices in the UK and buoyed by the spiraling of the economy have prompted many house sellers to think of ways of maximizing their earning potential. One of these is to do away with the hiring of real estate agents. This makes a lot of sense since most real estate agents charge up to 3% of the total sale value, which is definitely a lot of money considering the economic crunch that the nation is in. Selling one's property can churn out a lot of savings for any h... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Chris Esposito @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 2:17 AM

If you want to build your home with a general contractor or as an owner builder, you are almost certainly going to need financing in the form of a construction loan or an owner builder construction loan. So, before you ever commit to that dream plot of land, you better first understand the zoning implications - not just for your county's building permits but also for your owner builder loan terms. Almost everyone who is considering being an owner builder or hiring a GC to build their... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Peter Clark @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 10:46 PM

Ethical investing is a bit of a buzz word. Get ethical and make money. However when you look behind the buzz there are powerful reasons why you should consider ethical real estate investing in 2008 as one of the best investments you can own. Because ethical real estate investing is still investing, and you need to make a good profit. Ethical investing should be high profit investing so that everyone, including the investor, wins. Real estate investing in 2008? Haven't you got to be k... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Karl Hopkins @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 9:28 PM

Research reveals that values of prime residential property in central London continued to fall in the third quarter of 2008. Across the prime markets, values fell by 3.7 per cent in the quarter, to bring annual falls to 12.1 per cent. "The London market has been quick to react to the prospect of falls in City employment and earnings, and the sectors of the market most reliant on demand from the financial and business services continue to be those most severely affected," says Luci... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 6:04 PM

Finding San Diego foreclosures is fairly easy in the depressed market today. You can also find San Diego foreclosures in strong markets, and the only difference between the two markets is that you will find more San Diego foreclosures in falling markets. Many homes that end up as foreclosure properties eventually become deeded to the bank. There are many people who dont want to buy short sales homes and San Diego foreclosures for many reasons. Some of those reasons why purchasers may re... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 6:33 AM

When you choose a place to settle and raise your kids, one of the most important factors on your mind is finding an area with an excellent school system. For Louisiana real estate buyers, there are several top notch school districts to choose from. The top four based on test scores and other indicators in order are Zachary Community School District, St. Tammany Parish, West Felician Parish, and Livingston Parish. Here is what you need to know about real estate in those areas. Number 1 - Z... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Phoenix Delray @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 11:20 PM

San Diego MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is used by realtors, buyers, and sellers in San Diego to aid in the search for real estate. The San Diego MLS is a great, convenient, time saving asset to realtors, buyers, and sellers of real estate. Even though currently the Sand Diego MLS is a vital and critical ingredient to real estate success, it hasnt always been that way. Realtors, buyers, and sellers in the past had a much more difficult time gaining access to properties, making the process ... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Phoenix Delray @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 10:37 PM

San Diego real estate is a hot commodity these days. Buying San Diego real estate should be a smooth deal. The process really should be a pleasant, low stress process, but these days it seems that real estate transactions have been buried in hidden costs, commissions, and that dreaded fine print. The only way to really guarantee a deal with San Diego real estate that is as stress free as possible is to get a great agent to help you every step of the way. The realtor you choose to help m... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Chris Esposito @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 1:39 AM

A good owner builder construction loan will have only one closing to cover the land purchase, construction phase, and conversion to your permanent financing. Therefore, the owner builder loan will have two sets of interest rates: one while you build, and one rate for when you move into your new home. Every owner builder should understand the inner workings of these rates when planning to build. The interest rate while you build your home is called the construction rate or the interim rate... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Andrew Stratton @ Saturday, 4th October 2008 @ 7:33 AM

Buying real estate in Baton Rouge is a great decision; the town offers some of the best features and amenities of any city in Louisiana. It has a population of about 220,000 people and it is located about 80 miles northwest of New Orleans. It is also the capital of state and home to all the state government buildings as well as the state's largest university, LSU. Buying into the real estate market in this city allows you a chance at life in fast-paced, historic southern city. A realtor cou... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Jonathon Hardcastle @ Friday, 3rd October 2008 @ 8:00 AM

Over the past decade, the Western Cape of South Africa has experienced significant real estate growth that registers on a global scale. The overall returns from investment in South African real estate show a 15.1% return in the year 2007. This is higher than sixteen other major countries and has established South Africa as a solid force in the international real estate market. As the most developed part of South Africa, the Western Cape of South Africa is in the middle of most of the success.... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Omar Johnson @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 3:48 PM

Unless you've been hiding in a cave somewhere you know that the economy is in disarray. Gas, oil and food prices have soared through the roof and some of the biggest financial institutions on Wall St. have recently failed. Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac had to be bailed out by the Government. Heck, even some big banks have failed and then there is the real estate bubble burst to contend with. Despite these current economic trends and so called recession that we are experiencing, money is ... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Damian Lanfranchi @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 2:53 PM

So you find motivated sellers, you get a great real estate deal, now you need to turn your property into profit by selling it. I'm about to show you how to get an instant property buzz. I'm going to introduce you to three of the most powerful online marketing tools you can use instantly. Once I do this your going to wonder how you communicated with your buyers and sellers without them. Creating a property buzz will get you more interested buyers in your properties, and allow ... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Iain Stubley @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 10:14 AM

The UK property market is not exactly in the best of shape. Property prices in the UK have dropped significantly over the past few months, and the market is quite troubled. There are those who point to the US sub prime crisis as a factor in the dropping of property prices in the UK. While the crisis may have affected the UK property market, there are also other factors that have triggered the dropping of property prices in the UK. The decrease in the mortgage financing which is brought a... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Scott English @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 5:32 PM

When compared to other options, such as foreclosure and bankruptcy, a short sale has a substantially better impact on a credit report. Though short selling your home will not improve your credit and certainly won't look good on there, it will help you keep your head above water and will not destroy you for the long run. Direct Impact on FICO Score While people who have their homes foreclosed could see their credit score dip by 300 points, people who short sell their homes are... more...

Finance » Real Estate | By Ki Gray @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 12:59 PM

The Bryker Woods neighborhood in Austin is actually a collection of small housing developments and subdivisions, and the earliest known residents settled in the area around 1886, thus it is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the Austin real estate market, located in west central Austin. The neighborhood is roughly bordered by 35th Street, the MoPac Expressway, Westover, and Lamar, and this neighborhood is adjacent to some of the most historic neighborhoods in Austin, including Pemberton H... more...