Archive for the ‘Home’ Category

Laminate flooring at Carpet One (2009-5-19)

Nowadays, flooring choices might be overwhelming with often hundreds of options to choose from. I decided to change my hardwood floor, which became worn out over time, to something different. I didn’t want the thick 3/4in boards but something lighter and brighter and, most of all, cheaper. I discovered Carpet One, whose advisors pointed me [...]

Price, The Primary Advantage (2009-2-5)

As with foreclosure properties, you should not buy a FSBO home at its market price. If you are buying it at its market value, you might as well go through an experienced real estate agent—who can probably get you a better and more secure deal.
The advantage of FSBO properties for the seller is that [...]

Buying Tax Sale Properties (2009-1-28)

In some locales—such as many counties in Illinois and Florida—tax auctions are a little-known but highly lucrative source for real estate investors. Savvy investors can, in fact, buy properties at one-tenth (10%) of their actual value through tax auctions.
There are risks involved; but smart investors are assured of returns on their investment of 15%-25%, [...]