It's Time For A Change

Realtors have held a firm grip on the information needed to buy and sell a home for decades. They have not made it easy but with the help of the government and some forward-thinking Realtors an increasing amount of information is being supplied to buyers and sellers via the internet. This information is turning the tables on the traditional real estate model.

Buyer Premium Advantageous For All Parties

The Buyer's Premium is one of the greatest things that has come about in the auction profession. After using the Buyer's Premium exclusively on every auction we have conducted in the last year, I cannot see any difference in the bidding participation except in the small items less than $10. There seems to be more complaints from the buyers of items $50 and less than from the high-ticket buyers, such as real estate customers.

There Goes The Neighborhood

Thrift institutions should continue to serve the under-served.

The Heart of a Champion

It has been said that the true mark of character is not how one spends a working day, but how one passes leisure time. Meet Mary Bookmiller-

Should I Make A Spanish Will

None of us likes to think about making a will, it reminds us that one day the inevitable will happen and we will no longer be here. However, consider for a moment all the time and effort you put into providing financial security for yourself and your family, working hard, putting money into pensions and saving to buy that dream home abroad.

When To Develop Property

Ask anyone who understands market cycles when to develop property and they will probably tell you to purchase development sites in a time of recession or trough and to sell the developed property in a time of growth or when the cycle is at its peak. Whilst at an intuitive level this may sound appealing, there are a number of problems with its implementation in reality.

Whatever It Is, You Can Get It In Clearwater!

With more buzz than ever about real estate, especially when it comes to talk of a housing bubble, it can be very tough to separate what's really important from what the media—and, guess what, even your 'friends' and neighbors--might like you to think

A Step by Step Guide to Pet Friendly Real Estate

If you are one of the 69.1 million homeowners in the United States that own at least one pet, chances are your pets have been - or will soon become - an important factor when buying or selling Real Estate. Pet spending in the United States alone reached approximately $38.4 billion in 2006, and it is therefore no surprise that pet owners consider their pets a part of the family. So where do you start if you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate with pets in mind, and what do you need to do to prepare to buy or sell a Pet Friendly home?

Five Ways to Make Your Home Wonderful

It's no secret that some homes are loved more than others. These same homes sell for considerably more than their neighbors of the same size and style. Learn how to create such a home or spot the potential in one offered for sale.

Lease Options And Subject TOS: Moneymaking Tools In Real Estate

Lease options and Subject TOS are two of the ways in real estate industry to build wealth. The only condition is that you must know how to use these techniques properly.

How To Consistently Reach Your Real Estate Investing Goals

Consistently meeting goals in real estate investing and other areas of your financial life can be quite a challenge if you allow yourself to lose sight of things. Try these proven tips to consistently realize your financial goals, investing goals, and other types of goals.

Are Foreclosures Worth the Legal Red Tape?

There is no denying that buying pre-foreclosures and foreclosures has been a successful real estate investing strategy for hard-working investors. But there are a lot of hassles that come along with buying a property that is facing foreclosure or one that has already been foreclosed upon.

Why Are Mortgage Rates Modified?

It may have happened to you that you made plans for purchasing a property ahead on time and when you finally decided to pursue with your project, the interest rate charged for mortgages was different that the one you pondered at the time of budgeting.