Friday, September 29, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
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Friday, September 22, 2006
10 real estate deal-wreckers
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it, the old proverb goes, so as the real estate market marks time before firing up again in the spring, it's a good time to mull over some of the more common things "not-to-do" to clear a trail for a happy home sale or purchase.
Here are my picks for 10 mistakes to avoid in 2006:
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Soaring insurance costs threaten Florida's real estate industry, survey says
Florida's property insurance crisis threatens the state's commercial real estate market and ultimately, Florida's economy, an industry survey by the University of Florida Center for Real Estate Studies says.
When homeowners are desperate to sell
Sellers are offering perks like car leases and granite countertops to drum up interest. If that fails, they may try to sell for less than they owe on the home.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Determining values in a cooling market is not easy
In cooling real estate markets, it's the hottest question: How do you value a specific piece of property when local home sales are down 20 percent to 40 percent from last year, inventories of unsold homes have ballooned by 200 percent or more, and all the trend lines are pointing negative?
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Making your house ready to sell in a slowing real estate market
If for-sale signs have sprouted like weeds in your neighborhood and the grass is growing up around them, it's no time to panic, say real estate experts.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Owners of old homes take hit on insurance
Many insurers are adding steep surcharges to policies that cover homes more than 20 years old -- even if they have been updated to meet the code.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Help me claim it!
Help Me Claim It!™ is the residential property owners’ concise, step-by-step insurance claim handbook. We address everything from household storm preparation, pre-storm and post-storm documentation, as well as building and personal property claim preparation. Most importantly, we have included guidelines for you to follow when communicating and negotiating with your insurance company. Understanding the claim process and having a course of action at your fingertips when you need it the most should increase your chances for a more equitable insurance claim outcome.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Show me the money!
200 people protest at county commission chambers about the housing agency’s problems and a lack of affordable homes.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
7 creative ways to buy your first house
So you want to buy a place of your own but can't figure out how to pull together the necessary cash and financing? If you're willing to think creatively, there are several offbeat ways to buy your first home.