Real Estate

Should a Buyer Disclose His/Her Negotiating Strategy to a Home Seller?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:32:19 MST

This is a fair question. I would encourage all buyers to ask their Real Estate Attorney and their

What Is a Foreclosure Bus Tour?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:31:24 MST

A Foreclosure bus tour is organized by Realty Companies in order to have 20-50 buyers gathered to

Should I try Selling My House as a For Sale By Owner?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:30:17 MST

Selling one's house by going it alone is more appealing in the current tight real estate market.

Should I Buy a home with All Cash and No Mortgage?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:29:11 MST

The answer to this question is it depends. If you can in fact buy a home all cash without severel

Should We Buy a Home on a Flag Lot?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:28:16 MST

A flag lot is typically where there is a right of way, usually a driveway, that will be the only

Can a Title Dispute Delay the Closing on my House?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:26:59 MST

Yes, it is possible that a title dispute could delay the closing on your home. In fact if there i

Do School Districts Play a Role in a Buyer's Decision to Purchase a Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:25:59 MST

Good schools equate to added value to an entire community of homes. Buyers typically see a highly

Are New Homes of Better Quality Than an Existing Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:23:44 MST

This question is broad and requires a thorough analysis of many factors. Older homes should be co

Is Location Really Important When Buying a Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:22:43 MST

Well, if location is not important why don't more people buy a home next to a garbage land fill o

Should a Buyer Want to Buy a Foreclosure Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:21:50 MST

You can buy a foreclosure as well as any other home on the market. The issue is if the foreclosur

What is the Best Time of the Year to Buy a Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:20:49 MST

There was a time, before the current real estate bubble, when the spring season of the year was t

Should New Home Buyer's Consider a For Sale By Owner FSBO?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:19:48 MST

A For Sale By Owner or FSBO is one of the choices any buyer may want to consider. The caveat to a

How Important is an Attorney at a Real Estate Closing?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:18:56 MST

Buyers must have an Attorney to represent their best interests at a Real Estate Closing. To not t

Should Buyers Have a Buyers Agent when They are Just Looking at Homes?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:17:55 MST

Buyer's should engage the services of a professional Realtor at the earliest sta

How Do I Know If I Can Afford To Buy a Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:16:50 MST

The best way for any buyer/s to determine if they can purchase a home is to make a list of the re

Should a Buyer have a Whole House Inspection When Purchasing a Home?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:15:22 MST

A whole House Inspection conducted by a qualified Home Inspector is very much required when buyin

Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Thing for Seniors?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:11:27 MST

The answer to this question at the point of equivocating is "it depends". Reverse mortg

When Buying a Home Can I Request the Seller Contibute To Closing Costs?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:10:07 MST

When writing a real estate purchase agreement/sales contract most anything can be negotiated. The

Is a Short Sale a Good Idea to Avoid Foreclosure?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:09:09 MST

A short sale is a means to avoid foreclosure. If your bank agrees to let you sell your home for l

What is the Escrow?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:08:03 MST

Escrow is best known in the business of Real Estate. Mortgage Companies will set

Are Property Taxes Included In My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:06:59 MST

Yes, property taxes are part of the escrow and are included in the monthly mortgage payment along

Which Mortgage is best Fixed Rate or Adjustable Rate?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:05:45 MST

In most cases a fixed rate mortgage is the best for a buyer. A fixed mortgage rate will remain th

What is a Loan Origination Fee?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:04:11 MST

The Loan Origination Fee is charged by the lender/broker essentially as an administrative fee. Th

Reverse Mortgages for Seniors

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:16:21 MST

Are Reverse Mortgages for Seniors a good idea? The short answer is yes and in a very big way. The

What Does Tenants by the Entirety Mean When Closing on a Home?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:08:29 MST

Tenants by the Entirety is when a husband and wife own the property with the com

This May be A Great Time To Refinance

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:04:45 MST

If you own a home and have a mortgage that is "current" and somewhere around 7% you may

This is Not the Time To Buy a Home

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:13:59 MST

Most "experts" would probably say this is a great time to buy a home. Well, maybe yes a

Homeowners Property Taxes Continue To Escalate

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:50:11 MST

While most every region our the country has experienced a double digit reduction in the value of

What is a Contract Acceptance With a Contingency to sell another Property?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:18:19 MST

When a seller accepts a contract to purchase property from a buyer with the condition or continge

What Makes a Real Estate Contract Enforceable?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:17:13 MST

To be enforceable a real estate contract must include original signatures by the parties and any