Would you Buy your Home on eBay?

The National Auctioneers Association says real estate auctions are the fastest growing auction type right now with annual sales rising at least $2.2 billion in the past year. That’s a total of $58.5 billion in real estate sales for 2007 alone. Fueled by a rise in foreclosures, it looks like this market is just heating up. Currently the statistics say that people will drive up to 1.3 hours to attend auctions of interest and 75% of them bring the whole family. But what happens when you mash the trend to buy and sell homes at auction with the Internet?

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How Many Homes Should I See?

Many buyers, though especially first-time buyers, wonder how exactly to go about the home-buying process. Specifically, many wonder how many homes they should look at before deciding on one that is right for them. There isn’t always one simple answer for that question, as it really depends on your needs, the specific market you are looking at, and a bit of luck as well.

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The Ins And Outs of Buying and Selling

While buying and selling real estate can be exciting, it is also very challenging, and can be stressful at times. Because of the conflict created by both the buyer and seller and trying to get the most out of a real estate deal, negotiations can drag on and closings can be delayed. But a win/win situation is possible.

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Buying a Retirement Home? Plan Ahead

If you are planning to relocate for your retirement, or simply want a new home in the same community, you are probably looking for a nice home to retire to. Well this is the perfect time to plan a little further ahead.

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Homes: A Tax Shelter You Can Live In

Tax and legal benefits may not be the first things on the minds of home buyers, but they provide some of the best reasons for owning a home. Well-informed buyers know that homes double as great tax shelters, allowing owners to deduct tens of thousands every year for a wide variety of income tax categories. The best part is that they provide a tax shelter you can actually live in.

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Ask Three Little Questions Before Buying a House

Shopping for a house can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many factors to consider, it’s easy to fill your head and become frustrated. One simple mental exercise can help get through this storm of emotions and help you focus on what you really want. Before you go out shopping consider the following three questions:

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Bidding Wars: How to Win the Home of Your Dreams

In hot markets, multiple offers and bidding wars on properties can quickly become the norm. In such markets a home may be on the market for less than a week or sometimes only a day before it sells. Often homes will sell even before they are registered in the MLS. As a buyer looking in a hot market, it’s important to have the proper ammunition as you enter into these situations. As you can imagine, stress and tension can run high in these fast, high pressure deals, but so long as you are prepared and know what you’re getting into there should be no problem winning the home of your dreams. Here are some helpful hints:

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To Buy or Not To Buy - That is The Question

In 2004, statistics told us that one in ten American residents owned a second home. Home ownership had reached an all time high of 70%.

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Market Your Services to More First-Time Buyers

First time real estate buyers are some of the most valuable clients out there, and the Internet is your best bet for attracting them. That’s because new buyers are generally younger and spend more time doing research before entering the market, all of which adds up to more Internet use. Tech-savvy real estate professionals who can master a few new Internet marketing strategies will have a much easier time connecting with younger buyers, and building their market for the future.

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Buy that Kid a House!

Children have a way of bringing out the best in their parents: drawing out their instincts to provide, to hunt and gather, to educate and guide. Parents want their children to be healthy. They want them to be safe and warm. They want to give them the world. But what about real estate? Is buying a child a house going to far?

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