Monthly Archives: November 2011

Whether you’re flipping houses or just waiting on the market to improve, there are a few things that every real estate investor should know. You can make your experience painless and profitable as long as you follow these tips.

Now that the weather’s getting colder, anyone who’s selling a house should start preparing for the winter market. While houses tend to be harder to sell when snow is on the ground, you can still find a buyer – as long as you keep your curb appeal high. Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your real estate investment looks like a winter wonderland.

If you’re buying or selling a home, you’re probably going to be working through a real estate agent. While these agents can be excellent allies when trying to navigate the complicated world of real estate, you should make sure that whoever you’re working with is also working for you to the best of their capacity. Here are some questions to ask your potential realtor to gauge how helpful they’ll be at finding you a new home or a buyer for the one you own.

A bedroom community of Hartford and New Haven, Rocky Hill is often cited as one of the best small towns for commuters in America. However, there’s much more to the town than a few freeways. Its large parks, great fishing and quaint shops should make it a hit for anyone buying a house in Connecticut.

Foreclosure rates are higher than ever, and the last thing anyone selling a home needs is for the bank to seize one of their neighbor’s real estate investments. Just one foreclosure in a neighborhood can drive down the property value of the surrounding houses, but luckily there are steps you can take to keep your equity intact. Here are a few you should try:

Point Loma is a mid-sized seaside community located on a hilly peninsula just outside of America’s Finest City. With breathtaking views, a wide variety of wildlife and excellent beaches, the neighborhood is the closest to the California dream that anyone buying a house in San Diego can be.