Home Buyer Info
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo
If you love living in an urban environment or you don’t want nosy neighbors spying on you through their windows, a condo becomes your best move. But if you want to have a little gardening space and you love open spaces, forget living in a condo. A condo [...]
ResortLock Automated Door Locks
There are so many reasons you should get a door lock from ResortLock for your vacation rental. No longer will you have to worry about the safety of your property, or the hassle of keeping track of keys and changing the locks when keys are lost.
Take Control Of Your Property
You Control Access – Is your [...]
Oracode Keyless Lock System
The Oracode Keyless Lock System is an excellent way for vacation rental home owners and real estate professionals to manage the security of their property via the internet.
Oracode access systems are electronic push-button keyless door locks, with each user being assigned a time-sensitive traceable code.
The Oracode Keyless Lock System
-Codes for single use or preset duration [...]
Choosing a Foreclosed Home Could Be the Way to Go
Choosing a Foreclosed Home Could Be the Way to Go
Many homebuyers are overwhelmed by the difficulties or risk associated with homes that are in foreclosure and are hesitant to look into the positive side of considering choosing one. The truth is that the risk can be handled, and properties that have been foreclosed can be [...]
Reasons to Be Cautious When Considering the Purchase of a Foreclosed Home
Reasons to Be Cautious When Considering the Purchase of a Foreclosed Home
With so many homes in foreclosure, people with a little money available are looking at the chance to get a great house at a bargain price. In many cases, this can be the perfect way to buy that ideal home that otherwise they might [...]
Incredible Agent Real Estate Lead Network
Do you know what it takes to be an incredible agent? It may be easier than you think.
Started in 2002 by Damon Pace, a licensed Real Estate professional, Incredible Agent helps Realtors generate, manage, and convert leads through a network of over 170 real estate websites throughout the United States and Canada. Known as Homes [...]
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extention Information
It’s not too late! You may still be able to take advantage of the Government’s First-Time Homebuyer Credit.
With the passing The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, Congress extended the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and expanded who qualifies.
Before you rush out and start looking for your dream home, read the following things the IRS [...]
Homes.com iPhone and Blackberry Apps
What could be better than having your listings featured on Homes.com? How about having those same listings featured on iPhones and Blackberries around the world!
More than 2.5 million Homes.com listings are now available on your iPhone or Blackberry, as a fast and flexible real estate search App.
The Homes.com Real Estate Search App’s key features include:
- [...]
City of Modesto Home Repair Grants
Residents of Modesto, California listen up!
The City of Modesto is offering its residents home repair assistance through a variety of grants.
Emergency Home Repair Program (EHRP)/Disabled Access Assistance Program (DAAP)
These programs provides financial and technical assistance to repair or eliminate emergency conditions in homes, including critical health and safety hazards and assistance for disabled persons in [...]
OnlyOpenHouses.com – Open House Listings
Open house listings in the newspaper are an effective way to reach potential buyers, but if you combine it with an awesome presence on the Internet via OnlyOpenHouses.com, you can reach thousands more.
With top search engine placement and traditional advertising, OnlyOpenHouses.com is the only on-line resource to search for open houses in your area and [...]
Real Estate Companies Offering Syndication Services
There are a variety of technology companies that specialize in syndicating your real estate listings information out to numerous other websites.
Below is an alphabetical list of some syndication websites that I’ve come across…..
A La Mode
Ecampaignpro.com
Edgeio
For Sale Marketer
GoSmart Solutions
Incredible Agent
ListHub
LotsaPeoples.com
MLBroadcast
Point2
Postlets
RealBird
Realivent
Realty Generator
Syndafeed
U.S. Cybertek, Inc.
vFlyer
Be sure to let me know if I’m missing a technology provider [...]
Tried Renting Appliances & Rent To Own Furniture To Save Money?
You Can Manage Your Expense Outlay at Moving Time by Renting Appliances Instead of Buying
Buying a new home is a formidable expense. Then on top of all that expense there are so many unexpected things you have to get just to enjoy your new home, it can be quite a burden. Major appliances are probably [...]
Ancient Rules Of A Feng Shui Office
The Basic Guidelines of the Ancient Rules of Feng Shui
You’ve probably heard the term “Feng Shui.” But do you know what it’s about? Feng Shui is basically a body of guidelines for arranging the home environment, using ancient principles, in which everything flows in a harmonious way to create a more tranquil setting throughout the [...]
Do It Yourself Solar PV Systems Instruction Slides
We’re in the middle of a recession and the environment is falling apart – you want to do something, but you just can’t afford it; you know that solar power is the way to go, but have no idea where to start.
If you’re good with tools and are able to follow directions, you’ll love these [...]
You Can Make the Bathroom Better Without Spending Too Much
You Can Make the Bathroom Better Without Spending Too Much
Sprucing up your bathroom can turn out to be one of the most effective investments you can make. Careful studies have shown that improvements in the appearance of the bathroom pay off big when it comes to home values. Therefore, making the bathroom look more attractive [...]
Best Ways to Get a Deal on a Newly Built California Home
Best Ways to Get a Deal on a Newly Built California Home
When you are in the situation of looking for a home and you have decided on a newly constructed home, it will be of the highest importance to make a good transaction and get your money’s worth, since so much money is at stake. [...]
Don’t Let Closing Costs In A Pleasanton Real Estate Transaction Surprise You
Don’t Let Closing Costs in a Real Estate Transaction Surprise You
If you are going to buy a home, you should know the closing costs that are typically involved in any real estate transaction. In some cases, the seller will pay part of the closing costs if you negotiate it and the seller agrees, but there [...]
Saving Up for the Down Payment on a Home Is Within Your Reach
Saving Up for the Down Payment on a Home Is Within Your Reach
It seems the most difficult part of something is at the beginning. For many people one of the hardest hurdles to buying a new home to be overcome in preparing to make a home purchase is saving up for the down payment that [...]
Domania Home Price Check – Online Home Appraisal
Thinking about selling your home? Curious how much the homes around you have sold for? Want to make sure the house you’re buying is priced right?
Come on over to Domania, where the easiest access to home values and real estate tools are all geared to help you with your property search.
When trying to understand the [...]
RealtyTrac Real Estate Foreclosure Listings
RealtyTrac’s nationwide database of real estate foreclosure listings includes all types of pre-foreclosure and foreclosure homes, from properties in default and short sale opportunities, to foreclosed properties on the auction block.
Search coast to coast for that perfect foreclosed property – RealtyTrac makes it easy. They do all the leg work and show you only the [...]
Zillow.com Pleasanton CA Home Values
Zillow.com is so many things to so many different people.
A premier online destination for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals alike, Zillow.com has become one of the largest real estate websites in the United States.
Each month Zillow.com welcomes over 8.5 million unique visitors, of which:
90% already own a home
70% are actively buying a home
54% [...]
Tax Title Services Offers Title Insurance For Property Tax Sales
Listen up Real Estate Investors, Tax Title Services has something to tell you.
Are you having a terrible time getting title insurance for properties you’ve obtained from defaulted tax liens, without having to go through court foreclosure action?
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a process that would eliminate the need for quiet-title actions, thus providing [...]
Is Your Property In The Williamson Act
Enacted in 1965, The California Land Conservation Act – more commonly known as the Williamson Act – allows the State to protect its agricultural land by offering the land owners a reduction in their property taxes in exchange for not selling off the land for urban sprawl.
Currently the Williamson Act is protecting 16.9 million of [...]
Why Pleasanton Home Ownership Is Still Worthwhile
Why Home Ownership Is Still Worthwhile
Despite the number of home foreclosures, being a homeowner is still better than renting a house. It is, of course, a huge financial commitment, but the money you invest in a home that is a good value will eventually provide a good return. In addition to that, there are other [...]
Will You Be Happier in a Resale Home or a New Pleasanton Home?
Will You Be Happier in a Resale Home or a New Home?
New home or an older one? Most people will start off with a preconceived notion of what kind they like, but it is a consideration that deserves some careful analysis. Depending on what kind of a home you’re in the market for, this could [...]
Fully Booked Rentals – How to Make Your Vacation Property Work for You
Have you ever thought about renting out your second home while you’re not using it? Given the state of the economy these days, it may not be such a bad idea.
FullyBookedRentals is geared towards those who have second homes or investment properties that they’d like to rent out as a vacation home, but don’t have [...]
Takeyourpet.com – Pet Friendly Cabins & Motels
Takeyourpet.com has thousands of members and has become one of the largest internet membership clubs for traveling pet owners.
With your membership to Takeyourpet.com, you’ll be privy to:
Up to 30% savings on lodging – get discounts at thousands of pet friendly hotels, resorts, motels, etc.
Pet friendly lodging directory – the largest online directory of pet friendly [...]
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers and How You Can Avoid Them
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers and How You Can Avoid Them
Even if you have done it numerous times, buying a home is a substantial step. There are many decisions you must make whenever you buy a home. In this article we describe the most common mistakes that home buyers tend to make and some suggestions [...]
What Are Typical Mortgage Payments
Just wanted to go thru a couple of typical monthly mortgage payments at different amounts…
Here’s a simple mortgage calculator if you want to play around. All the calculations I did are at 8% interest, a 30 year term and a 10% down payment.
Home price: 100,000
Down Payment: 10,000
Financed: 90,000
Principal & Interest Monthly Payment: $660
Principal, Interest [...]
What Are Typical Vacation Rental Expenses?
What Are Some Typical Vacation Rental Expenses?
Things car really start to add up quick. Here’s a quick list of a few monthly expenses you may have to pay for if you own a vacation rental.
Cable TV $50.00
Internet $50.00
Telephone $30.00
Cell Phone $55.00
Water $ 60.00
Electricity $100.00
Gas/Propane $100.00
Garbage $40.00
Driving/Gas To Clean Unit $100.00
Home Insurance $50.00
Vacation Rental Insurance Policy [...]
