Port Angeles Real Estate: Let's get down to brass tacks with the Port Angeles home buying process. You as a buyer are spending a lot of money and have the right to be comfortable and happy with your purchase right? Of course you do. So essentially the question is what needs to be done in order to ensure that this is so? Well, probably the most important things is communication. It's a good idea to remember that your Port Angeles realtor is there for more than simply helping with some contracts. Your realtor is your info source of information on anything that you might not know or be familiar with. The more you communicate with your Port Angeles realtor the smoother this process will be. Another way to ensure that you are completely happy with the Port Angeles home that you have bought i... 03/01/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: When it comes to adding value to your Port Angeles property, the experts in real estate will agree that to capitalise in the bathroom and kitchen almost certainly guarantees profitable returns. If you're considering making your home appealing to potential Port Angeles buyers, then one of the first places to start is in the bathroom. With countless accessories and appliances on the market, making a decision that will ultimately allow you to reap the rewards is daunting. When it comes to bathroom design, what is it that most people really want? Would choosing a spacious whirlpool bath above a traditional bath be financially beneficial in the long haul? Wouldn't designing your bathroom be a much easier task if you were armed with a guideline of what tickled the fa... 02/28/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: There are thousands of individuals who rely on selling real estate to make a living.  These individuals are known as real estate agents.  The majority of real estate agents work for an existing real estate agency; however, there are a number of agents who work on their own.  Whether you have your own real estate business or work for an existing company there are number of benefits to having a real estate agent website.  Port Angeles Real estate agents are trained professionals that many individuals go to when they need help to sell their existing Port Angeles home or to purchase a new one.  A large amount of trust is needed to do business with a Port Angeles real estate agent.  New Port Angeles home buyers or sellers want the reassurance that they are doing bus... 02/28/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: I am living in living in the fourth house I have purchased during my 29 years of home ownership. To some that may seem like a lot of houses, to others it may seem like I've just started. The simple fact is we Americans move a lot... 11 or 12 times in a lifetime depending on whom you consult. Chances are you are going to purchase a house during quite a few of those moves and somewhere along the line you may have the opportunity to build a new home. Should you? Everyone has fantasized at some point about his or her dream house. You may want closets big enough to live in; a bathroom that doubles as a spa; a kitchen in which you could produce programs for the Food Network But, as in most fantasies, there is usually some epic journey required to achieve the goal. An... 02/28/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: Let's get down to brass tacks with the Port Angeles home buying process. You as a buyer are spending a lot of money and have the right to be comfortable and happy with your purchase right? Of course you do. So essentially the question is what needs to be done in order to ensure that this is so? Well, probably the most important things is communication. It's a good idea to remember that your Port Angeles realtor is there for more than simply helping with some contracts. Your Port Angeles realtor is your info source of information on anything that you might not know or be familiar with. The more you communicate with your realtor the smoother this process will be. Another way to ensure that you are completely happy with the Port Angeles home that you have bought i... 02/25/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: When it comes to adding value to your Port Angeles property, the experts in real estate will agree that to capitalise in the bathroom and kitchen almost certainly guarantees profitable returns. If you're considering making your Port Angeles home appealing to potential buyers, then one of the first places to start is in the bathroom. With countless accessories and appliances on the market, making a decision that will ultimately allow you to reap the rewards is daunting. When it comes to bathroom design, what is it that most people really want? Would choosing a spacious whirlpool bath above a traditional bath be financially beneficial in the long haul? Wouldn't designing your bathroom be a much easier task if you were armed with a guideline of what tickled the fa... 02/25/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: The most important investment you will ever make is probably the purchase of a Port Angeles home. Finding the right home for you can be a long and arduous process, but there is no getting around that. Know Your Wants And Needs Before embarking on your journey of Port Angeles house hunting, you must know what you really want to find. Sit down with pen and paper and list all the features you care most about, such as: - Location (in a particular (Port Angeles) city, school district or neighborhood) - Size -- how many bedrooms and bathrooms - Parking -- a 1-car garage or 2? - Style -- 2-story house or ranch style home? - Heating -- central heating and/or air conditioning? Equally important, on a new sheet of paper list all the features you absolutely do not want in... 02/25/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: Purchasing a home is a euphoric event. Once escrow begins, the euphoria can change to frustration, particularly if you are not ready for the closing costs that quickly accumulate. Prepare youself.... Budget for Closing Costs - Home Inspection and Title Fees Closing costs simply refer to the fees associated with various things associated with the escrow process in a Port Angeles real estate transaction. In the excitement of having an offer accepted for your dream home, you can easily lose track of the fact you are going to need to have some serious cash on hand to pay them. Many people make the mistake of only assuming they need the down payment money, and have to rush around town trying to come up with money for the closing fees. If you are buying a Port Angele... 02/19/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: According to a report just out, it is too easy to be fooled by home staging. Home staging is a term that we are gradually becoming familiar with. It is the idea that we try to create the best impression of our home when selling the house. It used to be just run the vacuum over it and do the dishes but nowadays there is a whole set of rules to follow! The idea is, that a staged home stands out from all the others and therefore gets sold more quickly. It certainly can be carried to extremes with reports of sellers hiring storage units to cart their junk off to. Larger items of furniture are encouraged to be put into storage by professional 'home stagers' so that the house looks bigger and more spacious Another instruction is to remove anything personal like photo... 02/19/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: Love at first sight is a concept that applies to the Port Angeles real estate market. So, what is the best house color to sell your home to a love struck buyer? Best House Color to Sell When you go to social events, do you make an effort to snazzy yourself up? Of course you do. The simply fact is attraction is a key factor in forming relationships and the same applies to your house. When you put the house on the market, you need to make it look good for the dates with potential buyers. The color of your house can make all the difference. First, there is no absolutely correct answer to the best color. Instead, the decision depends on the makeup of your home and the surrounding landscape. Let's take a look at some issues: 1. Whatever color you choose, make sure i... 02/19/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate: Bank foreclosure real estate, also referred to as REOs (Real Estate Owned), is foreclosed real estate that is owned by the bank due to an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. There are several reasons the Port Angeles home may have not sold at the auction. The most common reason is negative equity- the bank foreclosure real estate is worth less than the amount owed to the bank. Of course, the bank seeks to receive the outstanding balance of the original loan; therefore, the minimum bid for the bank foreclosure real estate is usually the amount of the outstanding balance of the original loan, plus interest and any additional fees. No smart investor or buyer will consider bidding on such a property. Nevertheless, an unsuccessful sale will not stop the bank from tryi... 02/16/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks..... You've sold your Port Angeles home and are getting ready for the appraisal. Here's how contracts and comparable home sales impact the appraisal. Your Contract One of the indications of value an appraiser takes into consideration is the contract that exists between unrelated parties for the sale and purchase of the Port Angeles home. As odd as this may sound, sales between relatives often downgrade an appraisal amount. So if you're not selling your home to a relative, make a nice clean copy of your contract, and give it to the appraiser who appraises your home. Comparable Sales In general, when you are selling your primary residence, the person buying it is going to make it his primary residence, too. An appraisal done in that situation usuall... 02/12/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks.... While Port Angeles home foreclosures are on the rise, there is another side of this economic dilemma. Many investors are targeting foreclosures as profitable investments; unfortunately, this is not good news for most homeowners. Foreclosures are causing property values to decrease therefore reducing the value of homes that are not facing foreclosure. While people like to point out the good things about foreclosure, the key to preventing this from happing across the United States in too a avoid foreclosure in the first place. Foreclosed homes in Port Angeles invite vandals and a squatter looking for a place to go that is out of the weather. This spells disaster for neighborhood that has a high rate of foreclosures. Vacant Port Angeles properties... 02/12/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks!.... As dreams are taking newer turns, so are our efforts to realize them. It is only natural for anyone to dream of a home of one's own, where one can live with one's loved ones and cherish all the dreams that one had regarding a home, sweet home. And to acquire this, one can actually do anything starting from laboring day in and day out for paying that sky-high mortgage, even compromising on several aspects of daily life. But what happens when you miss to repay one installment? They threaten your property for real estate foreclosure. However, unlike most things, you have this in your own hands and decide the fate of your own home by being able to avoid foreclosure auction, avoid losing home and short selling your property pre foreclosure. Why wou... 02/11/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks..... How To Price A Home  A home will sell for two reasons: price and exposure. In the Port Angeles real estate market for the 21st century, exposure has taken a new turn with the advancement of many Internet technologies for real estate. Be it as it may, the Port Angeles real estate industry's new exposure tools will not help a home sell if the home is not priced correctly. When considering putting your home up for sale, it is very important to first analyze your real estate market on a subdivision level, not a metro-area level, to derive the features and amenities that are driving the value in your neighborhood. You must then establish a pricing strategy in accordance with your financial and timing needs. Identifying Selling NeedsNo two real esta... 02/11/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tipe & Tricks.... Should you do your own pre-purchase inspection? Yes and no. Yes, you should inspect a house before you write an offer on it. Then you should put an inspection contingency clause in the Port Angeles home offer, and hire a professional Port Angeles home inspector. Why do both? Doing your own inspection can help you get a better deal. Each cracked window or leaky toilet you can find is a negotiating point. You see, you could just make a low offer, but a seller is more likely to accept your offer if you have reasons for it being lower. In fact, you should attach a list of your concerns to the offer, as an explanation and justification for your price. Use a list as you walk through the Port Angeles home for sale. Using a home inspection checklist ke... 02/11/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks!..... The first years of my real estate investing in Port Angeles WA,  I ran my business as a sole proprietor because I really didn't know any better. Luckily, I survived with only minimal damages, but there comes a point when it is time to assess the best legal structure to use for Port Angeles real estate investing. If you ask 10 experts you are likely to get 10 different opinions. With that in mind, I'll share my opinion and experience. Remember: free advice is always worth what you pay for it. If you are a beginning investor, it's probably best to not worry about asset protection until you actually have a few assets to protect. Why spend time and money setting up a business entity and creating tax reporting requirements unless you need to? It's... 02/08/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tips & Tricks.... Before you sell yourself short, talk to a Port Angeles mortgage company. Many lenders are more than happy to lend you money for a lucrative project, because it means profitable business for them too. Construction loans are the backbone of many Port Angeles mortgage company portfolios, and if you own a vacant lot that has market value, lenders will normally lend you money based on the collateral of the vacant lot. You get cash to build a new house in Port Angeles, and after you sell the completed project you can pay back the loan and pocket the profits. Other construction loans allow you to borrow money from the Port Angeles builder's own sources, in the same way that you might borrow money from an auto dealer to pay for the car you buy from the... 02/08/2010

Port Angeles Real Estate Tip & Tricks..... Port Angeles WA. Commercial real estate is distinctly different from residential real estate. The terminology is very different and here is a list of new terms from A to M. Commercial Terms According to Value:  The value of the property when computing property taxes. Build to Suit:   A customized design and build approach for a single tenant space usually resulting in a single occupant building which is then leased or sold to the Port Angeles tenant. Certificate of Occupancy:  Issued by our local Port Angeles city building department and is a necessary requirement prior to moving into the space. Common Area Maintenance:  Typically an annual charge assessed to tenants based on their percentage of occupancy to pay for maintenance of parking lots,... 02/08/2010

Here the term "Real Estate Investing" and the typical Port Angeles buyer or investor probably imagines some Herculean figure who has tons of cash, guts, or both. The truth is real estate is blown way out of proportion for some in terms of its sheer mystique. The bottom line is real estate is the number 1 way for the average Joe and Jane to add to their bottom line in a big way. The first thing you should do is think differently. Instead of looking at someone like Donald Trump and say, "Wow, I can never be as smart as that guy." Transform your mind to say "What do I need to learn and do to achieve the levels of success in Port Angeles real estate that I deserve!" Don't be a lemming (that's what got you in the financial rut in the first place!) by using the same exact words. Feel free to ... 02/07/2010