If you are selling your home in the fall or winter months, it is important to ensure that your home doesnt appear to be dull and dim for prospective buyers; whatever season youre buying a home in, its nice to tour a house that doesnt make you feel like youre being shown a cave. There are a number of ways that you can add brightness and cheer to all areas of your home with relative ease.One of the easiest ways to add brightness to your home is...more
In the real estate market currently all you hear about is how hard it is to have their home sold.You are most likely familiar with the stories of homes not selling for months on end.But the reality is that homes can and do sell quickly even in this type of market.You are going to need to just know what it is you are doing. In this article we are going to look at some ways that you can do to sell your house quickly.First thing you have to do is...more
Foreclosure news is causing home buyers, particularly real estate investors, to realize that it is the proper time to buy real estate properties in view of the continuing drop in home values. Despite the slow down in the foreclosure market, there are still many properties being made available in the market and home values are continuing their down trend. The average sale prices of foreclosures in various states show that single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and condos can be bought at bargain prices. Thus, many investors in real properties have expressed their interest in foreclosed properties and are even competing against each other in acquiring certain properties.Foreclosure news has revealed the availability of single-family homes in Ohio, Texas, Florida and Michigan at relatively low prices. There have also been cases where the asking price for certain properties is only one-half of their original price. In Florida, single-family homes are available at the average value of $112,000, condos are available at the average selling price of $86,000, and duplexes and triplexes are being offered at the average value of $113,000. In Michigan, single-family homes are being offered...more
Investors and other home buyers have been finding out that the time is right to purchase real estate properties in view of the foreclosure news and the declining home prices. Despite the slow down in the foreclosure market, there are still many properties being made available in the market and home values are continuing their down trend. The...more
Foreclosure news is causing home buyers, particularly real estate investors, to realize that it is the proper time to buy real estate properties in view of the continuing drop in home values. The rate of foreclosures has slowed down but there are still a lot of foreclosed homes that are for sale and their prices are still dropping. The average home...more
Many people think that buying property can be a complicated process. In breaking with this tradition, Umbrella Real Estate believes that we can overcome this complication. This step-by-step guide has been designed to walk you through the process of buying property.Step 1: Register Your Interest - The first step is always to contact us by calling our landlines or by registering your interest online or via e-mail. We recommend you go directly to our real estate Makati office to talk to one of our agents.Step 2: The Search Begins - Once we have a clear understanding of your requirements we will present you with a selection of properties in Manila that match your requirements. We recommend an early viewing in order to secure a property. Step 3: Finances - Have your finances ready, including any mortgage, as early as possible. Having to organize your finances after finding a property can result in losing out to another person who is ready to buy.Step 4: Viewings - We are open for viewings at your most convenient times, even after work or at weekends. We have a fleet of chauffeured Cheries and Mercedes that can take you on all your viewings so you do not have to arrange your own...more
When you rent, most people mistakenly assume the decision is made out of necessity, not rationality. But there is a very good reason to rent in today's recession-stricken market: median incomes do not support median home prices.The problem is not...more
The recession experienced all over the world (and especially here in the Philippines) has caused prices of properties to drastically fall. Others might think that the drop in property rates is a good thing as more people can now afford to purchase...more
1. High Rates of Inquiries - Umbrella Real Estate is fast becoming one of the Philippines' most recognizable Philippine realty brands attracting hundreds of buyers every month. In addition, our advanced technology allows us to market your property to...more
1. Builder reputationNew construction Miami luxury homes are serious undertakings, not to mention pricey. So to make sure that everything will be perfect right from the start, make sure you get a commendable builder. The person you choose must be...more
1. Full FinancingYou might have heard of zero-down financing mortgages. Even in todays economic and credit crunch, you can still buy a Miami Beach real estate home without any money down, at the cost of future financial woes. Homebuyers who cannot...more
Years ago people would look for a house to buy that was in a place they wanted to live for a long period of time.They were looking in a specific location that had amenities the home buyer wanted like great schools, cute houses, restaurants and...more