> Charterhouse Properites >Real Estate > Sellers Guides The Magic of DesignThere was a time people thought the world was flat. At another point in history it was believed that women didnt have the know-how to run a business or change a tire. Then there was the one about man not being able to fly. Over time all of these fairytales have proven untrue. So it is with interior design. Until recently, many people held the belief that having their home decorated by an interior designer was reserved for the rich and famous. Nothing could be further from the truth. By Melody Foster CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... The Million Dollar Real Estate Tax BreakEverybody should know that under current tax law you can sell your primary residence and any capital gain up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married) is tax free. Wow... is that powerful!... and why aren't more investors taking advantage if that "loop hole"? The only requirement is that you live in the home for 2 out of the last 5 years... and it is your primary residence. That means you just must live in the house 24 months to get the tax savings. What if you mat... By Mark Walters CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... The Quantity Surveyor & Real Estate DevelopmentThose of you who are new to the real estate development business, need to understand what each Design professional contributes to the development team and the specific services they are capable of delivering for you. Knowing what they do for you ... what you are paying for is vital. This is part of a series of articles I am writing for you to explain what each profession does in some detail. So far I have covered: . The Architect and Real Estate Development . The S... By The Quantity Surveyor & Real Estate Development CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... The Seller's Guide to the Buyer's EyeThe Sellers Guide to the Buyers Eye A strong tendency towards a sellers market will continue until the baby boomers finish the cycle of buying and selling real estate, estimated to end in 20 years, according to the Senior Real Estate Association. Baby boomers (born between 1946-1964) are in their peak years for real estate investment. Real estate investments will continue to be lucrative throughout the cycle. The realtor and seller must work together to develop strategies to compete ... By Elaine VonCannon CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... The Structural Engineer & Real Estate DevelopmentWithout a Structural Engineer our modern life style would not exist. The structure of a building is like the skeleton of our body. Without it a building could not stand upright and without a skeleton, we would be a blob of flesh on the ground. So just like I said in an earlier article, if the Hydraulic Engineer did not get water to the 2nd level of a house or the 30th floor of an apartment building, there would not be much point in constructing the building in the first place.<... By The Structural Engineer & Real Estate Development CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... The Winds of Change: 2006 Real Estate Market Trends
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... Things Your Mother Never Told You: Closing CostsBuying or selling a home can be one of the most life changing decisions a consumer makes. Being educated about the real estate process and investigating things you dont understand is essential. Working with trustworthy and communicative real estate professionals is important. A lot of money is on the line when purchasing or selling a home, so be sure to ask questions when you need to about charges, fees or other issues. You Gotta Have Faith! Three days after an initial application... By Elaine VonCannon CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... This Is A "No Real Estate Guru Zone"I am stunned when I hear that many of the so called real estate gurus are charging from $3,000 to $15,000 for their seminars and "mentoring". Has the world gone mad? As a real estate investor and author I am often asked if I can recommend these real estate seminars. I answer with a question... "What have you done on your own to learn about real estate investing?" Then I offer the following suggestions: Go to your public library and read all the books on real estate investing that h... By Mark Walters CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Tips for Buying a New HomeBuying a new home can be a daunting task, even for someone who has owned several homes. If you recently purchased your first home, you probably found that is hard to find good advice that is truly useful. You had to learn a lot on our own, but at least now you probably feel comfortable and knowledgeable about the whole process. My wife and I recently purchased a new home in Tennessee. Here are some helpful hints we picked up along the way: 1. Use all of the online resources availab... By Matt McWilliams CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Top Ten Most Searched States for Online Homes ListingsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2003, Virginia Beach, Va. New York and California are the most-searched states for real estate listings on HarmonHomes.com, a leading real estate classifieds Web site for homebuyers. Recent data show the top ten most-searched states on HarmonHomes.com are (in this order) New York, California, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and Georgia. While HarmonHomes.com features a national listings database, this in... By Laura Martin CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... To Buy or Not to BuyPurchasing a home is a major emotional and financial decision. Often times, people want to buy a home; however, emotionally cannot afford to commit to the home-buying process. They are, in fact, afraid. My payment will be too high or What if I lose my job, are some of the excuses which I often hear. People do not realize that they are able to meet all the commitments over their life span. In any event, when everything is said and done, here are some of the major advantages of buyin... By Madan "Raja" Ahluwalia CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Turning Bad Debts into Good Debts through Investing FundamentalsIf you've ever earned enough money to put some aside, like most people you've probably invested it with an eye toward security since, perhaps, you can't imagine yourself ever getting rich. "Most people dream of becoming rich, but it isn't their first choice," Rich Dad said. That's because the effort to make money and uncertainty of becoming rich disturbs them and they seek refuge in the easier goals of security or comfort. People who make security and comfort their first and seco... By Joseph Akintaju CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Using The Power Of Government Auctions & Wholesalers For Massive DiscountsI step into my local mall, and into a leading top brand clothes store. I see a jumper I like and while feeling the soft material casually lift up the price tag - and I almost feint with disbelief. How much??? That's more than I make in 2 days! I quickly stop caressing the fabric and head toward Big Als Unbranded Clothes Discount Centre for a sweater within my budget range (which unfortunately will no doubt look as if it were knitted by my 5 year old Niece.) Sounds familiar? Well it reall... By Tukshad Engineer CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Want To Be Profitable In This Real Estate Bubble? I'll show you how in just Three Easy StepsThis is a question I get almost everyday from either our web site GetPreconstructionProfit.com or from my individual investment activities. The question is "How Can I Be Profitable When We Are In A Real Estate Bubble"? STEP#1. First you have to recognize that in order to make money in almost any market (i.e. stocks, commodities, real estate, etc.) you need to have the market in motion. In other words, the prices or value have to be changing substantially, either up or down, for you to ma... By Chris Anderson, PhD CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Warranties Offered to Help Pet-Owners Lease PropertiesA pet-loving Internet entrepreneur has launched a new Web site that he hopes will help pet owners have an easier time renting apartments by providing them a warranty against property damage. The site is Leasewithpets.com. Founder Keith Snow said he and his wife developed the company because they had a hard finding rental units that would welcome both them and their dogs. "My wife and I have dogs," he said. "We had a lot of problems with landlords who did not accept us because of fe... By dan the roommate man CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Wayne Rogers: From Actor To Super InvestorWayne Rogers: From Actor To Super Investor By Bill Knell It took a tragedy not far removed from Wayne Rogers to wake him up when it came to money and how to handle it. According to an interview he gave to the Financial Intelligence Report, Wayne had first met Peter Falk when the two shared a room in New York City. Falk, an accomplished film, stage and television actor, later suffered a financial trauma not uncommon to many other celebrities. In the 1970s while both the longtime fri... By Bill Knell CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... What A Forex Broker DoesEven if you have bought and sold homes before, you probably would not want to do it without the help of a licensed real estate broker. The housing market is constantly changing, and you want someone that understands where that market is headed. The added expertise in the field gives you a competitive edge over the rest. The same is true when dealing the FOREX market. A FOREX broker can be a source of information and strength in your trading endeavors. Even seasoned traders, rely heavily on the h... By Brian Channell CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... What To Consider Before Approaching LendersDealing with a bank doesn't have to be like walking through a maze in the dark. Keeping the following points in mind when you approach a bank should help you through the process. Lenders are looking to satisfy themselves of the following: 1. That the business can make the regular interest and principal payments 2. That the lender can get its money back if something goes wrong When approaching a financial institution, you are effectively selling the merits of your business a... By Jeff Schein CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... What To Look For In A Real Estate AgentReal Estate Agents play an essential, critical role in the process of buying and selling a home. You just simply cannot afford to work with an agent that does not exhibit top-scale professional values. Were talking about your primary investment, and the happiness of you and your loved ones. Here are the 3, most important things that Ive encountered, that I believe contribute towards excellence in the profession of Real Estate agents. 1.To Serve 2.To Know 3.To Listen By Tom Levine CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... When a Real Estate Agent May Not Be The Best OptionHistorically, when homeowners wanted to sell their home, the first call made would be to a Realtor. Since the early 1900s, Realtors have represented homeowners during the process of selling their home, which is usually to another homeowner. Real estate brokers hold state regulated licenses that allow them to market real estate on behalf of the owner. The national average for broker commissions is approximately five percent. In many cases, another broker will bring the buyer and receive typicall... By Chris Cates CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Where to get Down Payment Money for Your HomeDown Payment Money - For most first-time homebuyers, that is probably the biggest hurdle they face in their quest to purchase a home. These days, one can easily find a loan program that allows the buyer to put down only 10% of the purchase price. Even at 10% down, the homebuyer will have to come up with $25,000 for a median-priced home in Fresno, CA! That is a lot of money for the average person. How does one come up with the down payment? Here are some ideas: Savings... By Andre McFayden CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Steve Martin once delivered an opening monologue for Saturday Night Live in which he answered the age-old question How can I be a millionaire? His answer was fairly simple and straightforward, First get a million dollars. If at this point you cant help but feel that Mr. Martin performed an extraordinary feet of oversimplification that night, then I urge you to read on, and hopefully, by the time you finish this essay, youll be convinced that becoming a millionaire isnt nearly as difficul... By Michael Moore CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Why Look At Mobile Homes For Sale?There are mobile homes for sale, for much less than stick-built houses, in most areas of the country. Despite the persistent predjudice against them, and sometimes against their residents, mobile homes are the cheap housing choice of millions. The advantages are not always obvious, but they are real. First of all, let's acknowledge the big "truth" about mobile homes and appreciation or depreciation. It is true in most areas that mobile homes in parks go do... By Steve Gillman CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Why use a loan calculator?Using a loan calculator allows you to see the true cost of a loan before you actually apply for it. You can calculate such information as the amount of money you will have to pay every month. If your monthly payments are too high, you will end up with late payments and bad credit, face high interest accumulation and hounding collectors. You can use a mortgage loan calculator to determine your rates. Loan calculators can also be used for auto loans. Online loan calculates allow you ... By Jakob Jelling CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... Will The Real Home Buying Guide...Please Stand Up?Use Google right now and do a search on, Home Buying Guide. Take a few minutes to check and see what's out there and then come right back. Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and check to see what's out there for that. Overwhelming, isnt it? And thats exactly the problem facing todays prospective homebuyers; not knowing how to sort through all of the information that is offered to them when buying a home. Do you know what the other problem is? Iro... By Don Berthiaume CLICK HERE TO READ MORE... |
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