If you want to invest in real estate, there are a few simple things to keep in mind to be successful as an investor. Real estate or property investors need to buy and manage real estate in order to make a profit through the rental and sale of properties. Those who do not have enough […]

Why do I need a deposit? For many people, saving for a deposit can be quite challenging and this is their main barrier to entering the real estate market. It may seem daunting if you have a family or are currently renting. We get a lot of questions about deposits, so we’ll try to answer […]

Considering the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay a real estate broker to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the 2004 […]

We are entering the time of year when families take a week or two off to travel to some tropical oasis instead of fighting the ice and snow that surrounds most of us. In the back of your mind, you might be wondering if buying or renting a timeshare would be a sound investment. You’ve […]

With thousands of Real Estate websites, finding the right one can be a challenge. Do a Google search and you’ll find the most popular real estate websites like Zillow, Trulia, and Refine. Once you get past the first page, even less popular sites now have the same home search features. So how does a home […]

The Sultanate of Oman has only recently developed compared to its neighbors, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, but the pace of progress has been staggering, to say the least. Its capital, Muscat (pronounced Mus-qat in Arabic) has a lot to offer visitors, from discount shopping, indigenous handicrafts, gold souks, off-road thrills, etc., and […]

Sheffield is a great student friendly city, there is always something going on that makes it an ideal place to spend your student years. Because the city is so student-friendly, there are plenty of great places to find student accommodation. So what should you look for when choosing student accommodation in Sheffield? As the city […]

Pre-foreclosure loans are helpful in stopping foreclosure and for home sales. However, they are also an additional layer of debt. If you’re willing to be responsible in your use, a pre-foreclosure loan can get you out of a bind and help save your credit rating. But be careful from the beginning, if they are used […]

The real profit is made early on, by buying the property you intend to sell at a low price. Because your purchase price is a sure thing. The cost of remodeling, interest on a loan, utilities, insurance, lawn maintenance, finance cost, and what the house ultimately sells for…these are all variables. Many people are eager […]

These days, builders are more likely to use poured concrete foundations than foundations built with concrete blocks. Poured concrete has become more popular for a number of reasons: wall forms that can be quickly set up and taken down, concrete trucks that can go almost anywhere, and modern admixtures and pumping equipment that make “impossible” […]