Owning a vacation home in the tropical paradise of Maui might seem out of reach for some, but one of the hottest trends in Maui real estate is fractional ownership of property. A step-up from the concept of timeshares, this burgeoning business allows investors to own high-value accommodations for a fraction of the usual price. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Buying Real Estate'
Fractional Ownership – The Latest Trend in Vacation Rental Properties
Jul. 13th, 2010
How to Spot a Real Estate Scam a Mile Away
Jul. 9th, 2010
This article is about how to spot real estate scams. It suggests particular scams to avoid, and how to help others avoid falling prey to the same ones. Real estate can be a great industry to get involved in to make money. However, there are many scams out there in the real estate business which [...]
Defending Variable Rate Loans
Jul. 8th, 2010
I come to the defense of variable loans because no one placed a gun to the head of these home buyers. The risk associated with subprime and variable interest loan are the reason for the Housing Crisis which started in 2005-2007. Variable rates were never intended for long term home purchases, but more for developers [...]
The Facts About The Mortgage Market In Canada For Prospective Homeowners
Jul. 8th, 2010
The facts about the mortgage market in Canada is that in the last forty years, it has undergone substantial changes. Depository institutions account for the majority of the market holding 69 percent of outstanding Canadian residential mortgage debt by the end of-2007. By the end of 2008, CAD 566 billion or 62 percent of the [...]
What Are The Top Places To Live In Canada And Why?
Jul. 7th, 2010
Canada is a vast country with some great cities and towns and wildernesses. There are many lovely places to live but which are the top places to live in Canada and why? It depends of course on what you like and whether you like to live in cities or the countryside. Most people want to [...]
Largest Financing Initiative in History for Texans Announced – Bond 77 Program
Jul. 7th, 2010
Serious cash is now available for qualified Texas buyers of Austin condos, Austin homes, and Austin investment property through this new financing initiative. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has recently announced the largest ever financing initiative for Texas homeowners in the history of the agency – TDCHA Bond 77. It secures [...]
Great Mortgage Tips In Canada
Jul. 6th, 2010
When purchasing a house in Canada, there are a lot of people who are going to try to give a new homeowner advice. However, it is a good idea to listen to what a mortgage broker has to say when it comes to interest rates and what type of payment is best for a family. [...]
Neighborhood Amenities
Jul. 6th, 2010
When searching for a new home, there are the usual considerations of location, price, and layout. Often, hopeful homeowners are so focused on the number of bedrooms or the quality of the schools that considerations like neighborhood amenities are pushed aside. But these seemingly inconsequential neighborhood perks can have a significant impact on quality of [...]
Interested in a Condominium? Get a FHA-Insured Loan
Jul. 6th, 2010
Mortgage Insurance for Condominium Units (Section 234(c)) program assists potential homeowners in purchasing a home in a condominium development. The prospective condominium must be the potential homeowner’s primary residence. The intent of this federal program managed under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to insure the loan of a borrower who [...]
Real Estate Is Not What It Used To Be
Jul. 6th, 2010
I have been in Real Estate as an agent and Broker full time for almost 20 years. There have been some notable changes brought about by technology. When I started out Newspapers and Magazines were the primary ways to advertise your listings or yourself. Now the Newspaper Industry is hardly a force anymore. Their circulation [...]