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Why Do I Need A Real Property Report?

First of all let’s explain what a Real Property Report (sometimes known as an RPR) is.  This is a legal document in the form of a plan or illustration which shows significant visible improvements on or within the property boundaries.  this document is prepared by a surveyor and has the written opinions or concerns of [...]

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Joint Venture Real Estate Investing

Brief Explanation The Joint Venture is by far the most powerful business concept ever conceived. The ability for two or more people to pool their resources together (money, time, skills, etc) to achieve a greater goal, has been the hallmark of the world’s most successful companies and business ventures. The joint venture’s application to real [...]

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What Documents Do Condominium Buyers Need?

There are a large number of documents that buyers of condominiums need to review prior to purchasing a condominium.  Normally a condition will have been written into the purchase agreement that gives time for the seller to supply the documents and for the buyer to review them prior to the buyer agreeing to proceed with [...]

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The #1 Investing Mistake – Fighting Your Emotions

Try an experiment. Pick a stock, a business venture, a real estate area, or another kind of investment and ask your friends and family what they think about it. What do you think will happen? We are willing to bet you get as many different answers (or at least variations of answers), as the number [...]

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What If I Buy Privately? – Do I Even Need An Agent?

We always encourage our clients to keep their eyes open for opportunities. We can’t be everywhere at once, so if you see a house that is being sold privately, it may be an option. If you call the number, view the home or visit an open house, no big deal. But, if you are seriously [...]

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Your Credit Report

Many people do not realize the effect of a bad credit rating until it costs them their dream home or perhaps the ability to obtain a healthy financial lifestyle. The following information, including MUST READ TIPS, will play a key role in safeguarding your financial future. Lenders report your payment history to companies such as [...]

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Finding the Money (A Simple Guide to Getting You Approved)

Let’s be honest, nothing really matters unless you know how you’re going to pay for your next home or investment property. The reality is that anyone (and I mean anyone) can find the money to purchase a home. In fact, we have seen people who are over $70,000 in debt, unemployed, and on the verge [...]

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Avoiding The 10 Biggest Pit Falls When Buying A Home

1. Failing to have your real estate agent provide detailed market analysis on the value of the home you are purchasing.  2. Failing to get a property inspection on the residence you are purchasing. 3. Neglecting to look at the real property report on the property you are purchasing. 4. Making a low ball offer and discouraging the seller from negotiating with you. [...]

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Step By Step Guide To Buying

Step 1 – Get Educated It is so important to get educated on the real estate process and industry. We are talking about one of the biggest investments of most people’s lives; a little time to empower yourself will go a very long way. There are several resources you can turn to for information. The [...]

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Creating A Binding Contract

After working so hard to find a home, then finally agreeing on a price and terms, the last thing you want is for the contract to fall apart because of a technical oversight. Or even worse . . . to be locked into a contract that doesn’t actually protect you. Almost 85% of real estate [...]

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