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Home Office Feng Shui
Whether you believe in the Oriental powers of Feng Shui or not, there are an increasingly large number of people who do. Feng Shui is said to make you more aware of how your environment affects your state of mind. Business people in Asia have...
Home Security Locks and Hinges
Having dealt with the doors on your home in article 3, next I
would like to take a look at locks and hinges.
Many homes use the lock-in-knob, this offers you convenience but
it does not offer security from break ins. The fact is that...
Scented Candles – Take Me AWAY!
Remember the old Calgon commercial—"Take me away Calgon!" There's only one thing that can take you away faster than a Calgon bath, and that's a scented candle. Whether you want a breath of fresh spring air, or you want to transport yourself to a...
Selling Your Home - A FSBO's Guide to Keeping It Safe
Home sellers not only need to think like a realtor in finding potential buyers for their homes, they also need to think like a personal security agent.
Sellers need to keep their safety in mind when prospecting potential buyers. The real...
The Final Walk Through
So you've bought a house. The paperwork is signed and in order, and all that remains is your final walk through. Wait! Your job isn't over.
The final walk through can be a crucial step in the home-buying process. While it's true that home...
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Buying Foreclosed Properties: Important Pitfalls
Many people have started looking at foreclosed properties as a new, cheap real estate investment. Properties at foreclosure sales often sell at a substantial discount, so you can get a very good deal in many cases. There are several problems you have to watch out for, however, so be careful.
First, you need to know the status of the liens on the property. You can’t just go in bidding and expect that you’ll come out owning the property - you need to know who has initiated the sale and what your state law is regarding junior and senior liens. Many houses don’t just have a single mortgage - they will have been used as security for multiple debts. A lot of would-be investors get burned this way - they buy a house for what they think is a good price, only to find out that there is still a large debt outstanding which they either have to pay or lose the house to yet another foreclosure sale. You’ll need to do a title search to find out whether there are any other loans, and you need to be familiar with state law on this subject.
Second, you should watch out for houses
which you know nothing about. Don’t just rush in bidding based on the listed information - that’s the biggest newcomer mistake. You need to know something about the property and it’s condition - remember, the current person living there has just lost their house. They often don’t think twice about damaging it, and their anger at the bank can result in financial losses for you.
About the Author: Teve Torbes makes up stuff and then claims he knows everything. Ask Mark if you don't believe me. He has web sites, including http://www.fleascontrol.com/dog-fleas.htm, and its less impressive relatives, http://www.fleascontrol.com/cat-fleas.htm and http://www.fleascontrol.com/flea-treatment.htm.
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