May 08, 2009

Contract for Deed

Contract for deed is a real estate technique used when sellers finance all or part of the mortgage loan. The seller executes a contract which details the terms of the sale. Both the seller and buyer must sign the contract and have it notarized in order for it to be legally binding. The seller retains the property deed until contract terms are fulfilled.

The most common uses of contract for deed include lease-to-own, land contracts, and seller carry back mortgages. While contract for deed has been used for decades, this type of financing has become quite popular in recent months.

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December 03, 2007 | Comments: 3

Realastate is it a good investment?

Although the realastate market is currently in a slump, experts predict it will rebound in the near future. Savvy investors know now is the time to get in on great real estate deals that can yield plenty of profits in the future.

If you are just starting out in the realastate game, you will want to learn all there is to know before shelling out your hard earned cash. There are numerous types of realastate investments including houses, apartment buildings, condos, retail centers, office buildings, undeveloped land and real estate investment trusts (REIT).

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October 30, 2007

How to Find the Perfect Realistate Agent

Realistate agents are licensed professionals who represent a buyer or seller in real estate transactions. Most agents work on a 100 percent commission basis and their income is dependent on locating suitable properties and closing deals.

There are two types of realistate agents -- Buyer's Agents and Seller's Agents. If you are buying property, you want to work with a Buyer's Agent. If you are selling property, you will want to work with a Seller's Agent.

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October 15, 2007

Realstate Defined

Realstate is a legal term used to describe land and anything that is permanently attached to the land. Attachments include houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, warehouses and commercial buildings such as hospitals, offices and shopping centers.

Real estate investing is a term used to describe the purchase of realstate for profit. In the past real estate investing was available only to the wealthy. Today, nearly anyone can invest in property -- even if they have little money.

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September 23, 2007

Real Estate Notes and Land Contracts

Real estate notes and land contracts are legal documents created when one individual sells real estate or land to another individual. Also referred to as "real estate receivables," these notes are used to secure real estate transactions; particularly when the seller provides private financing.

When real estate notes and land contracts are privately financed by the property owner, it is referred to as seller carry back financing. In this type of financial arrangement, the property owner acts as the lending institution. Some sellers carry back only a portion of the loan, while others agree to finance the entire amount.

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September 11, 2007 | Comments: 1

Realestate Investing Tips and Tricks!

Investing in realestate can be a rewarding and profitable experience. But, before diving in it's imperative to have a solid understanding of the process involved. After all, realestate investing does require money. You'll want to learn everything you can about the pros and cons of playing the realestate game before shelling out your hard earned cash.

Basically, there are two ways to make money in realestate investments. First, you can acquire appreciation on property you buy directly. Second, you can invest in realestate financial instruments such as shares of real estate investment trusts (REIT) or stocks of housing developers.

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August 29, 2007

"Hot" Real Estate Market? The flood gates are about to open.

Real estate investors are always on the lookout for properties they can buy and sell in a short period of time. Oftentimes, these properties are located in a "hot" real estate market. A "hot" market means that properties in the area are selling quickly and/or market prices are increasing.

Hot real estate markets include oceanfront and mountain view locations, metropolitan cities, gated communities, and activity-based communities such as those featuring golf courses. A lesser known hot market is sustainable living communities where homes are manufactured from recycled materials and powered by solar panels and windmills.

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August 17, 2007

Real Estate Notes Why You Need to Invest in Them

Sell your real estate note, save your credit rating, neatly dispose of your property, and get you cash in hand…fast.

When you hold a real estate note, you hold paper; an IOU that's worthless in the short-term but extremely valuable in the long-term…or so it seems.

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