Known as the Pearl of the Orient, the Philippines are fast becoming the place where people build their homes. Known as a country home to fine beaches, hospitable people, exquisite cuisine, truly, it is a great deal fir anyone to own a property in this country. Of course, one of the basic reasons behind this fact is because of the vibrant real estate market in the Philippines. The Philippines is actually home to one of the cheapest real estate...more
Because of the Philippines varied geological and geographical features, Filipinos have come to evolve a significant number of diverse methods in adapting to their environment. Depending on where they are located, Filipinos have built Philippines homes that are unique to the physical characteristics of a particular terrain or region in the Philippines. For example, Filipinos living in coastal communities are used to building homes on stilts and...more
Passed in the Spring of 2009, President Barack Obamas stimulus package contains some good news for people who want to buy a home but think they arent able to. First time homebuyers can receive tax credits to help them get into a home. In addition to providing a tax credit, this bill also allows for grants for first time homebuyers that qualify. The hope is that this stimulus will help boost the economy by encouraging renters to begin buying. In addition to being a helpful bill for first time homebuyers, it will also help support real estate industries.There is no pre-existing paperwork that you need to file in order to be part of this stimulus program. The tax credit is filed at the end of the fiscal year and if you qualify youll receive money back on top of your tax refund. If you end up owing taxes during that year, your owed amount will be deducted from your tax credit. The first qualification for the program is that you cant have owned a home within the last 3 years. If you are purchasing a home as part of a couple, neither one of you can have owned a home within the last 3 years. The purchase of your home must fall between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. The closing date...more
"Buying or selling a house in Long Island - or most places, for that matter - often takes longer than you expect. Here's why: After the buyer and seller agree on a price, there are still many more steps that occur before closing. While a buyer will have pre-approval for a maximum loan amount from a bank, the buyer will now have to contact the...more
If you have been using listings for Boston foreclosure homes for sale, such as Foreclosuredeals.com, then you know that there are a lot of pieces of information that you can get from them. One of these is the price of the foreclosed property.In general, the price of the Boston foreclosure homes for sale should be lower than their original market...more
It is quite simple to find a foreclosed home listing simply log onto any foreclosure listing service. However, if you want to find the home or property that is truly right for you, you will need more than a cursory search. To find the right foreclosed home listing for you, you will first of all need to understand what you are looking for. It is often useful to work with pen and paper, listing all the attributes of your ideal property. Remember to include the location, price, and square footage. Then, create lists from your brainstorming session. Create one list of must have attributes your ideal property should have and one list of nice to have features. When you are browsing foreclosure listings, have these lists handy so that when you find a listing that meets all your requirements, you will know it. Once you know what you want, you may want to do some research into the market where you wish to buy. Read newspapers and talk to other homeowners in the area. What are property prices like in the area? What are some of the positive aspects of living in the area and some of the challenges? What is the local real estate market like? Consider joining a local real estate investment...more
Have you ever wondered why two similar properties can produce such different results in the Houston real estate market?For example, lets consider that two similar properties in the same neighborhood go on the Houston real estate market at the same...more
Be down payment savvy and saveEven if you have enough equity in your primary residence to cover the mortgage for your Miami luxury home, it doesnt mean that you have to do it. In contrast, however, being able to put down as much as 20 percent in down...more
1. Start with the lawnIf lawn trimming has been long over due, start by treating it with some high-quality weed killer. There are several of these products filled with micronutrients, potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus that have the ability to kill...more
Over the years, the business of flipping and rehabbing homes has been the rage in the United States. It also inspired a number of television shows that include TLCs Flip that House, The Real Estate Pros, and Bravos Flipping Out. Because a number of...more
Because many realtors have succeeded in real estate investing through the business of flipping homes, many people are eager to jump into the bandwagon and take advantage of this rewarding endeavor. Even the ongoing economic recession did not...more