Making the decision to move is the easy part, the preparation, stress and worry which goes with the whole selling and buying process is the hard bit. All of which starts now! When most people come to sell their home, they always consider the real \ estate agent to be the quickest and easiest route to selling their home. Before you even think about appointing an agent it is essential you present your home in its best light to...

Located on the southern coast of Persian or Arabian Gulf, Dubai is the 2nd largest of the seven emirates that constitute United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a population of 1.35 million inhabitants of which majority consist of expatriates. Dubai has the biggest population among other cities of UAE. Major parts of Dubai consist of rolling sand dunes. During the last few decades, Dubai has experienced a hasty development in every field...

Ever felt that your real estate agent or broker wasn't doing his job and you wanted to "fire" him? Usually firing him is often as simple as paying a penalty of $250 or less, but you have to carefully read the "termination clause" in his Listing Agreement. Have your attorney review it and, if necessary, go directly to the Board of Realtors® in your state if he is uncooperative. Firing your realtor® usually requires a certified...

How do you hire a full-service realtor and only pay half a commission? It is always surprising when a homeowner is going to hire a realtor® to sell his property, especially when he next complains bitterly about paying 5% or 6% to someone who he believes does little or no work. Usually the seller marks up the property to cover the commission which over-prices the property and the result is it doesn't sell.Usually, the commission...

Selling a house is a very complex procedure that takes lots of preparation, research, patience in order to do it the right way. The first thing every home owner who wants to sell a house is to see it no longer as a home but as a product which needs to be marketed in order to get a fair price from property buyers which are on the look for a good house if possible at the lowest price available. The next thing to do is consider...

Most people will sell their home with a real \ estate agent. But how do you know who is or isn’t a good agent? It is best to find an agent by getting a recommendation from a friend or neighbour who has recently purchased or sold a property. Using the internet is a great way to find agents in your area, as is looking in the local newspapers.It is recommended that you invite at least two or three local agents to value your home....

You probably have lots of emotion "built in" to your house. Maybe you fixed it up, or you raised your children there. Your home is your "special" place. However, when it's time to sell, don't let emotion play a roll in your pricing decision!Many sellers don't understand that overpricing can actually result in your getting LESS for your house than if you had priced it correctly in the first place. Knowledgeable agents and buyers...

A housing complex seen in Sanya city, Hainan province in southern China. Investing in real estate in Hainan rose 62.5 percent, to 46.8 billion Yuan or 7.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2010. This figure excluded the National Statistics Bureau of China. This growth represents the biggest growth in all provinces in China. (Shanghai Daily / KSP) Source:...

For Sale by Owner is money saving alternative to selling a house with an agent, and it is not so intimidating and difficult as it looks to many. Property owners are motivated to take selling into own hands by three main reasons : - Saving money on commission seems to be the most important factor, and independent sellers can save more the more expensive their house is. For example, $200,000 house sells for $10,000 commission of...

The real estate market is one of the most complex markets in the entire world due to the fact that it is in a continuous change, thus making it a very dynamic market. The internet has a lot to offer consumers regarding real estate and as a result it is a great place to start shopping. Some of these advantages are:- It is inexpensive, if not free to list your home in an online property listing service.- It is a quick and easy...

We know the gut wrenching feeling when a home sells down the street from you for well below Fair Market Value (FMV). You may only find out when a perspective buyer says your home is too high priced because of that distressed home sale! Distressed home sales happen in any and every neighborhood from ghettos to multi-million dollar estate neighborhoods.What is considered a distressed home? We usually think of distressed property...

As the old saying goes, the three most important facts for selecting the right neighborhood are location, location, location. So, what about location? It is indeed a very important fact in the selection of your new home because a really nice, attractive, affordable home in the wrong neighborhood can be an expensive formula for disaster for you. The selection process is a critical key step for success. Use your real estate agent...

France has now become a very popular destination for expats from around the world for both second and permanent homes. With a stable economy and a very relaxed way of life it is continuing to see a rise in foreign property ownership however, as always, it should be a case of buyer beware.French property sales to foreign nationals is now seriously big business and as with all industries that see a substantial growth in a short...

There are many misconceptions about foreclosure. The people that lose their homes by foreclosure don't want the public to know about their personal tragedy, so the misinformation usually comes from those who hear second-hand information. The following are a couple or examples that stand out."Banks want to steal your home by foreclosure" is the most common belief of foreclosure victims. People involved in the banking industry...

When people call me, typically one of the first requests they make is for a house in a "nice" neighborhood. And this makes sense to want a neighborhood that is safe and enjoyable. But there are some benefits to buying real estate in the rough part of town or on the wrong side of the tracks. This article highlights some of them.- There is less worry of your neighborhood going downhill because it is already downhill. Good neighborhoods...

Rather than lowering the numbers cautiously and gradually, which is the Fed’s normal policy when tinkering with interest rates, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke adopted a chainsaw approach during the first month of 2008. Wall Street and other world markets have reacted with mixed emotions so far, but American consumers wanting to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage are completely ecstatic.In an ongoing effort to avoid an imminent...

Are you despairing of the UK property market and looking for an overseas property for sale? Greece could be the answer for you. In recent years Greece has become more than a popular location for tourists: it is a popular destination for conventions, international exhibitions and major sporting events. There has been a large investment in the infrastructure sine the Olympic Games were held in Greece in 2004, and Greece has one...

Irving truly is in the center of it all. Tucked between the major, metropolitan areas of Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving offers efficient transportation systems, affordable housing for virtually any budget or lifestyle, abundant employment opportunities, an excellent system of schools and an impressive sense of community.One of the first things you will notice immediately about Irving is its fine array of living opportunities....

After many urban centers in the United States fell into decline for the last five decades, a new revitalization movement has successfully swept the nation. From the West Coast to the East Coast, urban areas are seeing a rebirth, economically and culturally. America’s re-focus on the local economy, as well as independent businesses, has led to the growth in appeal of urban centers.In addition, the lure of city centers continues...

Investing in real estate provides ample benefits, ranging from passive income from rental properties to long-term value appreciation. However, another significant benefit of investing in Detroit real estate is the tax benefits, especially for those earners who fall into the high-income tax bracket.Investing in Detroit Michigan real estate saves you extensively on your taxes – giving you the opportunity to use the saved taxes...

Although the credit marks have tightened their belts in lending, savvy investors still have options when it comes to profiting from Detroit real estate. Indeed, there are many investment opportunities of deep value, providing an investor with ample room to create rental properties, flipped homes, or long-term equity holds.Low cost of foreclosures create ample profits In today’s market, homeowners facing foreclosure are double...

Dubai's skyline has grown in the recent years by an amount, which took over a century for the developed nations to achieve in their own backyard. In Dubai's case, it was the oil exploration at first, and then the commerce of free trade zones, which made it be counted at par with the developed nations. The desire to see its tourism sector flourish and the gains of a thriving economy, were the two major reasons why Dubai's skyline...

It didn't surprise observers, when Dubai announced its plan to make eco-friendly buildings. First of all, Dubai's own roots were dug deep inside a vast barren land. Aided by the latest building science, they went on to erect a modern-day giant right in the midst of sand dunes. To have an eco-friendly approach was but a necessity for their growth oriented policies now. That is why many ongoing constructions involving Dubai hotels...

Dubai's buyers can finally decide to have a sigh of relief, since they can buy now properties insured against any structural damages. The buyers used to be left in lurch until today whenever any structural damage came to light after the properties were handover. They couldn't ask for any legal proceeding or compensation due to the lack of proper laws they had. But, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has finally decided...

While Dubai may have grown amazingly in the last few years, some of its gray areas still remain unresolved. For example, its roads speak of congestion and indiscipline, which remain critical despite of so many measures being undertaken by the government. Similarly, the issue of poor working conditions and scarce accommodation for laborers can also be mentioned here. The lack of accommodation for the bachelors is yet another area...

We can help if you need to sell properties fast for cash. If you are in financial difficulty and think that selling your home is the answer, then let us help you. There are times when it takes too long to sell a property on the open market. At St Genix Fast House Buyers, we specialise in advising you on how to sell a property fast for cash. There's no worry and no stress. It could take less time than you imagine to free up the...