Nef Cortez has been a licensed real estate broker and has held various positions in the real estate industry for over 25 years. If you would like to read more of Nef's pithy and timely advice (with the latest info on local foreclosures), visit his website at or read his blog at
5 Low-cost Tips To Prepare Your Home For Sale Real estate is sold throughout the year but when spring and summer roll around, one begins to see yard sales going up as homeowners prepare their homes for sale. The following is a list of tips that are low in cost and usually require nothing more than a few weekends and ... Source : Financing Real Estate
5 Important Features To Consider When Buying A Home With so many questions to consider when buying a home, a buyer can get muddled in the myriad of details involved. However, the following are five general pointers that a home buyer should examine about a home's physical features as you do your home shopping and compare differ... Similar Editorial : by Carlie Edwards. | Source : Waterfront Property
Important Financial Documents A Homeowner Needs Once a homeowner in foreclosure begins working with his lender, he or she will be asked for several financial documents in order to assess the homeowner's current situation, what was the cause of the default and what type of workout can be accomplished. The reason a homeowner... Similar Editorial : by Teahupoo. | Source : Real Estate For Sale In Ct
Home Sellers--why Quality Photographs Help Sell Your Home Faster Remember the old saying "Image is everything."? In this day of internet shopping for homes-- 87% of buyers last year used the Internet to help find a home according to the National Association of Realtors-- any homeowner interested in selling their home should keep this... Similar Editorial : by Nef Cortez. | Source : Vacation Home Properties
The 5 Disadvantages Of Condominium Ownership In the past condominiums were not necessarily considered to be a good investment for a variety of reasons, however that image has since changed dramatically. With the high price of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses are becoming more attractive to many buye... Similar Editorial : by jamesklo. | Source : Commercial Real Estate Developers
Why Hiring A Productive Realtor Is Essential "Birds of a feather?? flock together" the old adage goes. Now a homeowner may ask what this saying has anything to do with hiring a realtor to list their property for sale. Like any other industry, real estate has associated businesses and or partners that realtors ... Similar Editorial : by Jan B. King. | Source : La Commercial Real Estate
Buyer Beware! 3 Foreclosure Scams And How To Spot Them If at any time the adage of "Let the buyer beware" were applicable, it would certainly be when a homeowner is experiencing foreclosure. Distressed homeowners undergoing foreclosure are often approached by less than ethical business people (lenders, financial advisor an... Similar Editorial : by Jim Jenkins. | Source : Foreclosure Solutions
Maintaining A Positive Attitude During Tough Times It should be obvious to most people that any homeowner who is undergoing foreclosure didn't want to be there! While most people can identify the root causes of foreclosure as financial hardships caused by loss of a job, accident, injury, chronic illness or divorce, these added... Similar Editorial : by Amadou Moustapha Sall. | Source : La Commercial Real Estate
Home Buyers--what Is The Closing And How Can I Prepare For It? So you??ve survived most of the escrow process with very little wear and tear, you are now in the final stages of escrow and the purchase of your house is soon to close. What exactly occurs during closing and what can you do to prepare? There are several things you should d... Similar Editorial : by Nef Cortez. | Source : Premium Property
Top 3 Reasons To Delay Purchasing A Home So you have set aside enough funds for a down payment on a house and closing costs? And you are curious to know if there is ever a time when you shouldn??t buy? Regardless of all the benefits of buying a home, it is still a major and life changing purchase and a buyer shoul... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Invest Real Estate
Things A Buyer Should Examine About A Homes Exterior So, the curb appeal has attracted you in examining the interior of the home in the first place, and after examining the house with your realtor, you have come to the conclusion that this house suits your needs and budget. This is the point where a buyer needs to squelch down s... Similar Editorial : by zupatips. | Source : Invest Real Estate
The #1 Mistake Sellers Make When Selling Their Home Although it??s contrary to what many consumers believe, homes sales occur year round; however, springtime is usually the time in the year when most sellers seriously contemplate placing their home on the market for sale and housing inventory tends to increase. In my 25+ year... Similar Editorial : by Richard Brazil. | Source : Real Estate Investment Trust Companies
Making An Offer On Your "dream" Home So you have finally found the house you want, and now, you are ready to ??make an offer?? or in other words sign a purchase contract. If you are a first-time buyer, you should keep the following points in mind and if you are a veteran buyer it still serves to be vigilant i... Similar Editorial : by tjacowski. | Source : Real Estate Investment Trust Companies
Why A Buyer Should Protect Himself With Title Insurance Most homebuyers are familiar with other types of insurance (auto, boat, life) but are not certain as to exactly what title insurance is when it comes to buying their home. In order to best protect himself or herself, a savvy homebuyer must insist that title insurance is provide... Similar Editorial : by Nick Vernon. | Source : Nj Real Estate Listings
Home Buyers - How To Avoid Buyers Remorse No one wants to contract a case of buyer's remorse. You might not be familiar with the term but you might be with the emotion. You know, it??s that nagging feeling you get after you make any major purchase that you've either paid too much or received too little for your in... Similar Editorial : by Richard Soto. | Source : Premium Property
First American Home Buyers All documentation should list out the understanding and condition of the transaction to ensure you have not forgotten or left anything out. This prevents you from losing the sale, financing or money... Similar Editorial : by Richard Soto. | Source : Home Buyers Guide Pg. 2
