Foreclosure news in several states indicates that the prices of foreclosed homes continue to decline in spite of improvements in the economic situation in some states. It is advisable for home buyers, especially the real estate investors, to delay their decisions to acquire their targeted properties somewhat to get the lowest possible price. At least five states have experienced substantial decreases in foreclosed property prices during the...more
Selling your house can be a load of hassle. It can be very difficult to find a good deal and youll have to pay high prices in order to high local estate agents who will be able to help you find a good deal. Even after finding a good buyer, there are still a lot of things that need to be doing when selling your house. You should consider checking online estate agents who will be able to help you sell your house.Online estate agents normally charge...more
When it comes to creepy occurrences and things that go bump in the night, surprisingly Alberta has more than its share. While some are frightened by such tales and would never even consider buying a home near a haunted house, others are drawn to them. Whether you're looking to avoid, or seek them out, here are some of the haunted buildings in this seemingly innocent province. Banff Springs Hotel: Probably the most famous haunted establishment in the province, its chilling history began when a young bride was making her way down the spiral staircase when her gown was set on fire by the candles on either side of the staircase. In a moment of panic, she tripped and fell down the winding stairs, eventually breaking her neck. Since then employees have reported noises coming from the vacant bridal suite, or most tragic of all the willowy figure of a woman in a long dress coming down the stairs until it catches on fire and disappears - almost as though she is reliving her tragic fate over and over again. Apparently the scorch marks remain on the marble staircase to this day. In addition to the tale of the wandering bride, rumor has it that a family was killed in room 873 at the hotel. The...more
Whether the real estate market is hot, cold or some lukewarm level in between, it is a good idea to pay for an appraisal before you put your home on the market. This process may even be a wake-up call. Is your house worth what you expected? Will you have to lower your asking price to be competitive in your neighborhood? If it takes a long time to...more
Many older PEI homes do not have finished basements. Older homes in PEI tend to have been built on stone foundations. Before it was common to pour cement foundations, the island builders would create a basement or crawl space from stone blocks. In many cases over the decades these foundations have caused the homes to sink on one side or in a corner...more
Cheap foreclosed homes in Fort Carson, Colorado may soon have new owners. In 2005, the U.S. Army announced that members of the 4th Infantry Division would be relocated from Fort Hood in Texas to Fort Carson. This would mean about 6,500 additional soldiers in the region.Since then, developments have been experienced in the area fueled by the construction of a retail corridor in Mesa Ridge Parkway. Civic leaders viewed the development as a magnet for homebuyers and a way to generate more tax revenue.Construction work is also noted on Fort Carsons eastern entrance, such as the expansion of Gate 20 and the rebuilding of Interstate 25 interchange. These construction projects are meant to create easy access to Fountain Valley where many soldiers are considering living.The ongoing developments and preparations have made some economists, business owners and civic leaders speculate whether the Fountain Valley should anticipate a boom in population and business.Since Memorial Day, about 100 soldiers daily have started to report at Fort Carson. This created an immediate need for housing, with soldiers grabbing single-family rentals and apartments in Fountain Valley. Because of this...more
One of the fastest ways of selling your house is using internet estate agents. This is the process of putting your house up for sale on the internet. This process will save you time and money but there are a few things that you should think about...more
Selling your house can be difficult. The process can be made much easier using one of the internet estate agents available on many websites. These agents offer cheap fees to help you sell your property for sale on their website. This is one of the...more
If you haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of the First Time Homebuyer's credit and you are serviceman or woman, you a new tax credit currently being considered in Congress may bring some good news your way. According to reports, Congress...more
Who would have ever thought buying a foreclosed home could or would be green? But it can be an opportunity to be green. HOW? First off, buying an existing home instead of building a new one will decrease the demand on material like trees and other...more
Home exchange refers to the term of exchanging of homes within the individuals. In this exchange people spent a month or a week at others place with whom they have exchanged their home. Home exchange is an increasing trend at many places. People...more
Since the warmth of summer has dissipated into the chill of fall now, you may have turned on your furnace to warm the chill out of the morning air in your home. Did you know, however, that if the previous homeowners haven't cleaned or maintained the...more