Until this year, the city of Seattle did well to side-step the sub-prime meltdown that has been wreaking havoc across the country. But the city has not been so fortunate this year, The rate of foreclosures has been steadily increasing, although it is still not as high as in some other cities such as Los [...]
Entries from May 2009
Investment Opportunities in the Seattle Bank Foreclosures Market
May. 30th, 2009
How To Get Outstanding Testimonials From Your Real Estate Clients
May. 30th, 2009
Glowing testimonials from your clients are wonderful to have as you promote your real estate business. But how do you get them? First and foremost, you need to ask. Many very happy clients will go on their merry way in life, and not think about writing a note or testimonial. While they love you and [...]
California Repo Homes Are Posing Problems For All Concerned
May. 29th, 2009
California State has seen one of the worst concentrations of foreclosures. The entire landscape is dotted with California repo homes – residential houses that have been taken over or repossessed by the banks or lenders after having failed to sell them at auctions. These California repo houses are posing problems for all concerned – the [...]
Landlord Furniture – Furniture for Landlords
May. 29th, 2009
As a landlord, furniture presents a puzzling question about how best to maximise profits; whether to rent the property furnished or unfurnished. While providing furniture for tenants may mean they are willing to pay higher rent, it needs to be weighed up against the time and effort the landlord will need to spend managing the [...]
Important Information for those with Buy to Let Properties – Furniture Fire Safety Regulations
May. 29th, 2009
If you are a landlord of a rental property, you hold important responsibilities and legal obligations which you need to be aware of. Renting a furnished property means that the furniture provided must meet the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 1988, with 1993 amendments which became effective in January 1997. The Furniture and Furnishings [...]
Real Estate Tips: Why Baton Rouge Is The Perfect Place To Live
May. 28th, 2009
Baton Rouge can be a great place to buy real estate. If you are looking to relocate or buy some investment property, then Baton Rouge can be a great place to consider. Located in Louisiana, Baton Rouge can be a great place to consider purchasing real estate. The city is up and coming, and there [...]
Riverside County Bank Foreclosure Homes – Golden Opportunity for Investors
May. 28th, 2009
Riverside county bank foreclosure homes are a golden investment opportunity for investors for buying a vacation home at discounts like never before. If you are in search of a home that is reasonable and is having awe-inspiring locale, your search ends at Riverside county bank foreclosures. Riverside county bank homes are repossessed homes by the [...]
Real Estate Tips: Find The Perfect Property In Louisiana
May. 28th, 2009
Many people are looking to relocate their family or business. If you are one of these people, then Louisiana real estate can be a great starting point to consider. Louisiana can be a great place to move. Located in the southern portion of the United States of America, Louisiana is a diverse state that offers [...]
Bank Owned Foreclosures Are a Class Above The Rest
May. 28th, 2009
Bank owned foreclosures are properties repossessed after the foreclosure sale public auction. In the case of foreclosure processes through courts, banks follow the legal proceedings against the defaulted property owners and file a law suit in the county court. The process is a long drawn one by proving the default of the barrowers with documents, [...]
HUD Homes Are Government Properties You Can Buy
May. 28th, 2009
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the service wing of the US Government to help American citizens, in line with the Government’s policy to provide homes for the homeless. It has devised beneficial programs to be implemented to help people in various ways. For example HUD’s Homeless Assistance Programs consist of Supportive Housing [...]