Any Sally and Sam Homebuyer can look at a home and decide whether it is attractive. They might notice it is freshly painted in pleasing colors, has the requisite number of rooms, a cook’s kitchen and is located in a location with top schools. But what about less obvious parts of the house? It takes […]
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For some of the best deals in real estate, you have to dig a little deeper below the surface. It’s tough to find good discounts on homes from a real estate agent, since often times they will be selling them for as much as possible to satisfy both the homeowner they represent and pad their […]
The notion of a “final walk-through” seems to confuse both buyers and sellers of homes. Here is an explanation of a walk-through. Walk-Throughs What is a walk-through? What is its purpose? Is it important or just a formality? Can it be used to re-negotiate the terms of the contract at the last minute? Let’s look. […]
Listen to advertisements for mortgages and you will hear everything under the sun regarding terms. So, what exactly is a down payment for a house? What Is A Down Payment For A House Considering today’s market prices for homes and how they have drastically risen, mortgages have become a necessity when purchasing a home. With […]
What is a Condotel? Is it a condominium? Is it a hotel? Well it’s a combination of both. It’s also one of the hottest types of investment properties around the world and now available in Philippines. Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster Suites in Metro Manila is a condo Hotel (Condotel) in Shaw Boulevard close to […]
You’ve decided to make the plunge and sell you home. More than a few people have innocently asked me, “What happens to my mortgage when I sell my home?” What Happens to My Mortgage When I sell My Home If you own a home, you undoubtedly are carrying a mortgage on it. A mortgage is […]