Why the Kea parrot is a good pet bird

The Kea parrot is one of the few members of the species that lives in high mountains, particularly in New Zealand. But this does not mean that they are not suitable as pet birds. This type of parrot can adapt to any environment. While they are known to live in windy and cold conditions, wild Keas often fly into forests […]

Bank Owned Property: Guide to Buying Discount Real Estate

Bank ownership is a great way to buy real estate at discounted prices. Bank foreclosures consist of residential homes, commercial properties, and vacant land. Whether you are looking for a first home, a vacation home, an investment property, or a real estate deal, bank properties may be the perfect solution. To purchase bank-owned properties, buyers must submit offers through the […]

The cost of foreclosures

The detrimental costs of foreclosure have caused increased awareness among industry participants. These participants include homeowners, lenders, investors, insurers, utilities, and government officials. The following is a summary of the costs for all industry participants and indirectly related non-participants. The costs for industry participants the homeowners The cost of a homeowner’s foreclosure generally depends on the homeowner’s interest in that […]

Which is better: a deed or a lease option?

A deed contract is also known as a land contract or installment sales contract. It is simply an agreement or contract between the seller of a property and a buyer in which the property is not transferred to the buyer until the terms of the contract are fulfilled. It sounds very simple and it is except for the fact that […]

6 Factors To Consider If You’re Looking For A Real Estate Bidding War!

Generally, a wide variety of factors determine which approach is needed and best when marketing and selling a home. Some of these include: the type of housing market; specific property, etc; essence time; offer and demand; property price range; and current local competition. Under certain specific indications, the best approach might be to create some kind of bidding war, to […]

Ultimate Gift Guide 2012

Santa and I have one thing in common, and it’s not a tummy…although with all the homemade treats and feasts during the holidays, I’m one step closer to it. Actually, it’s my gift list, which grows every year. When I was a kid, all I had to think about was gifts for my parents, my brother, and maybe my grandparents […]