The answer to this question depends on the state where the property you intend to buy is located. For some states, only real estate attorneys are required and allowed to process the purchase and prepare the needed documents all throughout the buying process from the preparation of the requirements up to the closing of the [...]
Entries from January 2010
Should I Use a Real Estate Attorney When Buying a Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
Questions to Ask When Buying a Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
One of the major decisions in life is choosing the kind of house that you will live in. You cannot just decide on this at impulse. There are criteria that should be met before giving that very important go signal. It is good to be guided by some relevant questions that you can use as [...]
Want to Invest in Real Estate Without Money or Credit?
Jan. 29th, 2010
Investing in real estate can be very lucrative, while having your funds secured by an asset. That is why many people turn to real estate investing. One of the myths about real estate is that you need money and credit to get started. This is simply no the case. There are many ways to get [...]
Sell Your House Fast Cash to Professional Home Buyer? Better Check the Fine Print (Third in a Series)
Jan. 29th, 2010
Selling your house fast in this market is a real accomplishment and sometimes those guys with the signs that say “we buy houses” that you now see everywhere can give you the help you need. So far in this series I have confessed that I am one of those guys and have been for two [...]
Texas Hill Country – The Perfect Place To Build Your Dream Home
Jan. 29th, 2010
If you have been searching for a warm, inviting, rural area to build a home that isn’t too far away from the convenience of the city, Texas Hill Country might be the place you have been dreaming of. Home to mild winters, a beautiful landscape and an abundance of outdoor recreational areas as well as [...]
All About Austin Texas
Jan. 29th, 2010
Austin Texas has an intriguing history, a rich culture and the prospects of an exciting future. Taking a closer look at Austin Texas, may help you decide if relocating to Austin Texas is the right move for you. Before settlers of the United States arrived in the Austin area it was inhabited by Native Americans. [...]
Purchasing a Second Home
Jan. 28th, 2010
The current state of the real estate market in Canada has allowed for many to consider purchasing a second home or vacation property for any number of reasons. Perhaps this is the right time to consider making a second purchase. However, with interest rates expected to go up slightly soon and the various terms and [...]
Don’t You Dare Sell Your House Fast, Until You Do This! (Second of a Series)
Jan. 28th, 2010
Imploding housing prices coupled to a mortgage mess are propelling more people to consider selling their houses to the professional home buyers whose advertisements you now see everywhere you look. While they promise a fast sale and you can get on with your life, you’ve got to be asking just how safe it this? In [...]
7 Land Surveying Myths and Misconceptions Debunked
Jan. 27th, 2010
Are you considering having a land survey done on your property? There are many survey related misconceptions that can steer you the wrong way. Here is the truth about 7 common surveying myths: Land surveys aren’t necessary if you can find the survey stakes – If you find the survey stakes from a previous survey, [...]
Resort Real Estate and the Recession
Jan. 27th, 2010
The Summit County Colorado Real Estate market is feeling the full force of the recession. In fact, market data shows that the market decline began about the same time that Bear Sterns collapsed. Prior to that time, Summit County had been fairly immune to the problems facing much of the rest of the real estate [...]