Posts Tagged ‘san antonio realtor’
Common Home Buying Mistakes
What are the most Common Mistakes Made by Home Buyers? As a San Antonio REALTOR®, I have had the privilege of working with some great people in every aspect of the real estate industry. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed some of the mistakes made by eager and first time home buyers. Below is a list [...]
The Key to Successful Selling
I am regularly asked by friends and associates for advice on the key to successfully selling their property. The advice I give them is very simple; choose the right real estate agent. This is never quite as simple as it should be, especially in San Antonio where the area is saturated with real estate agents.
First, [...]
1031 Exchange: A Brief Explanation
What is a 1031 Exchange and how can you benefit from it? It is essential that you understand what this is because you can use this as part of your strategy to earn more money. This method is similar to the selling of real estate, and then purchasing different real estate to replace the old. [...]
Tips On Selecting the Perfect New Home Site
In the world of building a new home on acres of land, buying your lot is only the beginning. As you consider where your house will stand, you will want to think through several points. Where the home is built will make as much difference as the style and architecture chosen. Here are a few [...]
Helpful Tips in Short Sale Buying
One of the best ways to build up equity is through buying a short sale. In a nutshell, a short sale is when a lender accepts a sum that is less than the amount borrowed when a property is sold. Below are a few helpful tips in short sale buying.
1. Find a REALTOR® who has [...]
Real Estate Agent Myths
You may have heard horror stories about REALTORS® but do not believe everything you hear, in most cases it turns out to be nothing but a myth. Your REALTOR® is hired by you with a signed representation agreement which states fiduciary duties, obligations, and rights for each party.
A professional REALTOR® seeks to perform at the [...]
5 Practical Options to Enhance Value of Real Estate Property
Home improvements can be a simple project if there isn’t a problem with funds. However, these days most everyone is on a strict budget. Homeowners must set their priorities and carefully assess which home improvement projects can significantly add to the value of their home. In addition, you will have to carefully manage your finances [...]
The Usefulness of Hosting an Open House Debated
Many real estate agents might say that hosting an open house is not a good idea. Typically, open houses require a lot of time, and effort on the part of real estate agents. Most REALTORS will tell you that a home can be moved just as quick using other resources, such as the internet, or [...]
The Effect of Doing a Short Sale on Your Credit Rating
Homeowners who are having trouble with their finances and facing foreclosure often consider doing a short sale in order to avoid the foreclosure process. This is exactly the case now in the real estate market where the subprime adjustable rate mortgage problem has created large-scale foreclosures and tremendously dragged the value of real estate down.
Many [...]
Bargain real estate prices to be found in the US, research confirms
The sellers of more than 25% of residential properties currently on the market in the US reduced the asking price of their home at least once in the past 12 months, according to new research.
The national average price reduction was 10%, but more than 40% of the top 50 major metro areas saw average price [...]
