Real Estate Hound

Are you looking to sell your home? Consider getting a video camera or recording device and walk through your home and your neighborhood. You can tell prospective buyers about what your family loved about the house, your favorite amenities near the neighborhood, and anything else that shows that your home was well-loved.

Trying to maneuver the financial world without the help of a real estate agent can be chaotic at best, since you ll have to go through different lenders searching for the best deal. 

If you're selling a home or other property, you obviously want to get the best price for it. To do this, you have to get maximum exposure for your listing. A real estate agency will be able to do this, thus giving you the best chance of making your target asking price.

Is golf a way to stay healthy and reduce the chances of heart disease and cancer? The American Heart Association says anyone who burns 2,500 calories a week is on the road to a healthy lifestyle. It's possible to burn that many calories playing 18 holes twice a week, or some combination between playing and time at the driving range.

More than 60% of renters want to buy a house in the future. Forty percent of those say it is one of their highest priorities, while a quarter are more serious about buying a home today than they were this time last year.

When selling your home, make sure that it is generally clean and uncluttered. Bulky furniture should be moved out and personal items should be kept to a minimum.

Despite China's 2004 moratorium on new golf course construction, developers are building them anyway. In fact, the largest golf resort in the world — Mission Hills Golf Club — is located in Shenzhen and has hosted more than 100 international tournaments.

Did you know that if you can't put down the usual 20 percent, you may still qualify for a loan? There are a variety of public and private lenders who, if you qualify, offer low-interest mortgages that require a small down payment.

Because there is no way to know if potential home buyers are pet lovers or sensitive to pet allergies, homes should be pet free when they are shown. All traces of pet odors and hair need to be completely removed as well.

When your real estate needs are a little out of the ordinary, that s usually the best time to bring a real estate agency into the loop. While we hear about our fair share of single-family homes, we also come across listings that could fit your exacting requirements as well.