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Warren Rodríguez
"Michael" wanted to know how long he can expect to sell his home in today's economy. Kevin Kieffer, a Northern California agent with Keller Williams Realty, explained a well-priced, well-prepared and staged property can sell within weeks, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
How to attain curb appeal A house should have curb appeal, they say, but what exactly does that mean? What it means is that, if a buyer drives past a house at 5 or 10 m.p.h., the front of the place should be alluring enough for that buyer to stop the car. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
New 'Good Faith Estimate' will help borrowers save nearly $700 WASHINGTON - For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today issued long-anticipated mortgage reforms that will help consumers to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Your credit score , a numerical rendition of your creditworthiness - or lack thereof - should be at 760 or above if you want the best interest rate, according to FICO , the leading credit scoring system provider. Mortgage lenders as well as other creditors ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Consumers tend to have some misconceptions about the appraisal process. If you've ever watched "Antiques Roadshow" on PBS, you're already familiar with the concept of an appraisal. The idea is similar in the realm of real estate valuations. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Lagoon and ocean view • 3,000 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm apartment - $1,550,000 - OBO Ashford 1000, Condado - Astonishing Lagoon and Ocean Views, Well Appointed Finishes, Appliances and Equipments. UNIQUE- Fully Remodeled Sky Residence with Exquisitely ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
• 700 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment - $170,000.00 - Make a reasonable offer! Cond. Veradero, Isla Verde - Condo for sale in Cond. Varadero in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. One bedroom (ocean view, though is a lower floor) with large closet, one bathroom ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
• 2,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - $349,500 Ciudad Jardin, Canovanas - Spectacular, bright, fresh, two years constructed house for sale in Ciudad Jardin, Canovanas, Puerto Rico. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Not only do you have to understand what type of mortgage you should choose, you have to understand the costs associated with your mortgage. All of these costs will be paid upon closing your mortgage. Purchase Points Purchase points, also known as a "buy-down" ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Understand first of all that there IS a difference between price and value. Price is the amount you are asking for the property. Value is buyer perceived, and this perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Why it's a good thing The appraisal of a property's value has become a regularly used residual service by homebuyers in the real estate process. However, it can become a tool that is tossed by the wayside in a hot market -- and that's not very ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
For most people, a for-sale-by-owner transaction simply isn't in the cards. Granted, some people are able to sell their own homes without the services of a real estate agent. Some of these successful do-it-yourselfers are very experienced home sellers. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 7: Moving Even the smallest home contains a lot of furniture, clothes, kitchen equipment, pictures and other items. For a short move, it may be worthwhile to transport small goods by yourself, but larger items will likely require a professional mover. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 6: Closing It might seem as though once a sale agreement has been signed that the selling process is complete. Not only is it not over yet, but some of the most complex aspects of a real estate transaction now begin. A sale agreement sets not only ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 5: Sell it There is no question that selling a home is an important event. A home sale represents transition, movement and change. Big money is involved. Households move from the known and comfortable to the unknown and a period of adjustment. There ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 4: Market it If you bought a car, you could purchase a given model with selected features from any dealer. Since the car comes from one assembly plant, it's going to be the same whether purchased from dealer Smith or dealer Jones. Homes are different. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 3 : SET THE PRICE Every reasonable owner wants the best possible price and terms for his or her home. Several factors, including market conditions and interest rates, will determine how much you can get for your home. The idea is to get the maximum ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 2: Get a REALTOR® Before placing a home on the market you should also identify REALTORS® in your community who can assist with the sale. Because Realtor.com is the largest real estate site online, it's a perfect place to look when seeking ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Step 1: Plan and Prepare to Sell Your House Million of existing homes are sold each year, and while each transaction is different every owner wants the same thing -- the best possible deal with the least amount of hassle and aggravation. Unfortunately, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Gorgeous • 2,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment - $5,000 USD Monthly - Condo fees included Plaza Stella, San Juan - Luxurious and bright condo for rent at Plaza Stella condominuim in Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Close to Restaurants, Hotels, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
What is "GRI"? First of all, we should explain that not all Real Estate Professional are Realtors ® . A R ealtor ® is a Broker who solicited membership to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and because of his/her professional ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Great location • 2,470 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $1,200,000 Garden Hills, Guaynabo - Extraordinary house for sale in Garden Hills, San Juan, PR. It has everything you could need in a home: Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, ofiice room, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
There are always appropriate steps to investing in real estate and hopefully, you've garnered many of them right on these pages. However, there are also inappropriate steps sellers can walk down when it comes time to put their house on the market. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
Closing costs are the actual expenses that the lender incurs in the origination of a new home loan. I want to review some of the costs you can expect to pay associated with any new home loan. With any luck, the builder or seller will agree to pay at least ...  [Read More]
Posted:byWarren Rodríguez
Warren Rodríguez
If you're selling your house, one of the first steps you'll take is setting an asking price, a maneuver that requires the ability to find the perfect balance between attracting solid offers and ultimately receiving top dollar. If you're working ...  [Read More]
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