Pre-foreclosures

Pre-foreclosures: "Hi does any one have suggestions on what is the best way to contact home owners who's properties are in pre-foreclosure. I know you should contact them by direct mail. But what do you say?"
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Other Options For People In Foreclosure

Other Options For People In Foreclosure: "I have 4 people who have called. They are looking for any help to avoid a foreclosure. They have no equity. They have new homes or have been in them only a year or two. So there is not a bunch of repairs that would be conducive to a short sale. Properties are high end, so the cashflow would be negative. Auction is on the first tuesday of February, so there is not much time. I heard of something called a 'cash for keys'. I think that's where a lender gives you cash and takes the deed in lieu of foreclosure. I am not sure. I just want to help. I feel bad for these people looking at me to buy the house, but that's not possible. "
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Investor Reveals 75 Real Estate Mistakes to Avoid

Bob Bruss Real Estate Center: "In this unusual real estate book, 'Successful Real Estate Investing,' experienced real estate investor Robert Shemin shares 75 costly realty mistakes to avoid. He warns of errors he has made with his investments during the last 10 years involving more than 400 properties.
This fast-paced book explains how Shemin started his realty investment career after talking with an old couple, then in their seventies, who looked broke but owned 120 free-and-clear houses netting more than $60,000 per month. After that encounter, the author gave up his 'day job' at age 28 to devote full time to real estate investing. "
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Pros and cons of buying a second home

Bob Bruss Real Estate Center: "If you are thinking about buying a second or vacation home, or a timeshare, first read 'Investing in a Vacation Home for Pleasure and Profit' by James H. Boykin. This impartial new book reveals the pros and cons of buying a vacation home or timeshare. The chapter on timeshares is especially revealing.
Professor Emeritus Dr. James H. Boykin (Virginia Commonwealth University) has created the best of the very few books on this important vacation-home topic. He takes an objective view and, for a college professor, writes in a very interesting, easy-to-understand style."
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Home Sales Up In 2005

nbc4.com - News - Home Sales Up In 2005: "More people bought homes in Virginia in 2005.
According to a Virginia Association of Realtors' home sales survey, about 137,000 home contracts were closed last year. That's up about two percent from 2004.
However, home sales were down last month, compared to a year ago. The report states that the median price for Virginia homes in December was up by more than $10,000 compared to 2004.
Northern Virginia is among the area with the greatest increase in the number of home closings. Other areas that made improvements on the 2005 list include Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Williamsburg and the Chesapeake Bay region."
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Housing slowdown squeezes borrowers

Housing slowdown squeezes borrowers - The Boston Globe: "The number of foreclosure notices filed against Massachusetts homeowners last year reached their highest level since the housing bust of the early 1990s, as homeowners fell behind on their mortgages and lenders began the process of taking back the properties."
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Foreclosures beat U.S. average

Foreclosures beat U.S. average - Nashville - MSNBC.com: "Almost 1 percent of Middle Tennessee homes were foreclosed last year, topping the national average, according to research firm RealtyTrac.
Industry watchers say the popularity of exotic mortgages is partially to blame. "
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How Many Homeowner Insurance Quotes Do I Need To Save Money?

How Many Homeowner Insurance Quotes Do I Need To Save Money?: "Homeowner insurance quotes can vary in the amount they cost you based on a variety of factors � many that you can control. There are of course some variables that are common among all house insurance policies. They include the size of your house in total square feet, the building costs in the area that your property resides in, the materials used to construct your home, the amount of crime in and around your neighborhood and the condition of your home�s plumbing, heating and electrical wiring. Do you live in an area that has numerous natural disasters such as fire, floods or tornados? If so they can add to the insurance costs."
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Home Improvement Loans - How to Afford the Unaffordable

Home Improvement Loans � How to Afford the Unaffordable: "Home improvement involves home repairing and remodeling. Remodeling may include both major and minor renovation work. Major renovation includes bathroom remodeling, redesigning of kitchen, creation of swimming pool, building a new room, etc. Minor renovation includes installing cabinets, painting walls, adding new bathroom fixtures, woodworking, flooring, plumbing and electrical work, installing heating and air conditioning systems, etc. Home improvement also involves repair work."
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Home Improvement - Planning for an Addition

Home Improvement � Planning for an Addition: "One of the most significant of all home improvements is putting on an addition. There are many reasons a homeowner chooses to add an addition to his or her home, from increasing the resale value of the home to adding living space for new family members. Putting an addition on the home is no small project, and it is not one to be taken lightly. There are a number of important considerations, including the following.
The Utilities
It is important to inform the general contractor about any utilities that will need to be relocated during the addition. For example, it may be necessary to bring in plumbing, electricity, telephone or gas lines, and this can mean structural changes to the existing property. Knowing which utilities will need to be relocated will also help the general contractor determine which subcontractors will be needed in order to complete the project"
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Selling Houses Fast (Part 2)

Ron LeGrand - Selling Houses Fast (Part 2): "The first step to success in buying and selling is locating prospects. Without potential buyers it's very hard to sell houses. Frankly, an ad in the newspaper should be enough to attract plenty of prospects if you know how to write the ad and where to put it.
I can't turn this into an ad-writing course, but any ad that gets prospects to call is a good one. Any ad that doesn't is a bad one, or it's in the wrong publication. Make sure your ad gives the prospect a reason to call. Try to include a USP (Unique Selling Proposition): What can you offer that everyone else isn't? "
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Selling Houses Fast

Ron LeGrand - Selling Houses Fast: "One of the most common things people fear about getting into real estate is they're afraid they can't sell the house and somehow they'll get stuck with it. I can understand why this would create anxiety for a beginner because they simply don't have enough facts to overcome the fear. However, if you're not a beginner and this is still a problem, there's no excuse for it. So let's get it fixed right now."
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