Monthly Archives: July 2008
Real Estate Listing Agreement: Real Estate Agents Asks About Proper Length
A real estate agent asks about the length of a real estate listing agreement, which governs how long he can take to sell a home. The real estate agent says 90 days is too short a duration for a real estate listing agreement. How long should the real estate listing agreement last? Does Ilyce agree with the real estate agent about the real estate listing agreement?
Real Estate Investing: Single Family Homes Good Investment?
An investor asks about buying a real estate investment. The investor has calculated the return on investment for the real estate investment properties he’s considering. But has he considered other real estate investment issues such as tenant demands and property maintenance? Taking those costs into account may change the investor’s mind about buying a real estate investment.
Finding a Reputable 1031 Exchange Company
When a real estate investor wants to defer taxes on a sale, he might opt for a 1031 exchange. In a 1031 exchange, the investor purchases a similar investment property to replace the original property, and is able to defer any taxes owed. The proceeds from the sale of the original property are held by a 1031 exchange company. 1031 exchange companies are not regulated and some have stolen real estate investors’ funds. You can use a 1031 exchange for other kinds of investments including artwork, antique cars and valuable baseball cards. How can you find a reputable 1031 exchange company?
Easements Are Common In Subdivision Properties
When you buy a property in a subdivision, your property likely has easements around it. In some cases these easements are for utilities. An easement allows a second party, such as a utility company or neighbor, access to property. Easements are legally documented and it’s helpful to consult a real estate attorney to understand them.
Consider Lease Purchase In Tough Housing Market
If you’re trying to sell your home in a tough housing market you might consider offering a lease purchase. In a lease purchase the seller rents the property to a tenant who may later buy it. The tenant puts down a non-refundable option fee which goes toward the purchase of the home. Learn about how lease purchases work and if it’s the right choice for you.
Seller vs. Agent — From Today’s Show
We had a caller today who had gotten divorced in January and her neighbor (who turned out to be a real estate agent) said she had a buyer for her hous…
1031 Exchange Questions You Should Ask
If you’re doing 1031 tax exchanges, you’ll want to make sure that your funds are safe. You don’t want to wake up to find out that some guy skimmed $10…
Buy A Foreclosure And Profit
The foreclosure numbers look awful. As many as 1 in 22 families in Nevada received some sort of foreclosure notice in June 08. The states that are in …
Federal HOPE Housing Hotline And CCCS Of Greater Atlanta Housing Counseling
If you want to see if you qualify for help, call the Federal HOPE Housing Hotline 888-995 HOPE.
You might also want to try CCCS of Greater Atlanta’s…
MovingScam.com
If you’re moving, be sure to check out movingscam.com before you hire someone. There’s a terrible scam where the bill of lading is doubled after your …
