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Should I sell my house now? When does it make sense to sell in a down real estate market?

If you’re thinking of moving up in a down real estate market it can make a lot of sense to sell rather than wait. There is never a better time to make a move up in real estate than when the market as a whole is down. Yes, you will probably not come out asContinue reading “Should I sell my house now? When does it make sense to sell in a down real estate market?”

Know how interest rates affect your buying power and payments

Know how interest rates affect your payment. The interest rate on a loan is used to calculate your monthly payment. The higher the interest rate, the higher your monthly payment. The lower the interest rate, the lower your monthly payment. Simple? Yes, but abstract until you see it applied to your loan. When interest ratesContinue reading “Know how interest rates affect your buying power and payments”

How to sell a house in a slow market

So, how do you sell a house in this market where nothing seems to sell? Well, first you should decide if you really need or want to sell: If you need to sell because of a relocation, financial hardship, divorce, death in the family, etc. there are a few things that you need to doContinue reading “How to sell a house in a slow market”

Home Maintenance – or how to protect your biggest investment

Many homeowners wonder when to schedule home maintenance. Some of you, the do-it -yourselfers take great pride in doing the maintenance yourself or only calling a contractor in on the big jobs. Some of you busy moms and professionals would rather have someone else do it quickly and right the first time. Either way isContinue reading “Home Maintenance – or how to protect your biggest investment”

What’s going on in the Seattle housing market?

So, what’s going on in the Seattle market? If you live in Seattle but listen to the national news, all you hear is about how the housing market is in the toilet. Yes, the housing market has slowed in Seattle over the last year but not as much as the national average (not by aContinue reading “What’s going on in the Seattle housing market?”

Retire in Mexico – enjoy the sun and a lower cost of living

The Mexican Real Estate Market is really booming; especially Baja California Sur, in and near La Paz, Todos Santos and Loreto; Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta and other areas. The reason for this is because there is a limited amount of affordable and attractive beachfront left in the US, leaving folks who are looking forContinue reading “Retire in Mexico – enjoy the sun and a lower cost of living”

Ejito land or ejidal property: Bargain or not?

Ejito land or ejidal property: what is it? is it a bargain? what you need to know before you buy! Ejito land – what is it?:The state has ownership of these lands. The state grants usage rights to peasants, or farmers, who have the right to use the land, to live on the land andContinue reading “Ejito land or ejidal property: Bargain or not?”

Facing Foreclosure? Don’t know what to do?

With mortgage delinquencies rising, many homeowners find themselves faced with the threat of foreclosure. Many homeowners do not know what their options are and where to turn. The questions for many then is what the homeowner can do if anything to protect against the bank and losing their home. What the homeowner needs is knowledgableContinue reading “Facing Foreclosure? Don’t know what to do?”

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – How to buy property in Puerto Vallarta

So, you have decided to buy property in Puerto Vallarta, México because you have just returned from a visit to this paradise but you have no idea how to invest or buy safely and profitably in this beautiful foreign land. There is a lot to learn and consider before committing yourself to a purchase becauseContinue reading “Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – How to buy property in Puerto Vallarta”

Rising Mortgage Interest Rates and Buying Power

When interest rates rise, it lessens the buying power of potential buyers because it increases monthly payments which are used to decide how much money the lender will let the buyer borrow. Following is an example to illustrate how your buying power is reduced or how your monthly payments are affected: At a 6% fixedContinue reading “Rising Mortgage Interest Rates and Buying Power”