Your Bathroom Can Increase Your Value
on Nov 6, 2009 in real estate return on investment selling your home  Powered by Max Banner Ads Consider the bathroom when selling your home.  Why you ask?  If you have an older home that you are selling either you have only one bathroom or that bathroom is out of date.  Either way there is a need for an...

Can Adding a Closet Organizer Help Sell Your Home Faster?
on Nov 5, 2009 in real estate closet organizer ideas to sell your home improvementscatalog com real estate marketing  Powered by Max Banner Ads It is possible to sell your home faster by adding a closet organizer.  In today’s market any gadget that de-clutters or stages your home adds value because it helps sell your home faster. The closet organiz...

Property Taxes Are Still a Concern in Indiana
on Nov 4, 2009 in property taxes Indiana Property Tax Appeal indiana property tax assessment lake county property tax appeal real estate  Powered by Max Banner Ads Recently, I had a reader contact me asking questions pertaining to filing a property tax appeal. I began to think that the question he asked may be question that other readers may have, but were afraid to ask. His...

Surviving a Recession of Real Estate (Part 6)
on Nov 3, 2009 in real estate surviving a in real estate  Powered by Max Banner Ads Today, is the last day of the series of tips on “Surviving a Recession in Real Estate”. The cost saving tip for today is considering Pre-paid legal.   Pre-paid legal is a monthly fixed amount that yo...

Surviving a Recession in Real Estate (Part 5)
on Nov 2, 2009 in real estate property taxes real estate investor surviving a recession in real estate  Powered by Max Banner Ads Reducing cost on maintenance is accomplish by planning major repairs.  If the property needs a roof, plan and budget for that repair. Each month that you receive the rental payment the money should be divided by...

Surviving a Recession in Real Estate (Part 4)
on Nov 1, 2009 in real estate bookkeeping cost accounting surviving a recession in real estate Accounting is another expense that you can evaluate to reduce cost.  You may be able to reduce cost by meeting with your accountant on a quarterly basis and  if you do some of the bookkeeping yourself.   Below is forms that can help you do some o...

Surviving a Recession in Real Estate (Part 3)
on Oct 31, 2009 in real estate insurance premium liability coverage mortgage payment surviving a recession in real estate  Powered by Max Banner Ads The premium for home owner’s insurance is influenced by your credit and the replacement cost for the home.  Since your home owner’s insurance can be part of your mortgage payment it is important to kn...

Surviving a Recession in Real Estate (Part 2)
on Oct 30, 2009 in real estate surviving a recession in real estate  Powered by Max Banner Ads Another useful professional is a Realtor on your quest to appeal the property taxes.  The Realtor can give you more useful information on the recent changes in the neighborhood, market trends, market value, etc.

Surviving a Recession in the Real Estate Business (Part 1)
on Oct 29, 2009 in real estate county indiana property tax appeal Indiana Property Tax Appeal indiana property tax assessment property tax appeal property taxes real estate in a recession  Powered by Max Banner Ads To survive a recession, you have to do as many businesses do reduce your expenses.  When you have a portfolio of properties you may be wondering what expenses you can reduce.  There ae a least two major expenses...

Cash for Clunkers 2 Coming Soon
on Oct 28, 2009 in real estate cash for clunkers 2  Powered by Max Banner Ads If you loved “Cash for Clunkers” then you will love “Cash for Clunkers 2″.  “Cash for Clunkers 2 is for your old appliances. The program starts November 30, 2009.  Each state; howev...