Buying a home through online auction? I was scared out of my wits when I first heard about it. But gradually it dawned on me that it is not that difficult a task, as most people believe it is. My research in online auction business in general and buying homes at online auctions in particular has resulted in innumerable points,…
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Checklist For Buying A Home
Buying a home can be one of the best feelings in the world. Nothing beats that feeling of security and satisfaction when you open the door to a new home and are happy with your purchase. The question is, how can you best ensure that feeling is going to happen? There are a lot of pitfalls in the real estate…
Real Estate Appraisal Do It Yourself
For single family homes, there are two basic methods used in real estate appraisal. They are replacement cost analysis, and using comparable sales. A third appraisal method, based on capitalization, is used for income properties, and is covered in another article. In figuring replacement cost the question is: What would it cost to buy this land and put this house…
The Many Faces Of Solar Power
Living in Nevada, the sun is an almost constant companion. This gives Nevadans a unique opportunity to use solar radiation powers for good. In April, a tour of southern Nevada homes shed some light on the subject of solar powered homes. Hosted by the American Solar Energy Society, this Nevada branch of the National Solar Tour explored homes that used…
Renewable Energy
Hi-tech ways to capture enough sunlight per day every day to power everything in a home or business hasn’t been discovered yet. The current cost of solar panels can run into thousands of pounds, which would require the panels to produce electricity for years without maintenance in order to see a return on investment. Many people use solar panels, which…
Home Seller Estimating Your Market Value
The simple truth is that the market value of your home is what a buyer is willing to pay. An estimate of your home’s value is a prediction of what most buyers would be willing to pay at a given time. This prediction requires a close look at two factors: recent home sales in your area, and an assessment of…
The Era Of Disaster Recovery And Prevention And What It Means To Investors
The recovery from Katrina and Rita ushers in a new era of Disaster Recovery and Prevention. Governments and people are rethinking their response to disasters and the steps they can take to prevent or minimize the worst consequences. The biggest catalyst for this new era is the political fall-out from Katrina. The slow response to Katrina was a black eye…
Real Estate Investing Wholesaling Homes Is The Foundation
Without a doubt getting into real estate investing is sure to prove to be a very profitable exercise because people that have entered into this line of business have made tons of money. However, there is more to real estate investing than simply making money because you should also derive pleasure from your pursuit of investing in real estate. The…
Should I Buy This Home Heating Issues
When considering whether you should buy a home, heating issues are something you should take a close look at. This is particularly true with rising energy costs. Heating Issues As you inspect potential homes, heating issues should be foremost in your mind. While obvious issues will be apparent, there are less obvious things that need to be considered. 1. Layout…
Kona Homes Perfect For Honeymooners
Are you in the mist of planning your honeymoon? If so, you may have come across Kailua Kona. Kailua Kona, which is located on Hawaii’s Big Island, is the perfect place for any romantic getaway, including a honeymoon. In addition to just visiting the area, you may want to think about staying there for a while, at least the length…