http://www.financealley.com en-us editorial@financealley.com A problem most new real estate investors have is wanting it all by trying to learn all aspects of investing. There are tremendous opportunities across the board, but it may be better for you to define a market learn it be successful and then spread your w... http://www.financealley.com/article_19405_33.html 12th December 2005 The number one question from all new real estate investors is "Where do I get the Money"? Here are 7 resources used by investors across the country in their businesses everyday and very successfully . 1.Owner Financing – Using the present owner... http://www.financealley.com/article_19404_33.html 12th December 2005 As a property owner in a community which has Home Owners Association with legal covenants and restrictions you have 3 choices. 1) Become active in the management. 2) Attend meetings and have an understanding of what going on. 3) Do nothing and pay the... http://www.financealley.com/article_18743_33.html 07th December 2005 The term flipping in real estate brings up the thoughts of bad and unsavory characters out to steal houses from little old ladies and unsophisticated home owners. The truth is that the thieves and crooks should be in jail. Those of us who make it a part o... http://www.financealley.com/article_18741_33.html 07th December 2005 Real Estate values increase in areas of housing shortages and areas where turn over is greater i.e. the popular areas where families continue to transfer into. Where the schools are perceived to be better and shopping areas have high end stores. A plan fo... http://www.financealley.com/article_18510_33.html 06th December 2005 Over 50% of homes listed for sale do not sell during their listing period, in some markets its' as high as 65%. The dirty secret in the real estate business is that most homes don't sell on the first go around. Blame the agent blame the home owner both ar... http://www.financealley.com/article_18509_33.html 06th December 2005 In today's world of home buying and selling the home inspector can ruin the sellers' day with stoke of his pen or a keystroke on his notebook computer. It doesn't have to be that way home sellers have plenty of time to be ready for the buyer, buyer's agen... http://www.financealley.com/article_18507_33.html 06th December 2005 Maybe we should take our home off the market during the holiday season. Nobody buys houses during the holidays Thanksgiving, Kwanza, Hanukah, Christmas, and New Years. Maybe you don't but sales can and do take place at this time. Life events take place ev... http://www.financealley.com/article_18506_33.html 06th December 2005 Your home is not in great shape, 30 years old and it looks every day of it. There are some things you must do just to get rid of it, why not do a little more and make some money on the deal. 7 fix ups to help you sell fast and get top dollar. 1)Cu... http://www.financealley.com/article_18505_33.html 06th December 2005 You know the first time your spouse comes home and says we have a great opportunity or how do you feel about New Jersey, or what do think about Phoenix? Something is in the air but you're not quite sure what it is. The next time you hear it you know the d... http://www.financealley.com/article_18504_33.html 06th December 2005 OHSA probably will not be coming around this holiday season, but maybe they should. Hundreds of people are hurt every year installing holiday decorations cuts, broken bones, strains, electrocution, and falls from ladders, falls from roofs, tripping, slipp... http://www.financealley.com/article_18503_33.html 06th December 2005 Do it yourself, 7 home fix-ups or remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home. Here are some weekend projects that will provide added benefit and value to your property. Take a close look inside and out to determine what projects you can... http://www.financealley.com/article_18501_33.html 06th December 2005 At some point it will be time to sell your investment property, it may be a headache, your tenants are killing you and you need to get out. It could be approaching the end of its economic life as a tax advantage for you or you may even see some big profit... http://www.financealley.com/article_18500_33.html 06th December 2005 Selling real estate is always a challenge pricing, advertising, showing Buyers, attorneys, inspections? There is a lot of work to make the process go to closing. With all the extra work there are some short cuts that keep you in control and may put more m... http://www.financealley.com/article_18499_33.html 06th December 2005 We drive by them everyday abandoned houses, commercial property, apartments all boarded up some fenced in. They've been there for so long it doesn't register any more doesn't trigger us into action. There is gold in those boarded up properties follow thes... http://www.financealley.com/article_18498_33.html 06th December 2005 Real Estate marketing to get your home in front of as many qualified buyers as possible, as soon as possible will cost money and time. In the end it is worth it for the FSBO or any home seller. Follow these 7 Ways to Sold and you will find your way out of... http://www.financealley.com/article_18496_33.html 06th December 2005 Buying a new home is different than buying a resale although most of the rules are the similar. New home sales representatives work for the builder. If you buy a new home through the builder's sales rep you will have no one representing your interests. Mo... http://www.financealley.com/article_18495_33.html 06th December 2005 Strategies for buying investment properties don't vary much across different type of properties. Basically paying the least amount you can to insure a nice profit when you sell or refinance. Here are some basic formulas that work every where and a new twi... http://www.financealley.com/article_18494_33.html 06th December 2005 The time is now to get in on year end deals from banks and mortgage companies who are carrying foreclosure properties (REO real estate owned). Foreclosures - REO's are an on going problem for the mortgage industry at a 52 year high, banks and mortgage com... http://www.financealley.com/article_18493_33.html 06th December 2005 Foreclosure, pre foreclosure, auction, estate sale, out of town sellers, subject to, get the deed, assumable loans there are a whole slew of ways to take over real property. What is the best for you? Don't overlook buying a house at a discount through the... http://www.financealley.com/article_18492_33.html 06th December 2005 Over the past twenty-five to thirty years real estate brokerage business has changed dramatically. The office or brokerage of 12 to 25 agents was where new and experienced agents were trained in the every day operation of the business. Quotas were normal ... http://www.financealley.com/article_18491_33.html 06th December 2005 Buying, renovating, flipping low cost properties is not the way to riches. Working in the below $100,000 neighborhoods your profits won't take you very far. Consider that in most cases 3 months to 12 months to turn a property over before you do the next d... http://www.financealley.com/article_18490_33.html 06th December 2005 40 Year Mortgages are on the way, are they right for you? Some mortgage companies are now offering a 40 year mortgage. For the first time home buyers and move up buyers this could be just what you need to get into the house of your dreams. Some things to... http://www.financealley.com/article_18297_33.html 05th December 2005 Fixer uppers can mean anything from complete gutting and rebuilding to paint touchups and carpet cleaning. Home Buyers can increase the value of the property and their equity with what can be some minor improvements that most others do not want to attempt... http://www.financealley.com/article_18295_33.html 05th December 2005 Pricing your home correctly is the first and most important step in the selling process. Whether you list with an agent or sell by owner the wrong price will cause lost income and/or excessive marketing time. You have options, either to contract with a pr... http://www.financealley.com/article_18294_33.html 05th December 2005 Pricing your home correctly is the #1, must be done first, priority item in the path of selling your home. If your home is not priced at true market value, you lose. You lose money, you lose excess time on the market, and you may also lose the opportunity... http://www.financealley.com/article_18293_33.html 05th December 2005 Consider this; as there are more and more bank foreclosure properties are on the market a good bet is that there is one right for you. A big discount on your home purchase could be worth many times the time and effort to find and make it ready for your fa... http://www.financealley.com/article_18292_33.html 05th December 2005 We know that true market value pricing and a full court press marketing approach will bring buyers to your door. Use these 7 Interior and exterior steps to make sure that your home is ready to be shown to the now buyer who may want your property. 1)... http://www.financealley.com/article_18291_33.html 05th December 2005 Buyers are more knowledgeable and discriminating with the internet, buyer agency, and required disclosures FSBO home sellers have it all stacked against them. It's more important than ever to get the information you need to be armed with the facts so you... http://www.financealley.com/article_18290_33.html 05th December 2005 Do you know that homeowners across the country sell their own homes every day? It is true that 80% of Fsbo's' end up listing with a real estate agent. But with these 7 easy steps you can save thousands of dollars for you and your family. 1.Determi... http://www.financealley.com/article_18289_33.html 05th December 2005 The purchase price is not the only cost that effects your home buying adventure. Whether this is your first home or you are moving up or down in housing there are costs that will have a large effect on your ability to close the transaction. Some are requi... http://www.financealley.com/article_18288_33.html 05th December 2005 Thanks to the media, news people in general and the political hacks who tout the minimal rise in interest rates as a great calamity have given great concern to some home sellers and real estate agents. Now, you the home buyer have an opportunity to get a ... http://www.financealley.com/article_18287_33.html 05th December 2005