HOUSE AND LAND SELLING TIPS AND TRICKS

SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND YOU The world of self-employment can be a personally and financially rewarding one for the right individual. Many people dream of owning their own business but don't believe it will ever happen for them. The majority of these folks see all the positives of working for yourself, but lack the drive and determination to make the transition from employee to employer. Self-employment is the ticket to higher earnings without limit and the right to control and work your own schedule. But it's not easy work. A lot of self-employed people are working longer hours and weeks than ever in their own business. The difference is they are doing work they truly enjoy, and are getting paid for it! You have the talent and ability to work on your own! Perhaps you're just not sure what business you'd like to specialize in. Sales aren't just the slick folks on the automobile showroom who want to know what it will take to get you in that car today. Selling is the ...

Working at home, from home, in your pajamas, in the nude, at the beach, working from bed or the easy chair - these are all the images and joys of home working that Kate and I enjoy and many others too. Kate and I sell Real Estate; that is perhaps the most popular telecommuting, work at home; pick your own hours job, in the country. There are some difficulties that go with working at home. Perhaps half of the people who start working from home don't succeed, mostly due to lack of personal discipline or family discipline.There are freedoms of working from home and along with freedoms go responsibilities. Those freedoms of working at home can also be challenges to responsibility which will lower your production and moral as you fail to meet deadlines and quotas.I have been telecommuting or teleworking; since we imported the term teleworking from the Brits and it's now used by our Federal Government; and believe me I would rather work from home and my car than from a cubical. Sin...

1. Manufactured Single-family residential dwellings consisting of one, two or more sectional units and constructed to Federal HUD code. Zoning regulations and ordinances of the local Municipality or County might not permit use of mobile and manufactured homes in all areas of their jurisdiction. 2. Modular Modular refers to a method of building a home, rather than a type of home. A modular home can be built in a factory from a stock modular home plan or from a customized plan, to the state, local or regional codes of where the home will be set up. Modular homes have not typically experienced the zoning restrictions and discriminative ordinances applicable to manufactured and mobile homes. 3. Panelized Panelized homes are factory-built homes in which panels -- whole walls with windows, doors, wiring, and outside siding -- are transported to the site and assembled. Panels are made from insulating foam sandwiched between two layers of structural material. The panels are lightweigh...

Do not make the largest purchase of your life, without doing your homework. If you are ready to build your dream home, you must invest the time, to learn more about the Home Builders in your area.Before you make a final decision on who will be building your dream home, do your research. As in any industry, not all professionals are the same. Not all home builders will have the same passion for the project as you do. "Home Builders with Passion" - In every town, there are always a few Home Builders that are so passionate about their craft, that every home they build is a "Work of Art". Their attention to detail, and continuous learning of new real estate construction ideas, ensures that they will always be at the top of their industry. Every home of theirs is a "Signature Piece", reflecting the values of their company. When you first meet a "Home Builder with Passion", you will notice their charm, and keen listening skills. They are very simi...

I was hanging out with a few people at a wedding recently and the conversation turned to today's real estate market.ne of my friends, John, from a town near San Jose, CA told a fascinating, yet familiar, story. I thought I would share it with all of you.John and his wife, Liz, decided to sell their home. They bought the house in 2004, saw it increase in value, and this summer decided to sell it. They interviewed four different agents to sell their home and finally decided on the one who agreed to sell their home for what they wanted to sell it for. They believed the home was worth $625,000.  The first three agents who came in to interview for the listing told them the house would never sell at that price and that they should consider listing it below $600,000. They all felt $589,000-$599,000 was the "magic" number. John is a commercial real estate broker. He knew that his asking price was high but he was in no hurry to sell. He also didn't like the fact these three...

The real estate industry is a multi-billion dollar sector in the United States. There are many players in each real estate transaction with home inspectors being as important as the real estate closing itself. Families move, on the average, once every five to seven years. Also, just under 70% of all homes bought and sold in the United States are evaluated by a home inspector. Given these two statistics, the home inspection industry is a major player in most real estate transactions. Home Inspection Defined A home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of specific components in a residential property. The general components observed or evaluated are the structure, mechanical systems, and the lot or grounds. A home inspection is not a code inspection; they can be very different. Many states now require home inspectors to be licensed and insured. Licensed home inspectors are considered professionals. So, before selecting a home inspector, ask for their credentials and find ou...

The Work at Home Nightmare The work at home entrepreneur has many obstacles to face. Typically the notion begins as we are heading off to a disgruntled job, leaving our kids behind to face a day that we are simply fed up with. It strikes us how wonderful it would be to leave behind the work a day world and provide for our families at home. Once the notion strikes, and it tends to strike hard, we begin the exhaustive search for the perfect work at home business. How frustrating! There are literally thousands of businesses on one single website that are promising us time and fortunes. If we want to know what they are all about, we have to fork over some hard earned cash only to discover that the business plan is out of our reach or the product is marginal, or it just simply isn't something we can do. I love those work at home business plans that promise success in one month. You fork over your $49.95 to find out that if you want to make any money you have to chunk down thousand...

Buying New Versus Resale In today's highly competitive market there is a vast array of choices to be made when deciding on the type of dwelling you wish to reside in. Below is a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new home versus a resale home. Advantages of a New Home One of the primary advantages of buying a new home is the ability to decorate your home from the beginning exactly the way you want. You can pick all the colors, which range from paint to carpet. You can also make the tile and cabinetry selection for the kitchen and bathrooms.Often, new homes will have more modern conveniences, better insulation and can be more energy efficient. Disadvantages of a New Home Unfortunately, with a new home purchase you should be prepared for the on-going construction you will find around you. Chances are that your grass and lawn will not be in, your driveway will be gravel and your street will turn into a sea of mud whenever it rains or snows. If things ...

 How old is the structure? Older homes require more maintenance. Mortgages on older homes can be more difficult to obtain. Mortgage insurance and the homeowner's protection required by the mortgage company you select can be more costly on the home. Note on the selection checklist any items which need repair if you select that home.   How many stories is the home? If you or a family member is aging, or you expect to live in your home selection for years, stairs can be a major problem. If you are young and won't live in this home selection for years, this shouldn't be a problem. Place this on your selection checklist if it is a concern for you and your family. Note on your home checklist any selection items which might make family visits difficult. It would be a major inconvenience to say the least if your family can't visit because of stairs or hills.  What material is the home construction? Concrete slab and block construction homes pose a lower fire threat and this...