My Life As A Realtor

6 Tips For Buying a Short Sale

2011-11-14T12:48:00.000-08:00

There’s some truly amazing bargains to be had on Hilton Head Island short sales if you’re fortunate to get one of these great deals. To get the best deal, it's important to follow some critical tips when setting out to buy Hilton Head Island short sales. This short list will give you the basics of buying Hilton Head Island short sales in the current market.

1. Know Exactly What You’re Looking For
Make sure you know what you want in a home, how much you can afford to pay, and where you want to live.

2. Know the Market Where You Buy
You need to know the local market. Seek the help of a real estate agent to assist you with this.

3. Get Your Financing in Order
Talk with your bank or mortgage company to find out how much you can afford and get a letter of preapproval. When you make an offer on a short sale, financing or proof of funds must be in place.

4. Look at Properties Inside and Out
Once you know what you want, it's time to view properties. Viewing properties is a process. You should start with a list of properties that interest you. A real estate agent can help you gain entry into the properties you want to see.

5. Make the Offer
The offer you make will be based on a few main factors:
* How long has the property been on the market?  
* Are there other offers?
* Competition in the price range

If the property has been on the market for a long time, going low makes sense. For short sales, you will often wait for weeks or months for an answer from the banks, so patience is needed. You have a better chance of going low with short sales. The decision on making an offer on a property is yours and depends upon you more than anything else. A real estate agent can offer guidance, but you need to make the decision.

6. Once Your Offer is Accepted
Once your offer is accepted you must get a property inspection done. An inspection is necessary for you to protect yourself. If things are found that require repair you can use this to negotiate your price down or if the repairs are more than you want to deal with you can walk away from the property. You won’t get your property inspection fee back but you’ll get your deposit fee returned.

property in the Dominican Republic

2011-07-12T04:05:00.000-07:00

If you hoping to purchase property in the Dominican Republic and use it as a rental property here's a deal you might be interested in. If you purchase a condo or villa through West Indies Real Estate, they will give you a free listing on their rentals section for one year. You completely manage and administer your listing yourself so you can change it at any time. All inquiries come directly to you, giving you complete control over rental periods and tenants.

The property in the Dominican Republic that you buy can be handled any way you wish really. If you'd prefer to have someone manage the rentals for you then the rental agents at West Indies can provide that service to meet your needs. Having been in business for over 25 years they're quite knowledgeable about not only real estate but the Dominican Republic as well.

Holden Beach Oceanfront Homes

2011-05-19T14:17:00.000-07:00

If you're looking around for a place to relocate to you should check out the Holden Beach Oceanfront Homes available. With the price of homes at an all time low and interest rates down this is an ideal time to invest in real estate.

For instance, this is an extremely well-maintained oceanfront beach house with established rental history. It has an open floor plan with a large living room and dining area on the 1st floor. There is beautiful ceramic tile and new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and dining area. There's a 2nd living room/den upstairs. There is decking off the upper and lower levels with generous views of the beach and ocean. This house comes fully furnished. Offered at $1,090,000. Call Brunswickland Realty to view more Holden Beach Oceanfront Homes.

At Holden Beach they have the nationally recognized title as one of the premier "Family Beaches" in the U.S. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the beach as well as the natural wildlife that lives in the area.

Ocean Isle Beach was GREAT!

2010-11-30T16:42:00.001-08:00

It is no secret that Ocean Isle is one of the most favorite vacation locations on the coast,

especially for retirees. Thousands of guests come here for the

beach, but they also offer some of the nicest golf in the

country. Ocean Isle Beach provides over 100 championship golf courses

in the area and many are just a short drive away. If you want to experience the best, give Ocean Isle Beach golf

packages a shot.

Ocean Isle Beach rentals

See why now is the ideal time to purchase Sunset Beach property

2009-12-08T19:05:00.001-08:00

So you want to know what life is like here in Sunset Beach ? Ask any local and they will definitely agree that the laid back lifestyle makes owning Sunset Beach North Carolina real estate so enjoyable. Living here is all about enjoying every moment that you can. Everything that you might need is nearby and no one is in a hurry, life in Sunset Beach North Carolina is great!