Surveying A Land

May 9, 2010
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It is necessary to survey your land to save you from confusion and legal troubles in the future.  Land surveying is quite tedious and are always subject to error because measurements are often taken from landmarks like fence posts and if there are two separate surveys, the same landmarks may not be available or may have shifted.

If you want to get your land surveyed, it is best to hire a land surveyor.  A land surveyor will research documents like titles and previous surveys to help them perform a land survey on your property.  They will also physically measure the property and determine the dimensions to find any differences with the…

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Denim Tycoon Lists His Beverly Hills Home For $10,000,000

April 26, 2010
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Denim tycoon, co-founder and current chairman of Guess Maurice Marciano lists his Beverly Hills home with an asking price of $10,000,000.  According to listing information, the house is approximately 9,000 square feet and includes 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, several water features, 6 fireplaces and off-street parking for up to 20 automobiles.

The residence wraps around an interior courtyard where a flat green lawn surrounds a rectangular swimming pool and spa.  Most of the rooms open to the courtyard through large walls of glass.  The interior of the house is winter white, the kitchen is flanked by a couple of private patios, one with a built in barbecue center.

Aside from this home,…

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Guidelines For Selling A Home

April 26, 2010
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Some homeowners lack experience when it comes to selling their home.  If you jump into this business unprepared, you could leave thousands of dollars on the table.  Here are tips and tricks you can use throughout the whole process, from finding an agent to sealing the deal.

1. Don’t choose the agent on personality, but on effectiveness and expertise.
2. Negotiate the commission because there is no set rate for the commission.  The rate of commission will depend on what the agent and the seller has agreed upon.
3. When you price your home, aim a bit high on the price to give you some negotiating room.  This will also make the buyer…

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Negotiation Tips To Stop A Foreclosure

April 26, 2010
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It is important to negotiate properly with your lenders if you want to avoid or delay a foreclosure.  Here are some strategies on how to negotiate with a foreclosing lender.

1.  Before talking to your lender, make sure that you have all the information and paperwork.  It could be frustrating for lenders to talk to people who are fumbling for questions and information.

2.  Show a sense of urgency by responding immediately to calls, letters and emails.  This will give lenders the idea that you’re doing everything you can to make sure you solve your problems.

3.  Create a proposal or solution to help lenders find a way to solve your foreclosure problem. …

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Spring Cleaning For Your Home

April 26, 2010
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Spring time is just around the corner.  To get rid of the effects brought upon by the winter season to your home, consider an early spring cleaning.  This is really important especially of you are planning to sell your home on the market.

Here are some tips to start cleaning your home for spring:

1. Let the light in by opening up all the blinds and curtains.  Let the warmth of the sun enter your house and let the air from inside your house come out.  If it’s too cold to work like that, try airing out the parts of your home that you’re not cleaning and then closing the windows and…

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The Right Type Of Auction For Your Home

April 26, 2010
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Some home owners choose to sell their property through a real estate auction.  The real estate auction for houses provides a win-win situation for distressed borrowers to release themselves from the property that can be a great deal for real estate investors and savvy home buyers.

If you want to take part in a real estate auction, here are the two types of auction that is right for your home.

1. Absolute Auction.  This is the standard type of auction process where the property will be sold to the highest bidder.  This will not set a reserve price but there is also a risk that the highest bid may fall below market…

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Mischa Barton Lists Her Beverly Hills Home

April 26, 2010
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Mischa Barton lists her Beverly Hills home with an asking price of $8,395,000.  According to property records, the actress bought the residence in July of 2005 for $6,400,000.  The actress shares the property with her sister and parents.   The three-storey Mediterranean home measures 7,607 square feet and includes 6 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

The property stretches along a 1.21 hillside acres.  The drive gates open to a short driveway that descend to a piazza-like motor court and detached 3-car garage.

The property consists of expansive terraces, quiet patios and grassy yard where a swimming pool is situated.  The swimming pool area gives way to a garden path that leads to a number…

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Hiring A Property Management Service

April 5, 2010
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Hiring a property management service can greatly help landlords because it gives them peace of mind and a time to relax while enjoying the profits from their rental property.  Property management services help landlords advertise their rental properties and screen potential tenants.  They can also file an eviction for tenants and hire contractors.  They will manage the landlord’s rental property and will act as liaisons between the landlord and the tenants.

The property management service will submit monthly reports to show the breakdown of revenues, expenses used and deductions made during the month.  Contracting projects that need a lot of money to get the plans started with are always passed through…

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