<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">
<channel>
<title>Raynor James - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Raynor_James</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:33:15 -0600</pubDate>
<image><title>Raynor James - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Raynor_James</link>
<url>http://EzineArticles.com/images/ea_logo.jpg</url>
</image>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>Copyright 2012 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
<description><![CDATA[For a number of years, Raynor wrote articles for "The Financial Planner," a publication of the International Association of Financial Planners and for "The Business Review of Washington," a business magazine published in Washington, DC. Today, Raynor is partnered with her husband, Hal, in FSBO America LLC, an online MLS for FSBO (for sale by owner) properties. She is also a free lance writer who has written thousands of articles on real estate and other financial subjects. An attorney friend of ours said recently that Raynor has had business experiences that most of us can only dream about. She is ... ]]></description>
<lastBuildDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:09:04 -0500</lastBuildDate>
<atom:link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" />
<item>
<title>Low Mortgage Rates &amp; You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4884453</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4884453</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:09:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low mortgage rates are available. You have to qualify, but there's more than one way to benefit. This article explores two of them, and how they can increase your financial security.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Marketing Your Home Without a Realtor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4835587</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4835587</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:21:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good realtors are wizards at marketing, but they're expensive. This article spills the beans about how you can effectively market your home yourself.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sell Without a Realtor in This Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4636030</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4636030</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:45:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market began its downward slide (in some areas, plunge would be more accurate) in the second half of 2006. It's now four years later, and things are no better. Four years is enough time to be discouraging to even the Pollyanna's among us.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How Do Real Estate Taxes Really Work?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4576447</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4576447</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:15:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real Estate Taxes account for a significant portion of your annual expenses if you own your own home. This article talks about how to understand how they're set, why they're done that way, and what you can do about it if you're less than pleased.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sell Your Home Yourself?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4015741</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4015741</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:45:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thinking of selling your home yourself without a realtor and saving the cost of a commission? More and more people are. A former realtor turned FSBO coach helps you evaluate what it takes to be successful.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Successfully Selling Your Home WITHOUT a Realtor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3906356</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3906356</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:27:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was a realtor for 20+ years and now help run a website for FSBOs (FOR SALE BY OWNER sellers). It's easy to predict success for some FSBOs and failure for others. Would you like to know what the indicators are?]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Wondering About Selling Or Buying Real Estate?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3856516</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3856516</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:54:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People pondering buying or selling real estate this Spring have some decisions to make. This can be hard, especially for FSBOs working alone. This article suggests a framework for decision making in spite of disagreements among experts as to whether the economy has "turned the corner," or is about to tank even further. You CAN make a good decision in spite of the uncertainty. Find out how.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Avoiding Surprises At Your Real Estate Settlement When You're The Seller</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3836126</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3836126</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FSBO sellers are often intimidated by worries about the amount of settlement costs, who pays what, who's responsible for what, and the like. While laws and customs vary from place to place, all settlement agents use the same form to detail the financial transaction from the seller's and buyer's perspectives. This article goes through the entire settlement form and offers examples to help clear up these mysteries.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Feeling Timid About Buying a House?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3816769</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3816769</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:23:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The burst in the housing bubble caused much pain. This article discusses basics that home buyers need to know in order to buy real estate confidently in spite of the current situation with mortgages "under water," and rampant foreclosures. It can pay to formulate your own strategy and be contrary to the crowd.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate - Buying in a Buyer's Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3350192</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3350192</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate markets across the world have taken a beating like we haven't seen in a very long time if ever. When Dubai is asking to delay its debt payments, you know things are tough all over. Well, it is tough if you are a homeowner or seller. For buyers, this is the market of all markets!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate - Why it is a Great Time to Buy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3350175</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3350175</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any discussion of the real estate market in the last few years has been couched in terms of doom and gloom. From massive inventories to falling prices, there hasn't been much of a bright spot. Having said that, things always turn around at some point and it is hard to imagine a better time to buy than now.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>FSBO Sales - Show it and They Will Come</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3314105</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3314105</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:54:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The web has made selling real estate for sale by owner, better known as a "FSBO" seller, so much easier than it used to be in the old days. That being said, some FSBO sellers shoot themselves in the foot by failing to properly use images to show their home to potential sellers.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Home Sales Jump - The Good and Bad</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3313991</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3313991</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market has been so brutal for so long that it is often hard to find anything to be particularly excited about. Well, there is finally some great news - home sales jumped over ten percent in October 2009. This news, however, comes with some good and bad twists.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate - Be a Contrarian</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3244581</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3244581</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:12:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The nature of a contrarian is to look at the general consensus and then act in the opposite manner. This can happen in any niche as we've just seen with Warren Buffet buying a railroad company, an investment he used to scorn! Well, you probably don't have 30 billion or so to buy your own railroad company, but a huge contrarian opportunity exists in real estate at the moment.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate - The Relationship Between Housing and Jobs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3244573</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3244573</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Great Recession is officially over based on a technical analysis by economist. For the rest of us, it feels like it is still here front and center. The biggest issue at this point is the status of the job market. This is particularly important when considering the relationship between the housing market and employment.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate Marketing Tip - YouTube It!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3195641</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3195641</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The web has revolutionized the field of real estate like no other niche. Well, maybe excluding online dating, but you get the point. The web has allowed people to point and click instead of driving endless miles wasting time and money on the weekend. While most people know they should market online now, there is an additional step most fail to take.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Selling Your House in This Economy - Critical Basic Steps</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3195623</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3195623</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes we get to sell our residences when we want to and sometimes we have to sell because we really have no choice. A lack of choice is probably the reason for any sale in this market. Regardless of how you get to the decision, the key to selling in this market is to return to the basic, critical steps for any sale. Let's take a look.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>When Your Real Estate Agent Gives Legal Advice</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3156726</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3156726</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:36:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate agents are in the game of buying and selling homes. At their core, they are sales people and rightly so. Given this fact, you need to be very leery of any real estate agent that offers legal advice. Why? They haven't got a clue and are potentially breaking the law.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Long View on Real Estate</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3156710</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3156710</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:33:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The nature of an economic crisis is such that we tend to focus on the sky falling in the short term and miss out on long term opportunities. The current status of the real estate market is one such situation.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Detroit - When a Real Estate Market Falls Off the Edge</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3090907</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3090907</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:14:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The last few years have seen much nervous discussion about just when the real estate market will hit bottom. Underlying such discussion is the inherent fear of just how low can values go? One needs only look to Detroit to see the nightmare scenario.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>This is a Real Estate Recovery?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3044167</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3044167</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:34:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Great Recession is over! Well, at least that is what we keep hearing. In truth, the technical indicators show the recession is at an end, but the anemic recovery is going to make it hard to see any positive bright lights. One need look no further than the current real estate market.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Questions FSBO Buyers Need to Ask</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2434670</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2434670</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We evaluate things by asking and answering questions. This article points out the questions that home buyers need answers to.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>For Sale by Owner - Realtor Secrets 201 For FSBOs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2137766</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2137766</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:27:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More Realtor secrets FSBOs (FOR SALE BY OWNER sellers) need to know in order to successfully sell their own properties and "earn" the commission that might otherwise have been paid to a Realtor.  Make no mistake, the commission needs to be earned by someone.  In this market, properties don't sell themselves, but you CAN make it happen.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>For Sale by Owner - Realtor Secrets 301 For FSBOs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2137889</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2137889</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:28:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good Realtors use an integrated, multi-media marketing approach to selling homes.  Sensible FSBOs (FOR SALE BY OWNER sellers) need to do the same.  Here are some advanced real estate marketing secrets that will help you get the job done.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>For Sale by Owner - Realtor Secrets 101 For FSBOs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2137600</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2137600</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:14:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that today's real estate market is tough.  Worried sellers are trying to sell their homes themselves.  Home property values are down, and they desperately want to save the cost of a real estate commission, so they try to market their properties as FSBOs (for sale by owner sellers).]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Marketing Your Property - Mistakes by FSBOs and Realtors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2097681</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2097681</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:13:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FSBOs and even Realtors make consistent mistakes in marketing homes.  This largely centers around an attempt to control the flow of information about the property which is for sale.  We point out why it's important to get full information "out there," and offer some suggestions for doing it.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper in a Slow Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1369743</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1369743</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:05:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flip that home and make big bucks. Buy a fixer-upper and clean up. This is the common theme of more than a few television shows and they make it look pretty easy. The real questions, of course, are whether this can actually be done and whether you should be doing it now.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Photographing Your Home Before Listing it Online</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1369882</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1369882</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to real estate, the internet is a beautiful thing. It has revolutionized the real estate industry. Instead of spending countless hours [and dollars in gas] driving around looking at homes, the vast majority of buyers now sit and click through listings on sites.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Evaluating Neighborhoods When Home Buying</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1369836</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1369836</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:08:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Location, location and location - it is the first rule of real estate that we all learn. While we have all had this rule hammered into our collective psyche, another rule is arising in this current dismal real estate market - the look twice rule.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What Happens to My Mortgage When the Bank Fails?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1366720</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1366720</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:54:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To say the current real estate market is a mess would be a slight understatement. We haven't seen problems like this since the Great Depression. This is particularly true with banks, which are failing or on the cusp of doing so.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Freddie Mac - Critical to the Mortgage Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1366685</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1366685</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:51:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mortgage market in the United States is an interesting one because of the presence of semi-government entities in it. Freddie Mac is one such entity and a critical one to keeping the mortgage market moving.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>When a Seller is Unreasonable - Outrageously So</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1357707</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1357707</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:53:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this era of more people buying homes in foreclosure and dealing with a third party (the one that holds the mortgage) there can be unexpected issues that will leave the buyer scratching their heads wondering if the home really was for sale.  This was my experience.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>First Time Buyers and Model Homes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1319006</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1319006</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:02:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying home is both an emotional and financial decision. You want to stick to your budget, but your eyes can get mighty big when you see some homes. This is particularly true if you are a first time buyer and are looking at model homes.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Does Renting Make Sense Given the Bad Real Estate Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1318971</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1318971</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the basic tools used by financial advisors is to show their clients the advantages of homeownership versus renting. As you've probably heard, renting always seems to come out as the bad option. Many are starting to question whether that is still the case.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Enticing Buyers in a Slow Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1318935</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1318935</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market has typically been touted as a stable field where your investment will grow slowly, but surely, over time. And then the 21st century came and everything went nuts.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Getting Comfortable With Real Estate Contracts</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1318863</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1318863</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:44:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling or buying a home is one of the biggest transactions you will ever enter into during your life. As with most transactions of this sort, a contract is required. Ah, but what if you are not a lawyer?]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Two Repairs to Do Prior to Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1318780</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1318780</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:31:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you list your home on the market, you have to realize potential buyers are going to go over it with a fine tooth comb. This means you need to make repairs before hand. Since you probably aren't rolling in money, prioritizing repairs is often important.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Are Foreclosures Indicative of a Bottoming Real Estate Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1247175</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1247175</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market is bouncing back from a legendary hot period by going ice cold. Money has dried up, home values are bombing out and foreclosures are at unheard of levels.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Energy Efficiency - A Creative Tweak When Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1247145</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1247145</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:45:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market is slightly cold these days across much of the country. If you hope to sell your home for a decent price, you need some factor that makes it stand out from similar homes around you.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Who Wants to Understand Real Estate Contracts?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1211628</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1211628</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:43:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mention the word contract and images of expensive lawyers comes to mind. In real estate transactions, this is largely not the case anymore.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Unpublished Problem With the Real Estate Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1211584</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1211584</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:42:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The hyped reasons for the massive slow down in the real estate market are the credit crunch and bursting of the real estate balloon. There is one other major problem that nobody talks about.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Finding the Bottom of the Real Estate Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1211579</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1211579</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:41:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Down, down and down we go. Where will the real estate market settle? Is it possible to figure out where the bottom of the real estate market will be? It is an interesting question.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Getting the Best Price on Home Improvements</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1211995</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1211995</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:21:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the time tested strategies in real estate is to buy the "ugly duckling" on the block and then improve it to reap appreciation gains. The key to maximizing your gain, of course, is to minimize your cost. This means you need to know the secret to getting the best price on home improvements.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Homeowners Should Avoid Paper Loss Panic</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1211992</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1211992</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:19:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The sky is falling! Talk to practically any homeowner these days and you would swear that Armageddon has arrived. While the real estate market is a mess, homeowners need to take a deep breath.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Getting Lenders to Give You Money</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1165718</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1165718</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:05:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of the writing of this article, the real estate market is a horrific mess as prices fall. This "down" market is, of course, a huge boon for home buyers. You can pick up properties at very low prices and make a killing when the prices recover in a year or so.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Secret Strategies For Coming Up With Down Payment Funds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1165730</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1165730</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:04:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current real estate situation is a killer for most borrowers. While prices are down to very attractive numbers, getting funding to buy a home is very tough given the current credit crunch.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Getting Over Your Fear of Contracts As A FSBO Seller</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1134800</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1134800</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:01:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling your home without a real estate agent has a lot of benefits. Many homeowners, however, fail to take this path because of a fear of dealing with the real estate contracts involved. This common fear is misplaced.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Selling Your Home - Plastic Surgery!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1134798</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1134798</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:01:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market is cold, cold, cold. If you want to sell in this market, you need to spice things up. One of the best ways is to do a little plastic surgery on your home.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret To Avoiding A Financing Disaster When Buying A Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1134797</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1134797</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:01:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate market is completely out of whack at the moment, which means you need to be careful. In short, you need to know the secret to avoiding a financing disaster when buying a home. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Home Sellers - Evaluating Problems Raised By Buyers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1134795</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1134795</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've put the property up on the market and are getting interest from potential buyers. In fact, one has made an offer you find generally acceptable, but has raised some problems regarding the home in it. What do you do? ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Location Is So Important When Buying A Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1125972</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1125972</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:32:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Location, location, location - you've probably heard this phrase a thousand times, but what does it really mean? If you are in the market for a home, you'll want to know why location is key. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sell Your Home Like A Pro</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1125968</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1125968</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:32:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a lot that goes into selling your home, though this process may be easier than you think. To sell your home effectively, make sure to follow the subsequent steps.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secrets To Selling Your Home Without An Agent</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1125964</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1125964</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:31:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you really need an agent in order to sell your home? If you have been asking yourself this question, the answer is a simple "no." However, you will need to know a few things about real estate if you want to make sure your sales goes smoothly.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secrets Of Holding Successful Open Houses</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1125958</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1125958</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:31:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, the open house - that one chance that you have to either snag a buyer ... or cause them to run screaming from your home. Open houses can be helpful, but only if you know a few tricks of the trade.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Tips For Using Real Estate Signs To Generate Buyer Interest</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1125956</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1125956</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:30:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to sell a home without a for sale sign? Well, it is if you intend to sell it to your closest relative. Otherwise, neglecting to properly advertise your home will cost you those interested buyers.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Critical Perspective for the Current Real Estate Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1112516</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1112516</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:49:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate has often been viewed as a solid investment for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is the fact it tends to be fairly stable. This rule has been flipped on its head this decade.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Secret Strategies to Avoid Foreclosures</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1112468</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1112468</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:49:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most people, it is difficult to look past today's problems towards the future. The current real estate market is creating such a challenge for plenty of people.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Killer Strategies for Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1100176</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1100176</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:07:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The golden age of the real estate market has turned into...well, a fixer upper market. Money is tight, sales are way down and values are plummeting. Still, there are killer strategies that will get your home sold. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Cash for Keys Deal with Foreclosures</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1100541</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1100541</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:38:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Banks have noticed a rather significant problem when they foreclose on homeowners. More and more of the homes are being trashed by the owners before they move out. Banks are now fighting back in an odd way. They are offering cash to owners that move out peacefully.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret Method to Sell Your Home In A Cold Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1100525</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1100525</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:37:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you need to sell your home. A quick dip of the toe in the real estate pool will tell you the market is ice cold. Don't worry. In this article, we look at a secret method that will sell your home in a cold real estate market.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Blowing Your Counter Offer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1100675</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1100675</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:58:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether we will admit it or not, we all think we are pretty clever. This can manifest in many ways. In real estate, it often happens when a seller blows their counter offer to a buyer.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Key Box Conundrum When Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1100635</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1100635</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:57:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Convenience is a fact of life. When a potential buyer wants to see your home, you must make it available to them or risk them looking elsewhere. This brings us to the issue known as the key box conundrum.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Real Estate - The Unfortunate Discovery For Homeowners</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1095635</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1095635</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:41:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate is a fairly simple investment game in the long run. Buy a home, improve it and then eventually resell it. Although we are going through a rough patch in the market, this still holds true. Some homeowners can, however, make an unfortunate discovery regarding their home that can cause major financial problems.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What Real Estate Prices Mean Anything</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1095614</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1095614</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many factors that go into selling or buying when it comes to real estate. Some of the factors are dependent on understanding the game. This includes pricing. Specifically, there is more than on price for a home, neighborhood and city. The trick is to figure out what they mean.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Dealing With Banks When Having Mortgage Problems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1087781</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1087781</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:05:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current real estate market is an utter mess, which is leading to a situation where many borrowers are in financial trouble. This brings us to the secret to dealing with banks when you are having mortgage problems.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Getting Your Home Ready to Sell</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1080712</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1080712</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've made the decision to sell. Now you are ready to go, but what do you actually do? The answer is simple. You need to take the necessary steps to get your home ready to sell.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Difference Between Buying A Profitable Fixer Upper or A Money Trap</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1080668</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1080668</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the basic rules of real estate is to buy the cheapest home on the block, fix it up and reap the profits. When using this strategy, you have to be careful to make sure you buy the fixer upper instead of the money trap.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Calendar Considerations When Buying A Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1080634</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1080634</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:42:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most markets are cyclical in nature. In practical terms, this means there are periods where the market in question is very busy and periods where it is very slow. Many people are surprised to learn this also applies to the real estate market.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Buying Real Estate - What to Look For</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1080592</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1080592</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:42:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've watched the real estate market for a while and are ready to make the plunge. Now that you've decided to sell, what do you look for? ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Buying Land - Issues To Keep In Mind</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1067481</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1067481</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current real estate market is in the dumps. This has had the secondary effect of driving down the price of land. If you are interested in building your own home, it is a good time to buy land.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Selling Your Home In This Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1054846</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1054846</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:48:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current real estate market is in a definite downturn. If you don't need to sell, you shouldn't. Ah, but what if you do? How do you stand out from the other properties and get buyers to make offers on your home? This brings us to the secret to selling your home in this market.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Mortgage Loans - Picking Between Fixed and Adjustable In The Current Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1053883</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1053883</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:29:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve Bank has jumped into the mortgage market with both feet as it attempts to revive a critically ill housing market. This is good news, but also presents a trap for the unwary.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Is $200 Billion Enough To Help The Real Estate Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1039906</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1039906</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:47:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve Bank has been taking a beating when it comes to how it has moved to handle the current financial and economic situation. The announcement of what is essentially a 200 billion dollar financing plan signals a change in direction. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Worthwhile Home Improvements</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/970829</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/970829</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:55:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While most homes require minimal improvements, you will be much better off if you make the types of changes that are worth the extra investment. Though there are no guarantees that any sort of home improvement will allow you to list your home at a higher price, some home renovations are much more worthwhile than others. While several people may decide to knock down walls and purchase designer cabinetry, others may find that basic changes are quite important.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Home Renovations To Consider Before Selling</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/970821</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/970821</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:54:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your home in need of renovation? Before you try to sell your home, there are a few things that you will need to repair. If you neglect to make necessary adjustments, you could lose a buyer. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Selling the Unusual Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/970806</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/970806</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:54:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your home peculiar in some manner? Whether you live in a tree, or under water, unusual homes are not impossible to sell... they just take a bit more effort. Though the marketing aspect of an unusual home is just as important as advertising a regular home, you may not find your ideal buyer by placing an ad in the local paper. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Many Types of Buyers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/970804</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/970804</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:53:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to selling your own home, you should know that all buyers are certainly not created equal. Knowing how to spot each type of buyer is really half of the selling battle.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Put On Your Negotiation Hat</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/970802</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/970802</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:50:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a savvy negotiator? If not, you may want to brush upon your bargaining skills before you attempt to sell your home. Here are some great negotiation tips for you to consider.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Beware of Funky Real Estate Deals</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/954296</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/954296</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:58:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current real estate market is one that can be described as extreme. Whereas the market was extremely in favor of sellers and homeowners earlier this decade, it has swung back in favor of buyers with a vengeance.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Don't Lose Buying Discipline in This Real Estate Market</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/954294</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/954294</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:58:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it. This is one of the epic buyers' markets in the history of real estate. The heady days of easy money are over and the market is stuffed with inventory. That doesn't mean you should forgo the usual discipline when buying a home.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Rethinking Improvements Before Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/950383</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/950383</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:07:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you buy a home, you are committing most like to the largest chunk of debt in your life. So, what is the first thing you do? Start ripping it apart and doing improvements in your style! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Using Incentives To Move Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/950361</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/950361</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:06:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It slices, it dices, it will take you dog for a walk and it is only $19.99. Wait! We'll send you three of them! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Your Home May Not Sell</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/928276</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/928276</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:51:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Has your home been on the market for too long? If you just can't seem to sell your home, there may be a few things that you are overlooking.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why You Might Need A Real Estate Lawyer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/928272</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/928272</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:51:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know all about contracts, fees, and terms? If you have no idea what you are about to sign, you may just have to hire a lawyer - and save yourself a lot of grief.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Tips and Advice for Showing Your Home Tips</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/928269</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/928269</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:50:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You probably know that you will need to show your home to numerous buyers before you sell your house. But, did you know that there are some ways to show your home more effectively? ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>FSBO Sellers - What to Ask a Potential Buyer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/928267</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/928267</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:49:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you tend to ask a lot of questions? When you are selling your home there are some things that you should ask a buyer, and some things that you should refrain from asking.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Should You Really Be Improving Your Home with Modern Amenities?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/928266</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/928266</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:48:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that there is a heated debate occurring within the real estate world right now? Some people thrive upon renovation, but others will warn you to stick with the bare minimum.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sure Fire Home Sale Tricks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/922073</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/922073</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:28:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard all about how to sell your home, and what sort of home improvements you need to make, but do you know how to arrange your home in an appealing way? There are some tried and true ways to tempt even the most difficult home buyer, and the following tricks are sure to bring in more than a few offers on your home.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Is Auctioning Your Home A Good Idea in a Slow Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/922071</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/922071</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:27:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a new trend sweeping the FSBO world, and this trend begins with an auctioneer. Many home owners are turning to auction houses in order to sell their homes in a hurry, but is auctioning your home really a good idea?  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Home Appraisers and What They Do</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/922068</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/922068</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:27:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Allowing a home appraiser to come and inspect your house is always a difficult process to go through. Often, home owners are rather surprised at the market value that a home appraiser comes up with, but rest assured - a home appraiser's valuation is usually right on target.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Selling Your Condo</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/922062</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/922062</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:26:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you attempting to sell a condo? If so, you should know that selling a condo is not the same as selling a home, and there are many different things that any condo owner should automatically mention in order to make a sale.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Unique Home Staging Tips</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/913418</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/913418</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:53:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard by now that you should "stage" your home for sale, but staging requires a lot more than simply setting up attractive displays. Some of the best home stagers out there have quite a few tricks up their sleeves, and here are some staging ideas that you don't want to ignore.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What To Do With Your Pets When Selling Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/913417</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/913417</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:51:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who doesn't love a friendly household pet? While most home buyers have pets of their own, when it comes to viewing a house your pet may get in the way of your sale.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Selling Your Home With the Virtual Tour</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/913413</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/913413</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:51:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that most buyers will only visit a home after viewing numerous photographs and virtual tours? If you have not yet considered applying a virtual tour to your listing, you will want to pay close attention to this article.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Showing Your Home While Keeping Your Privacy In Tact</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/913412</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/913412</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:50:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make no mistake about it, home buyers will open nearly every closet and cabinet within your home. In fact, you want to encourage buyers to move and touch things within your home, but you should also learn how to keep your private information hidden during an open house.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sellers Must Create A Welcoming Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/913411</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/913411</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:48:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know how to play the part of a gracious host? Most potential buyers are looking to feel "at home" while viewing various houses, so make sure that you provide a more than adequate welcome.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Writing the Perfect Ad for Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/888750</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/888750</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:32:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How are your writing skills? Creating the perfect advertisement for your home can either make or break your sale, and so many advertisements are never read simply because they are written all wrong. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Range Pricing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/888742</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/888742</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:29:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some homes are just hard to sell, but that doesn't mean that they can't be sold at all. If your home has been on the market for quite some time now, and you are at your wit's end, there is one selling tactic that may come to your rescue in a hurry. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Market Your Home Like A Pro</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/883810</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/883810</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:56:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Professional advertisers tend to pull in excellent salaries due to the fact that they know how to sell anything. When it comes to selling your own home, start thinking like a pro.  ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Homes Recently Sold - A Cue for Sellers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/883809</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/883809</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:55:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are attempting to sell your own home, you probably know that you should look at other homes currently on the market in your area, but what about those homes that have already been sold? Many people are under the impression that previously sold homes are a thing of the past, but accessing former listing sales is one sure fire way to ensure that your home is priced properly.  ]]></description>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
