Month: June 2018

To sell your house privately can be an exciting challenge for most people but can also be a daunting task especially if you’ve never done it before. While selling your house privately is never as easy as you think, it’s certainly a feasible way to avoid paying thousands of dollars in commission to a real estate agent. If you’re confident you can do it or just want to give it a go, you’ll need to know the ways in which you can market your house so that you receive a quick hassle-free sale as well as achieving the best sale price possible. Here are several ways that you can market and sell your house privately… Sell Your House Privately – Tip # 1: Internet The Internet is probably the most utilised form of contact for buyers looking for a house so you should have your house listed on the Internet, but on probably no more than two websites (any more than two is unnecessary). Unfortunately the major sites realestate.com.au and domain.com.au don’t allow private sellers to list their houses for sale. However there is a loophole…several private listing real estate websites actually subscribe as members to the above websites. So if you list your house with these private listing sites they’ll automatically list your house on whichever of the major two sites that they’re subscribed to (for a price)....

Referred to as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” San Jose is built upon innovation. Possessing one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies, it’s also home to more millionaires and billionaires per capita than any other U.S. city. Because of this, when you decide to sell your house fast due to illness, inheritance, relocation, or divorce, you’ll have plenty of buyers with deep pockets ready to make a purchase. With over 1,000 properties available in San Jose as of May 2018, buyers have plenty of choices. However, since the median sale price of a home in the city is $1.1 million, when you sell your house fast due to illness, relocation, divorce, or inheritance, you’ll have a distinct advantage over many other sellers. Since you’ll be able to sell your property at a price that will be lower than many others, buyers will know they are getting a great deal, and will be lined up to make one offer after another. And because the city has one of the five most expensive housing markets in the nation, your property will be viewed very favorably, since you’ll have the flexibility to accept a lower offer than many would have to make on similar properties. Whether it’s a family seeking a first home, a retired couple wanting to downsize and cut expenses, or a young professional seeking a great home at an affordable...

Experts say that home inspection business will rise this year. Banks, like homebuyers, now go out of their way to make sure that the properties they're selling are indeed salable, or find out if those properties have any value at all. This could also mean that homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, will be more meticulous than ever in choosing homes for sale in the residential real estate market. This is just logical really, as homebuyers would not just want their hard-earned money and newly purchased home to go down the drain, literally. With this said, and with too many homes for sale in the market today, home buyers (most especially) and sellers alike would still ask, "Is a pre-sale inspection necessary?" If you're a seller, and you want your "old" house to be sold right away, it's a resounding "yes." If you're a buyer, a first-time homebuyer at that, then you need to be assured of a purchased home that is in excellent condition, and that simply means, peacefully livable, with no fuss. That would be affirmative, too. Say, you are pondering on buying one among Cedar Park homes for sale in an online listing, you might observe that some homes for sale in Cedar Park real estate have either undergone remodeling, improvements, or even minor and major constructions. This will give you an idea if the home you'd like...

Property tax reduction: According to a survey, over 60% of property owners are over assessed by the city taxation authorities. The most shocking fact is to know that less than 2% of the property owners requested re-assessment and still 58% of the owners are paying tax on their over-assessed property. People may feel surprised to know that 70% of owners win their case and enjoy the reduced property taxes. Therefore, it is important for the house owners to scrutinize their annual property levy assessment. Have you ever think that your property is over-assessed? If yes, then carry out the research. Contact your taxation authority to know your property tax assessment. However, if the owners find their property is over scrutinized and become successful in collecting the strong evidence, they can save $200-$3000 dollars about every year. However, the savings value may vary depending on number of factors such as your property, tax rate of your city, over-assessed amount of your property, etc. Getting property tax reduction is not at all a complicated job for the house owners. It will take certain time to understand the process and how to present your appeal in front of authorities. When you are planning to file a property tax appeal, collect enough and suitable evidence to prove your appeal. If you file a property tax protest, but fail to produce suitable evidence to...

If you’re moving to a new town or section of your city, living in rental homes instead of buying property can give you a preview of the area. You can drive by, spend time in, and even walk through neighborhoods but it’s not until you actually live there that you know what it’s really like. By signing a year lease, you’ll know whether this is where you want to put down roots. First, you have to find rentals that are close to where you’d like to buy. Next, you’ll need to see what it’s like to commute to and from work or school. Finally, you’ll get to find out what the scene is actually like, up close and personal. Finding rental homes that fit your budget and align with your desires is step number one. Typically, you shouldn’t plan to pay more for rent than one-quarter to one-third of your monthly take home pay. For example, if you make $2,000/month, you should only look at places that cost $500 to $660 per month. If you opt for a more expensive place, you’ll be sorry. You’ll also need to consider the amenities you desire. Do you need a yard for the kids and dog? Does the idea of sharing one bathroom with your family members make you break into a cold sweat? Then find a place that fits your needs...