One of the most preferable ways to market your services as a real estate agent is publishing your business cards in the various community publications
The housing market is still rocky in a lot of areas, but with real estate buy-in prices at an all time low, 2011 is looking like a good year to invest in rental properties. Like so many other Americans, I spend a large portion of my daily commute listening to NPR and dreaming of a day when I’m my own [ Read More ]
There is a saying that you are known by the company you keep and it is very true that you are also known by where you stay. Meaning, your address speaks for you, the place where you stay says it all, and this is the happening here and now. Elite homes and luxury living has now set in a new [ Read More ]
Extra space is top of the list for most home owners when asked what they would do to improve their property. The fact is, while most people would love to have more space, most people just cannot afford it. If you lack that much needed space, maybe a roof terrace could be the answer! So what do you need to [ Read More ]
Quality real estate investment opportunities are highly prized and sought after in an economy wracked with years of disappointing losses and staggering foreclosures. At one time, the real estate market seemed to be a safe haven for investors, but it has become an increasingly risky proposition. It’s important to point out that real estate investment is not a foregone option. [ Read More ]
In today’s difficult housing market, buyers can be hard to come by. There are a lot of great homes available, and if yours doesn’t stand out you may be left without a buyer for months. As such, many people are making improvements to their homes to help them sell faster and for a better price. You might have heard that [ Read More ]
Beth Robertson obtained her real estate salesperson’s license in 1970 and broker’s license in 1991. Since 1979, she has been affiliated with Century 21, receiving numerous top producer awards and appointed a member of the Century 21 Honor Society. Stay on top of housing trends with up-to-date statistics on Sonoma County real estate. With all the rain we had in [ Read More ]
Real estate investors make money in a lot of ways, and the most successful ones do so using a variety of techniques. But when deciding whether to sell a property or rent it out, every investor should consider the strengths and weaknesses of each option. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, both monetarily and otherwise. Here are some pros and [ Read More ]
If a borrower is unable to pay back their mortgage, but the lender is willing to sell the property at a loss, one option is a short sale. This can be an attractive option for both parties as they can avoid foreclosure. During a short sale, the bank will agree to discount the mortgage – due to economic or financial [ Read More ]
One important part of researching a property is finding out about the surrounding area and community. Depending on what real estate investment you’re considering, this may mean just finding out about the immediate area, but could mean gathering information on the whole county or state. It takes a little work, but it’s certainly worth it. For a more passive approach, [ Read More ]
