B & B - How About Running A Bed and Breakfast?

For those home owners already in the bed and breakfast business, this is a busy time of the year. Hanging out the signs again, putting the ‘Vacancy’ sign in the window and generally sprucing up the front of the house.

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Tips for Making Lowball Offers

A common fallout of a real estate buyers market is the tendency for drawing the lowballers out of the woodwork. More and more buyers who may never have considered this type of negotiation, now feel they have the upper hand and are more likely to submit a lower than normal offer.

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Get on The Trolley to a Hot Neighborhood

When looking to purchase a new home there are many factors and considerations that come into play that’ll define the right home for you. One factor, is of course, the neighborhood your home will be in. While some might be looking into already established neighborhoods, where investment is sound and safe, others might be looking to invest in a neighborhood that in the long and short term could become a hot neighborhood. Buying a property in what might become an up and coming neighborhood can be a path to high points and big dollars with your housing investment. But, there are some points to consider when scouting one of these potential neighborhoods.

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Exposed: The Truth About Baby Boomers’ Second Homes

Contrary to the common belief that baby boomers are the richest amongst us, up to date statistics are now telling us that, in this generation, only the same percentage owns second homes as was the case with their parents. And this could even just be because they inherited!

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Exit The Traffic Jams - Buy a Condo

Condos are a great buy, holding their price in a downwards market - and sometimes even increasing their value!

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Buying Your First Vacation Home

It’s a great time in the realty market to buy a vacation home. If you’re searching out your own vacation home, a good rule is to follow the same guidelines as you would for a first home - and then some!

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Investment Property: Ways to Earn

Investing in real estate can be one of the most profitable investments around. Whether the investment makes you money through resale or through rental, it can be very lucrative. But it isn’t without its challenges, and a big investment can also mean a big loss. However there are a few simple ways to play it smart.

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Getting Attention: How to buy in a buyer’s market

You’d think that a buyer’s market would mean that a buyer would have an easy time purchasing a new home. Unfortunately, while a buyers market means there are lots of homes available, it also means that everyone else is out there buying too.

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Signs of Problems When Buying a House

When buying a home, some people put more importance on the color of the walls than the condition of the roof. Paint color is an easy thing to change, but replacing a roof is a costly undertaking. Always hire a trained home inspector before you finally purchase a home, but use these tips as a guideline to help you weed out some of the potentially serious problems during the first walk-through.

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Today’s Economy has Created a Wealth of Opportunity

What would you call the ideal buyers market? How about this scenario:

- House prices at a 4-year low

- 30-year mortgage rates below 6 percent and the possibility of further cuts ahead

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