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December 28th, 2007

Buyers continue to flock to Nevada

Is it Vegas? Who knows, but Nevada once again ranks as the fastest-growing state in the country.

By Dan -- 0 comments

October 19th, 2007

The world’s most expensive homes: Why do we care?

But people shouldn’t be too envious of the owners of these lavish homes. Selling a high-end home is a real struggle in today’s down residential market. How many buyers can there be for a house that retails for $135 million?

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July 30th, 2007

Securing your Most Important Investment…your Home

Most people when asked why they want to buy their own place, they reply back that it is a form of security for them.  In a way it is, because it provides a roof over their heads.  It is also a place where you store your belongings and your most prized possessions.
This same idea […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

July 20th, 2007

5 Things to Consider When Investing in a Rental Propery

Being a landlord is one of the best ways to profit from the real estate industry.  You don’t only profit from the rental income, but also from the appreciation of the property over time.
Here are 5 things to consider when your planning to invest in a rental property:

Rental Income:  Does the property have a good […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

July 18th, 2007

10 “Do-It-Yourself” That Will Help Sell Your Home

Selling your home is not just about finding an agent to sell it for you.  More than anyone else, you’re the one who has the most vested interest in selling your home.  Thus, you should do your share in making sure that your home is in tip top shape during inspections and open houses.  Hiring […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 1 comment

June 29th, 2007

10 Do’s and Don’ts for Making Money in Real Estate

Here are some good and practical tips from HGTV.com to maximize the profit potential of your residential real estate investment:

Do know your market
Do look for cosmetic-only repairs
Do be prepared to do the work yourself
Do know the features that will sell a home quickly
Don’t ignore curb appeal
Don’t procrastinate-if quick revenue is your real aim
Do have budget, […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 3 comments

June 20th, 2007

New Beginnings: 10 Steps to Kick-Start Your Real Estate Millions

Do check out the links in each item for references from my past articles. 

Find an inspiration; a person, a property, a lifestyle that can  motivate you.
Set a goal or a project .
Find a good source of stable income
Set a budget
Have a game plan.
Take action on your game plan!
Learn, Learn, Learn…specially from other’s mistakes and achievements. […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 2 comments

June 13th, 2007

10 Mistakes to Avoid when Buying Real Estate

Janice O’leary of the Boston Globe wrote an informative article about the 10 Mistakes  Buyers Make.  Actually, the 10 items she mentioned are some of the most common mistakes I’ve observed most property buyers make.  She explained each item in detail and gave some real life examples (including hers) for some of the items. 
Here are […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

June 8th, 2007

Family Life After the Mortgage : 10 Common Scenarios Now

Bubble or No bubble, Real Estate from the time of the Baby Boomers has totally changed now.  Some are even saying that with today’s prices, the present generation will mostly be renters. The inflated real estate prices are way too difficult for most people to pay off. 
However for many young families, a house is […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

June 6th, 2007

5 Things to Remember in a “For Sale By Owner”

In the Zillow Blog article "Buying Agent = 4%"  Diane Tuman wrote about a motivated seller offering 4% commission to a buying agent.  In a normal scenario where the commission ranges from 5% to 7% the buying agent/broker and the selling agent/broker equally divides the commission.  Thus, the buying agent/broker at a 5% commission would […]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

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