Housing Articles

1). Understanding Mello-Roos When Considering a Purchase By : Raynor
Part of the process of evaluating the decision to make an offer on a home in a newer development is understanding the costs. Mello-Roos are one issue that is popping up more and more. Understanding Mello-Roos When Considering a Purchase The process of real estate development has become a much more complex one in many parts of the country. The idea of buying some land and building a few homes is a bit naļve these days.
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2). Housing Tips For The Homeowner By : James Monahan
In order to avoid mistakes, you as the homeowner, planning to build a house, must have some basic knowledge about house planning and design. This will save you money and even free yourself from future emotional distress resulting from being not satisfied with the outcome of your house.
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3). Real Estate Buying and Leasing in the Philippines By : Brian Yalung
Real estate, as said time and again, has been slowly picking up from where it left off in 1996, that is, aggressive buying by local bred people who are now residing in various parts of the world, particularly the United States of America and Canada regions. Filipinos who have opted to take their talents for better paying jobs abroad have allowed them to consider making investments in local properties, known to be among the affordable and feasible manners of investing for their future and their dependents.
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4). Real Estate: Homes on Market Taking Much Longer to Sell, in Past Six Months By : Monte Helme
On average, the length of time required from real estate listing to contract has increased dramatically in the U.S. in the past six months, according to HouseHunt’s latest national “Current Market Conditions” homes for sale activity survey. Seventy-five percent of respondents said it is now taking more than 30 days. Of that figure, 30% said it is taking more than 60 days.
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5). Bad Company Corrupts Good Character By : John Bord
In 1 Corinthians 15:33, Paul wrote: “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” This statement should be your guiding light when selecting your next roommates. In the same way that your family influenced you growing up, the people you live with now will also change the way you speak, act and think. This is great news if you pick solid, Christian roommates who will help you to grow.
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6). The Way Out Of Iraq For A Greater America By : Craig Howell
If you subscribe to the military surge or the immediate withdrawal as the only viable options to ending the war in Iraq, there is another way.
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7). In 2006 Projected U.S. Home Sales To Be Second Best In History, Key Industry Observers Predict; Consumer Real Estate Confidence Highest In Three Years By : Monte Helme
In 2005 7.07 million home sales set a real estate record for fifth straight year. After five consecutive record years of existing homes for sale nationwide, key real estate industry observers are optimistic that 2006 will be the second best year in history and that the national median home prices will continue to increase, although at a slower pace that last year’s 10.
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8). 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game By : Faye Spencer
So you’ve seen your umpteenth infomercial with the guy in his neatly pressed button-upped white T-Shirt grinning ear to ear waving his rock-solid no-money-down rags-to-riches real estate investment course for 3 easy payments of a gazillion dollars (but only if you call now) and now you are thinking, "wow this looks like a great deal, I better get it fast before the special offer expires.
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9). Screen Prospective Tenants Thoroughly : Finding the Right Tenant By : cohart
If you’re ready to rent out your house or apartment, it is time to scout for the right tenant. Whether you’re a newbie or an old-hand to renting out properties, it is always a bit hard to determine if the person you find for your property is the right kind of tenant. You have the right to screen and investigate your prospective tenants. However, to.
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10). The Florida Real Estate Market: On The Bubble Or Buyer’s Dream? By : Tom Beaty
Article examines current Florida real estate market conditions and how they affect both Florida home buyers and sellers. Focus is on lower prices, interest rates, creative finance options, home buying trends, and the emerging international market for Florida real estate.
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11). Housing Slow Down Means Buying Opportunities By : Raynor
It is fairly clear that the recent blazing hot real estate market has cooled off. If your local market is following this trend, buying opportunities may start to pop up. Housing Slow Down Means Buying Opportunities Real estate is a funny game. What is good for one party is often bad for the other. In the case of the recent seller’s market, buyers were paying premiums for homes due to massive demand.
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12). Student Housing: Assessing Your Options By : Morgan James
Residence On campus housing has the benefit of being, well, on campus. However, living in residence often costs much more than living on your own. Oftentimes when you live in residence, you have to buy into a meal plan that is fairly overpriced as well. However, there are benefits to living in residence: you can wake up for class ten minutes before class starts and still be on time! If you have a meal plan when you are in residence, it means that your meals are prepared for you, which saves you the hassle and time of meal preparation.
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13). Real Estate Home Prices to Cool in 2006 - Soft Landing Projected for Current Record Housing Boom By : Monte Helme
The five-year boom in existing and new housing sales in many U.S. housing markets is expected to cool in 2006 but final results should still be second best in history, according to projections by top industry economists. National average home price appreciation is also expected to slow from an unsustainable rate of 12.7% this year to about 5.0% next year.
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14). Crystal Ball Finance: The Art Of Predicting Housing Market Trends By : Professor J
Recently, how many people have you heard say “I’m just waiting for the housing bubble to pop?” My guess is: a lot. It seems like these days, every average non-house-owning Joe and Jane seem to be brilliant economic pundits; with their uncanny housing market clairvoyance, it must be that all of today’s homeowners are suckers. If they really know what’s.
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15). Ben Bernanke – Replacing Alan Greenspan By : Dan Lewis
The reputation of Alan Greenspan as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve was one of brilliance or incredible luck. Now it is the turn of Ben Bernanke. Ben Bernanke Alan Greenspan reigned as Fed Chairman for nearly 20 years. During this time, the economy in the United States performed at fairly stable and consistent levels. Yes, there were recessions and stock market crashes, but these were minor hiccups in an otherwise solid economic run.
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16). Overpricing Homes: Sellers #1 Mistake When Listing Their Home By : Monte Helme
Home sellers said that overpricing was the biggest mistake they made when listing their homes. Next worst mistake is dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer. Overpricing a home is the number one mistake sellers said they made when listing their homes, according to a new national real estate e-mail survey. The margin was nearly three-to-one over the second choice concerning homes for sale.
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17). Alternative Housing By : Steve Gillman
Why alternative housing? To save money, to travel, to live creatively - there are many reasons why people choose to live in tents, RVs, cabins, underground homes, rental rooms and anything else that's less common than the houses, condos and apartments that most people call home. Below are some of these housing options, and their advantages. Alternative Housing That Moves Camping at a hot springs area, we sat around the campfire one night with several young men living in the desert in their old converted school bus.
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18). Market Influence of Interests Rates By : James Hunt
The result of rising interest rates is that there is an increase in mortgage payments resulting in a lower demand for housing. On the other hand, a fall in interest...
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19). Real Estate: Inventory of Unsold Homes Growing Steadily Across the Nation By : Monte Helme
The nation’s inventory of unsold homes – an important component of a more balanced housing market in the second half of 2005 – is growing steadily in many areas of the country even though buyer demand continues strong, according to the latest HouseHunt, Inc., quarterly “Current Market Conditions” survey. The percentage of member real estate agents reporting plentiful vs.
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20). Summer Camping in California By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
In one respect, one might think that with the environment of such a state, with the natural surroundings and numerous, many free or hugely affordable recreational and educational offerings,
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21). Guide to Mortgage Arrears and Property Repossession By : James Copper
An overview of what happens if you fall behind on your mortgage payments. This article also looks at mortgage arrears and property repossession.
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22). Assessing a Real Estate Market – Population Movement By : Raynor
The number one question most people face is whether they should buy in a real estate market and, if so, when they should buy. Here is one trick you can use to make the decision. Assessing a Real Estate Market – Population Movement If you did not know any better, you would be forced to assume that we Americans are a restless bunch. Unlike the 20th century, we rarely seem to stay in the same place for long.
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23). Mortgage Interest Rates Plummet after Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Takeover By : Ki Gray
This article looks at recent trends with mortgage interest rates.
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24). Real Estate Is Your Friend, Invest in It By : Faye Spencer
Here the term "Real Estate Investing" and the typical person probably imagines some Herculean figure who has tons of cash, guts, or both. The truth is real estate is blown way out of proportion for some in terms of its sheer mystique. The bottom line is real estate is the number 1 way for the average Joe and Jane to add to their bottom line in a big way.
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25). Get Better Returns By Investing In Low Income Housing By : David Gass
Explains the benfits of investing in low income housing and how to achieve profits doing it.
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