When you got your real estate license you probably didn’t think you needed top-notch photography skills in order to become a success in real estate industry. And you don’t. But taking photos is an aspect of the business that can’t be ignored and unless you hire that photo job out, it’s up to you to [...]
Entries from February 2009
Photo Fundamentals For Your Real Estate Business
Feb. 12th, 2009
Housing Bubble Credit Expansion – Credit Inflated the Housing Bubble
Feb. 12th, 2009
The housing bubble was inflated by a massive expansion of credit and the influx of capital into residential mortgages. The expansion of credit took four forms: lower interest rates, lowering or eliminating qualification requirements, different amortization methods, and higher allowable debt-to-income ratios. Lower interest rates expand credit by allowing larger sums to be borrowed with [...]
Does The Code Of Ethics Still Exist With Real Estate Agencies?
Feb. 11th, 2009
Nowadays you hear about all kinds of codes of conduct and codes of ethics being broken in all facets of business and business services. But as of late I have been seeing some really horrible things being done by Real Estate Agents and Agencies. One of the questions on a forum was, have agents and [...]
Save Water and Your Wallet
Feb. 11th, 2009
Most advice on saving water requires replacing toilets, visiting several hardware stores, or even calling on an expert. You can go that way – or – you can do it yourself. Here are some cheap and easy ways to save on your water bill without fancy hardware, expensive help or hours spent doing research at [...]
Real Estate Trends: Why 2009 Is A Great Year To Buy Real Estate
Feb. 11th, 2009
We all know the real estate market has been in the toilet for the last few years, and that nobody’s buying. It’s tough to buy a house when you have no money and nobody will offer you credit. The sub-prime loan disaster has hit real estate hard, but there’s good news: A recovery is around [...]
Finding The Right Real Estate Agent: Tips And Advice To Hire The Right Agent
Feb. 11th, 2009
2009 is expected to be the year when the real estate market bounces back. If you’re getting ready to sell a house, you’re in luck! The first step in selling your house is to find the right real estate agent. Who Is That Person On The “For Sale” Sign? The smiling face you see on [...]
It Is Different This Time… Not!
Feb. 11th, 2009
Each time the general public creates an asset bubble, they believe the rally in prices is justifiable by fundamentals. When proven methods of valuation demonstrate otherwise, people invent new ones with the caveat, “it is different this time.” It never is. In every asset bubble people will claim the prices are supported by fundamentals even [...]
Would You Like A Guide On Rent To Own Homes?
Feb. 11th, 2009
Millions of people across the world lack the “perfect” credit that is required of them in order to buy a new home. In the US banks were given a bailout in order to supposedly help home owners and want to be home owners, but instead they did other things with the money instead of what [...]
Do Real Estate Agents Need A Course In Ethics?
Feb. 11th, 2009
Nowadays you find out about all kinds of codes of conduct and codes of ethics being broken in all aspects of business and business services. But as of late I have been seeing some really horrible affairs being done by Real Estate Agents and Agencies. It seems like everyone is getting ripped off either money [...]
Information About Rent To Buy Properties
Feb. 11th, 2009
Oftentimes it’s hard to actually find homes that are rent to buy simply because there isn’t an official list of these properties. However, if you find a website online, an ebook or a service that can help involve you in this process it is one you should take advantage of! People often don’t even know [...]