Buying Holiday Homes In Greece

Greece doesn’t require any introduction, when it comes to speaking about its role in the worldwide tourism. The nation’s timeless ancient history and its unharmed natural landscape, provide with the needed pull for drawing in millions of visitors to its soil each year. But, the story doesn’t stop there, and the recent trends might say, …

Hawaii Real Estate – Paying for Paradise

Where does one even begin to start when discussing the island paradise of Hawaii. Perhaps with an inflated Hawaii real estate market for those considering relocating.  Hawaii Formed by volcanoes, Hawaii is a collection of islands that feel like paradise. In fact, the islands continue to grow with active volcanoes consistently producing new lava flows …

Flipping or Fixing Houses for Profit

What’s the difference between a fixer and a flip?  Many real estate investors make $5,000 to $10,000 or more by flipping houses. These investors buy a home from a distressed seller and resell it quickly for a profit. Just because a seller has serious problems like a pending foreclosure or divorce doesn’t mean the house …

Good time for real estate Investment gains in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a country blessed with great geographical atmosphere. Three mountain ranges run through the country (Stara Planina-The Balkans, The Pirin and the Rhodopes) offering wonderful conditions for skiing in the winter season. The Bulgarian Black sea coast offers a lot of picturesque spots for traveling and spending a nice holiday. You can also practice …

Real Estate Equity: Your Ace In The Hole

Almost 15 years ago, you bought your first home. You’ve been diligent in working and paying on the mortgage, and finally have more equity than mortgage. Ah, the sweet smell of victory, and home ownership. But are you playing the financial investment game as well as you think? Are you missing out on tax savings, …

Americans File Changes of Address Online-And Select Retail Catalogs

Here’s moving news: According to the National Association of Realtors, “home sales remain at historically high levels.” This means address changes filed with the United States Postal Service will likely also remain high: about 45 million a year, Postal Service officials report.  If you’ll be among those moving Americans anytime soon, you should know that …

Commercial Real Estate Definitions – From O to Z

Commercial real estate is distinctly different from residential real estate. The terminology is very different and here is a list of new terms from O to Z.  Commercial Terms Operating Expenses: Just as it sounds, operating expenses are those costs associated with operating a commercial property. Contract and state law typically govern the exact nature …

First Time Buyers – Getting On The Property Ladder

Getting a foothold on the property ladder is not easy – particularly these days with property prices above the amount most people’s salaries can cover.  Reports from the property market show that the age of first time buyers has increased in recent years as younger people struggle to get a mortgage. Some first time buyers …

Georgia Real Estate – Southern Hospitality

Known as the Peach State, Georgia is the state of southern hospitality. If you prefer the traditional southern culture, Georgia real estate is certainly worth a look.  Georgia The largest state east of the Mississippi, Georgia has a long and glorious history. Civil war monuments are rife throughout the state as are small towns with …

How to Buy a Holiday Home Abroad

The thought of owning a second home in the sun or a ski lodge or mountain retreat where we can escape whenever the mood takes us is of course a commonly held dream.   And with the simplification of re-mortgaging facilities, the affordability of home loans and the growth in underlying equity many of us have …