February 5th, 2010
Author: Mark Nash
Home buyers have many worries when purchasing a home, especially if it’s the first time. After finding the dream home , reality can set in after a property inspection has been completed. A hot water heater near the end of it’s useful life, a furnace that runs but hasn’t been properly serviced and a dishwasher that could have a mind of it’s own can make for some sleepless nights for home buyers before they sign the mortgage papers. Read more...
January 29th, 2010
Author: ki gray
There’s a lot of talk in Austin real estate about green building lately, but the phrase is still a little vague. Here’s a guide to understanding a few key terms, so you can investigate whether or not a potential home is truly eco-friendly.
Insulation and Building:
Many new buildings are being insulated with recycled materials, such as old blue jeans or blown-in fiberglass. Proper insulation now goes a long way toward saving on energy bills later. Read more...
January 12th, 2010
Author: Peter Nelle
Perhaps you have already heard about the huge payoffs you can get from real estate investing. Well, it is true but not everyone can enjoy its many benefits. Why do many individuals fail in the real estate business? One of the main reasons is because some investors have unlikely expectations, flipping real estate
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Some investors may think that it is a quick way to get rich but they are very wrong; there are some exceptions but it is rare. For most successful investors, it takes years of experience and downfalls. Read more...
January 4th, 2010
Author: Garry Gamber
Recently I closed on the sale of two homes. They were located about a mile apart and had comparable market values. However, beyond these two similarities, the two deals were very different from each other. Let me discuss in more detail the similarities and differences of the two deals.
My business partner and I purchased both properties from families who were in preforeclosure. The leads for each property came from letters that I had mailed to families who had recently received Notices of Default. Read more...