This is a great time for real estate investors to look into green real estate. Rather than just a fancy term for regular properties, green real estate offers some very real benefits. For instance, because of the significant amount of money sustainable buildings can save in utilities, they have particularly caught on in the commercial world. Most green buildings cut [ Read More ]
Archive for October, 2010
There is a lot of work that goes into getting a house into selling shape. Owners have to clean, de-clutter and update every room in the house to make it easier for buyers to picture living there. It’s not uncommon for people to end up with piles of things they’ve collected over the years that have no place to hide. [ Read More ]
Before closing on a property, it’s important to have a final walkthrough. This is a chance to go through the property, have a final look at everything, and make sure any previously agreed upon actions have been taken (like repairs). In order to properly prepare for the walkthrough, it’s important to agree with the seller upon specific terms of your [ Read More ]
Many people are unsure of what private mortgage insurance (PMI) really is. And some are concerned of a PMI scam. PMI is additional insurance required by lenders from homeowners who obtain loans more than 80% of their home’s value. In most cases, homebuyers with less than a 20% down payment are required to pay PMI. PMI is a positive thing [ Read More ]
As with most business operations, the advent of the internet has greatly expedited the process of researching a property title. Rather than spending your day slaving over record books, you can now conveniently access the information, often from the convenience of your own computer. In order to get accurate information, follow these steps: Find a property you would like to [ Read More ]
