Real Estate 101 - What Is A Short Sale?

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Real Estate 101 - What Is A Short Sale?
A short sale in real estate refers to a concept whereby a lender (mortgagee) agrees to discount the amount of money owed on the loan made to a borrower (mortgagor), due to hardship on the part of the borrower. It basically allows the homeowner (mortgagor) who owes money to the lender (mortgagee), to sell the home or condo for less than the amount owed to the lender. The benefit to the mortgagee is that the lender gets to cut losses, which would be much greater if the lender is forced to foreclose on the property…

New Construction Sales - Are You Sure?
For those of you who considering going into new home construction sales, I wanted to pass on some things you may want to think about before making that move. I enjoy what I do, but the learning curve has been tough and I’ve worked hard for every penny earned. New construction sales can seem very rewarding, and it has been for me, but it can also be a whole lot of very hard work for lower pay than anticipated.

Tips On Negotiating
The real estate market has settled into a buyer’s market - no question - but that does not mean you have to take any offer that comes your way. Here are some tips to successfully negotiate the sale of your house even with the most seasoned buyers, and ensure you both get the best deal possible.

Tampa Bay Real Estate Bubble Burst? Unlikely
With property prices seemingly on the rise and rising quickly in Tampa, there is a lot of talk about a real estate bubble in the US and dire predictions that the so-called bubble could burst, leading to a lack of confidence on the part of investors and people seeking a second home. But while this talk of a bubble may be true in some parts of America, it isn’t justified in Florida, particularly in the Tampa Bay and Clearwater areas.

Colorado Springs Sellers - Do Not Stay Home During Showings If You Want Your Home To Sell!
It is uncomfortable for many buyers. So if you are a seller reading this, please do not stay home during showings! Buyers always cruise through the house quickly when the homeowner is there and feel like they cannot ask questions or say much because the seller is present. Some even buyers even tell me “let’s just go on to the next house.”

Free Online Home Appraisals - Home Value Websites That You Should Consider
There are several ways to figure out the value of your home. You can figure out your home’s value based on the amount of money you pay in property taxes each year, or you can talk to a realtor. Another way to figure out the value of your home is to have a professional appraisal done.

To Sell Your House You Need To Always Be Prepared for It To Be Shown
There is nothing worse than having to keep your home “Ready for Public Viewing” every single minute of every single day. You wake up everyday and make your beds without creases. You finish a meal and the dishes are cleaned up immediately.

What Is Your Home Worth - Home Value Websites Can Help You Find Out
There are a few different ways for you to find out how much your home is worth. You can base your home’s value on the property taxes you pay, what you paid for the home, what the local real estate market is doing and you can hire somebody to do a professional appraisal on your home.