Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // June 25, 2015
A residential property appraisal helps establish a home’s market value, or the likely sales price that the property would fetch if offered in a competitive real estate market. Whenever someone uses a home or other type of real estate as security for a loan, the lender will order an appraisal to be conducted by a […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // June 17, 2015
Want to get the best mortgage deal for buying a new home? You’ve heard its tougher to get a mortgage to buy a home today but there is financing available. Even though it may be more challenging to get a home loan today, with a little preparation you can ensure you get a great deal […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // June 10, 2015
If you’re in bad financial shape, you may find that you’re in danger of losing your home. Although it’s not an ideal situation, knowing the difference between foreclosures and short sales can help you out during a tough time. You may find that you have more options than you previously thought. Most people immediately jump […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // June 5, 2015
Hybrid Loans Hybrid loans won’t save you quite as much money as pure ARM (Adjustable-Rate Mortgage) but they are cheaper than a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and they limit your risk. They are especially popular among buyers who don’t plan to be in their new home for more than ten years. Hybrids give you a […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // May 27, 2015
How You Can Improve Your Credit Score Improving a credit score does not happen overnight. Why? It’s because most creditors only report to the bureaus once a month. But there are a few steps you can take right now to start cleaning up your credit blemishes and here they are: Always remember to pay your […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // May 5, 2015
A new home incentive scam has potential buyers on the lookout for people with bad intentions. However, are home incentive programs really a scam? More importantly, how can you avoid them and still buy a home before property prices and interest rates go up further? U.S. home builders were rocking earlier this year. They were […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // August 12, 2014
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // August 12, 2014
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // August 12, 2014
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
Posted by Earl Tsuneyoshi // August 12, 2014
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]