As of February of 2012, regardless of what is being talked about in the press, it is clear to me that our markets are still in a deep hole.  All the warm and fuzzy feelings that you may have about "positive" employment statistics, upward trends in obscure indices or the power of positive talk doesn't change the fact that our real property markets today are still bouncing along near their 4 to 5 year activity and price lows.

So if you have been shopping for a home, chances are you have submitted information that has been used in "pre-qualifying" you for a home loan Pre-qualification (also sometimes called a pre approval) is a term used in mortgage loan circles meaning that a loan officer has taken some information from you, the potential borrower, and made a tentative decision, but not verified much of, if any of it

Because competition amongst real estate brokers for customers is stiff on the Internet, you need to do a lot more than merely post your properties and to guarantee success it is essential to offer the kind of facts, incentives and useful tips that can entice just the right parties to have your listings

If you are interested in investing in real estate, you can buy property from a real estate investment group, invest in corporations that have REIT status, buy properties that are undervalued or in a hot market, or buy a moderately priced property and upgrade it Although the real estate industry appears daunting and difficult, many individuals still are nonetheless venturing into Nevada City real estate investments

One of the hottest trends in bargain real estate buying is the short sale This occurs when a home sells for less than the total amount owed on the mortgage and can be an alternative to foreclosure

One of the most useful terms in the housing business is the days on market - also known as the DOM - that enables real estate professionals find out home values by verifying how long the certain home has been on the market in relation to the number of sales in the area of homes in a comparable price range

There are different types of real estate investments which include: mixed-use, trusts, retail, industrial, commercial and residential Real estate investing, which includes buying, selling, owning, renting and managing property, has become an extremely lucrative investment opportunity

Normally a down real estate market is a heaven for investors There is a variety of properties available for sale and many homeowners are desperate to sell and negotiate a price that will get them out of high waters

An equity mortgage is the most commonly found loan taken on a house Many financial institutions and banks offer this kind of loan to home owners

A short discussion of some real property pitfalls in 2011 from a Las Vegas / Henderson commercial appraiser