July 2007 - Tips & Tools - RealEstate.com's Town Square

Real Estate Listing Photos: Where to Draw the Line

A good listing photo can go a long way in helping you sell your home. Just don't make it too good to be true. The Internet is rapidly becoming the preferred tool for homebuyers searching for the perfect house. In a recent survey conducted by the National...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2007 4:59 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: listing photos, home listing

Top Six Down Payment Mistakes

About to make a down payment on a home? Here's how to avoid the six most common down payment errors. Deciding how much of a down payment to make on a home is one of the most crucial steps in the mortgage process. The amount you pay up-front is a major...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2007 2:33 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: down payment, debt to income ratio

Is Your Mortgage as Good as it Seems?

by Brenda Spiering – RealEstate.com So you’re about to buy your first home and you’ve been reading up on all the things you need to remember: Make your offer conditional upon a home inspection, get pre-approved for a mortgage, mail out...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2007 4:27 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: mortgage broker

Builders Target Empty Nesters with Luxury Amenities

Active lifestyles drive offerings in today's retirement communities. Home builders scrambling to serve the huge number of empty nesters looking for active, low-maintenance lifestyles are developing communities that reach far beyond the traditional...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2007 4:25 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: amenities, builder

Red Flags When Buying a Home

Watch out for these signs that something might be amiss with the house you're interested in. It’s exciting to shop for a new home, and even more exciting to find one you love. But don’t let that blind you to the little signs of potential...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2007 4:01 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: inspection, moisture, termites, buying a home, buying a house, foundation problems

Your Guide to Moving Up

Tips and advice for moving up into a bigger home. Are you a homeowner planning on moving up to a bigger or more expensive home? Here’s a guide for planning the transition, with tips from real estate professionals on the RealEstate.com broker network...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2007 3:48 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: home, movers

What to Ask When Buying a Condo Pre-Construction

Buying a condo that hasn't been built yet poses its own set of risks. Learn what details you should find out about before you sign that contract. While most people would never sign away tens of thousands of dollars on a car sight-unseen, they do exactly...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2007 1:27 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: condo, pre construction, buying a condo

How to Weather the Real Estate Bubble

You can still come out ahead if you remain calm. San Diego real estate agent Curt Johnson jokes that the way to weather the soft real estate market is “don’t get divorced and don’t lose your job.” It’s his way of saying that...

Published Tue, Jul 24 2007 4:28 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: housing bubble

Outdoor Living Goes Upscale

The living is easy in today's outdoor living areas, with everything from grills and landscaping to pizza ovens, dishwashers and plasma TVs. If your idea of outdoor living is a blow-up kiddie wading pool and a folding lawn chair, you’ve got some...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2007 4:30 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: outdoor living

What You Need to Know About Local Moves

The rules for local moves are different than for interstate moves, so make sure you understand them. Moving across town can be nearly as challenging as moving across country, and you’re hiring movers without the protections of federal agencies that...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2007 3:32 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: local moves

How to Avoid Common Do-It-Yourself Mistakes

Ask yourself these questions before you heft that hammer. Want to make sure your do-it-yourself project doesn’t turn into a screw-it-up-yourself project? Increase your chances of success by asking yourself these questions before you start, courtesy...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2007 3:10 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: home improvement, do-it-yourself, diy

The Art of Buying Foreclosures

Investing in foreclosures could pay off big if you do your homework. The dream of every homeowner and real estate investor is to find a great home at an even better price. Easier said than done, you might say, especially if you don’t have Donald...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2007 1:35 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: foreclosures, HUD

Understanding the Foreclosure Process

Purchasing a home in foreclosure isn't always a bargain. Make sure you understand the process and the potential risks involved. A recent increase in the number of homeowners defaulting on their mortgage payments has caused a corresponding spike in...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2007 4:02 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: public auction, pre foreclosure, short sale, foreclosures

Painless Moving

Don't let moving be a headache – plan ahead to make your move painless. Moving is a pain. Between packing the boxes, taking care of all the details, saying your good-byes, there’s not much that makes moving fun. But, by getting a head...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2007 3:19 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: moving, clutter, packing

Pros and Cons of Open Houses

Internet tours are great, but an old-fashioned open house can still get your house noticed. Open houses once were the preferred way to get as many possible buyers’ eyes as possible on your home. You’d frantically clean, mow and trim ahead...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2007 5:08 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: open house

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