http://www.pointforyou.com/Category/Real-Estate-Buying/8 Real Estate Buying articles from Real Estate Articles Rss Follow Up Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:52:20 -0400 Buying your first home at a younger age is a good investment. And it's not as difficult as you might think. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-and-Financing-Your-First-Home--A-Guide-for-Young-People/2103 Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-and-Financing-Your-First-Home--A-Guide-for-Young-People/2103 It's fun to read stories about wins and losses in the real estate game It's motivational and entertaining, but sometimes it's more important to learn some very practical information every real estate investor (or even a home buyer) should know http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/10-Essential-Words-For-Every-Canadian-Home-Buyer-To-Know/1959 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/10-Essential-Words-For-Every-Canadian-Home-Buyer-To-Know/1959 This is an article about the changes a mortgage loan representative endured as the industry changed from being personalized to being more of a virtual, Internet-driven business in the dot com era of the late 90s. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Changes-in-the-Mortgage-Lending-Business/1935 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Changes-in-the-Mortgage-Lending-Business/1935 Sure, when you look at a house, its important to factor in things like its room count and condition, the style of the kitchen or the bathroom, and the size of the house or rooms, but there is much more to consider before buying a house In fact, there is so much to think about, its very easy to overlook this and that http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Real-Estate-Buyers---Looking-Beyond-The-Home-For-Sale/1875 Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Real-Estate-Buyers---Looking-Beyond-The-Home-For-Sale/1875 As if the UK government do not make enough moeny out of it's tax payers, here is a closer look at some of their recent tactics to try to squeeze even more revenue from those investing in buy to let properties. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Downfalls-Of-Buy-To-Let-Properties/1801 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Downfalls-Of-Buy-To-Let-Properties/1801 REO properties are quickly becoming highly sought-after by both novice and seasoned real estate investors Also known as "real estate owned", "bank owned", and "bank foreclosures", REO's are properties which have been returned to the bank after attempts to sell them through auction have failed http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Buy-REO-Properties-For-Pennies-On-The-Dollar/1800 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Buy-REO-Properties-For-Pennies-On-The-Dollar/1800 Buying a home can be a stressful event Well, that is an understatement http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Process-You-Go-Through-To-Buy-A-Home/1654 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Process-You-Go-Through-To-Buy-A-Home/1654 Toy Factory Lofts: one of Toronto's few true loft conversions The developer took the old Irwin Toy Factory building and converted it into work/live condo units http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Profits-And-Pitfalls-Of-Buying-Pre-Construction-Condos/1607 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Profits-And-Pitfalls-Of-Buying-Pre-Construction-Condos/1607 Most home buyers in a slow real estate market believe that because the market is slow they are in complete control A couple things about that statement are true because there are quite a few properties on the market in slow times http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Great-Time-To-Buy-In-A-Slow-Real-Estate-Market/1559 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Great-Time-To-Buy-In-A-Slow-Real-Estate-Market/1559 An REO property is a home which has been acquired by a lending institution through a foreclosure process Basically they are homes which mortgage companies have take possession of after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Buy-Reos--Bank-Owned-And-Foreclosure-Homes/1547 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Buy-Reos--Bank-Owned-And-Foreclosure-Homes/1547 Discover how to buy houses with little or no money and no credit. The secrets of professionals are finally revealed that allow anyone to buy a home without money or credit. Finally, specific answers for how to buy a house with no money or credit. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-to-Buy-Houses-with-Little-or-No-Money-and-No-Credit/1525 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-to-Buy-Houses-with-Little-or-No-Money-and-No-Credit/1525 Buying a new home is not just about researching mortgages and applying for mortgages, theres the important step of moving in. As you read this article, you will find out about the crucial phase of actually buying a home and moving into your new home. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Steps-To-Getting-A-Mortgage-And-Buying-A-Home---Part-2/1524 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Steps-To-Getting-A-Mortgage-And-Buying-A-Home---Part-2/1524 A Look at the holiday homes market and what elements prospective buyers should understand for stress free letting. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Advice-For-Those-Looking-For-Holiday-Homes/1406 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Advice-For-Those-Looking-For-Holiday-Homes/1406 Are you looking to buy a home If you are, you will find that you have a number of different options http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Looking-To-Buy-A-Home--Why-You-Need-A-Realtor/1228 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Looking-To-Buy-A-Home--Why-You-Need-A-Realtor/1228 There are few things more exciting than building your own home, whether it be a custom design created expressly for you or a modern prefab house built with cutting edge technology It isnt a complicated process, but it does require due diligence and a little legwork http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Tips-For-Buying-Land-For-A-Custom-Or-Modern-Prefab-Home/1006 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Tips-For-Buying-Land-For-A-Custom-Or-Modern-Prefab-Home/1006 Have you ever heard of THDA Its an acronym that stands for the Tennessee Housing Development Agency http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/First-Time-Home-Buyer--Hip--Hip-Hooray-For-Thda-/955 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/First-Time-Home-Buyer--Hip--Hip-Hooray-For-Thda-/955 For a first time homebuyer, once youve found a house and been pre-qualified for a home, the steps to closing can be somewhat confusing Its actually a simple process that when understood, actually makes sense http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-Your-First-Home--It-s-Easier-Than-You-Think----Now-What--Series-Part-3-Of-3/927 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-Your-First-Home--It-s-Easier-Than-You-Think----Now-What--Series-Part-3-Of-3/927 We encourage our kids to plan for their future, but we seldom include buying a first home sooner than average as a path to building that future Let them know buying a home is easier than they think http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Psst-tell-Your-Kids-That-Buying-A-Home-Is-Easier-Than-They-Think--Series-Part-I/926 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Psst-tell-Your-Kids-That-Buying-A-Home-Is-Easier-Than-They-Think--Series-Part-I/926 If you are in the market for a new home, negotiating a contract that you can live with is very important You want to make sure that you get the best possible deal for yourself without putting the seller out http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-Home---Negotiating-A-Contract/876 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Buying-Home---Negotiating-A-Contract/876 The process of buying a home may feel like an intimidating task, but taken step by step, it is actually not that bad at all It can and should be an exciting time, to search for, to find, and to purchase the home where special memories, possibly a lifetimes worth, will be made http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Home-Buying-Process/849 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Home-Buying-Process/849 There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Making-The-Best-Decisions-When-Purchasing-An-Older-Home/680 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Making-The-Best-Decisions-When-Purchasing-An-Older-Home/680 "Being a first time home buyer can be both an exhilarating and frightening experience all at the same time After all, you have probably long dreamed of the day when you would buy your first home http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Simple-Tips-For-First-Time-Home-Buyers/580 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/Simple-Tips-For-First-Time-Home-Buyers/580 Lets face it; you want to buy a house for the lowest amount possible, while the seller wants to sell their house for the highest amount possible Pretty simple right http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Find-Motivated-Sellers--5-Proven-Methods/474 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/How-To-Find-Motivated-Sellers--5-Proven-Methods/474 When you are buying your first rental property and becoming a landlord, there is lots to learn. How do I find tenants? What should I charge for rent? Should I update the places to get more rent? How do I tell the tenants they are late on rent? http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/A-Guide-to-Buying-your-First-Rental-Property-and-Becoming-a-Landlord/467 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/A-Guide-to-Buying-your-First-Rental-Property-and-Becoming-a-Landlord/467 Over the years I have seen many good deals lost because of dissagreements about closing dates. Tray to get Buyer and Seller to agree upon this before a contract is even signed, avoiding later problems. http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Importance-of-Agreeing-On-The-Closing-Date/455 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pointforyou.com/Article/The-Importance-of-Agreeing-On-The-Closing-Date/455