If you are in the process of selling your home in Port Angeles Washington then you are lucky to have the ability to take advantage of the great outdoors and sceenery to showcase your home.  Yards and curb appeal can really impress buyers and draw then into the home for a closer look at what is being offered. Without that all important curb appeal, they may never make it to the front door. If you think back to when you bought your Port Angeles home, what was it that caught your eye? What aspect was it that made you fall in love with it? These are some of the things that you need to feature, and then some. Its important to have "visual hooks" in the front yard. These could be anything from new paint to custom gates to a well manicured lawn or colorful flowerbeds. Anything that you can do ... 12/20/2009

Port Angeles Washington banks and mortgage companies have been selling mortgage notes in the secondary for years.  They even buy and sell those notes to other lending companies.  This most likely has happen to you or to someone that you know at some time or another.  Why do lenders do this?  They do it in order to keep a steady reserve of cash on hand to make other loans. The information in this message is designed to help you understand about creating trust deeds, real estate notes, or if you have a Port Angeles business and have contracts you also have a business note which will bring you a cash flow that you can receive monthly payments, which brings you steady cash flows. You can also have the option to sell whole or part your real estate notes, trust deeds or business notes.  The w... 12/20/2009

If you have excellent credit you will have the least amount of hurdles to jump through. When the mortgage companies in Port Angeles Washington are evaluating your credit generally talking about your FICO score. This is a compilation of the three major credit bureaus and is the standard for determining credit worthiness in the industry.You will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710,when looking at your credit score.There are now many different loan solutions available to the investor in Port Angeles Washington. It is still possible but not probable that you could fine financing for 100% of the cost to purchase the piece of investment property.There are many options available even if your credit is not up to par. You may be able to negotiate t... 12/20/2009

In today's Port Angeles real estate market there is a lot of uncertainty. The sub-prime mortgage crisis is the buzz word phrase that has a lot of people talking. One lesson that can be learned from this situation, is that it is so important for prospective homeowners to know what they are getting themselves into. Buying a home in Port Angeles WA. can be stressful, and overwhelming, but knowing what you are signing on for is paramount to securing an investment that will serve you well. A little education can go a long way. Below is a glossary of key terms associated with all things real estate. If you are a "newbie", familiarize yourself with these as you begin your Port Angeles real estate search: We'll begin in the middle of the alphabet with "M" words, as "mortgages" seem to be the ho... 12/14/2009

One of the crucial elements of real estate negotiations in Port Angeles WA.  is time. Understand and master the use of time, and you can buy a home for thousands less. Here is one of the most important aspects of time: Deadlines In Real Estate Negotiation Time is of the essence. It even says as much on most Port Angeles real estate contracts. What does this mean? It means that whoever controls or understands the elements of time has the better negotiating position. When I bought my first piece of property, I asked the seller why he was selling. He said he was moving. I asked him when he was moving, and he said in a couple weeks. He also mentioned that he wanted to close the sale before he moved. I offered him 20% less than he was asking, and he accepted. He gave away too much informatio... 12/14/2009

One of the most important principles of real estate negotiation In Port Angeles WA. is to learn why the seller is selling. More than that though, you want to try to learn the seller's motivations for every aspect of the process. In other words, learn not just why he wants to sell, but also why he wants to sell a particular way, why he wants the price he is asking, what's important to him when making decisions, and more. Watch for personal motivators, too. Is the Port Angeles seller more motivated by what They read or by what they hear?  Are they more motivated by the promise of a fast sale, or a high price? Listen for clues. A Port Angeles seller who continually says, "I see" is probably more visually oriented and motivated. You want to show such a seller the advantages of your offer. D... 12/14/2009

Yes, you should fix all of the obvious things you can.  When Port Angeles buyers visit homes, they look for the things they see that obviously need some fixing.  Most buyers would rather not see the repairs in front of them.  They want to buy a house that is in ‘perfect' repair.  You should put yourself in the Port Angeles buyer's shoes.  Think like a buyer.  Would you want to repair or fix up anything in your new Port Angeles home?  No, you would not.   While you are still in the buyer's frame of mind, tour your house.  Make a list of all the things you see that need repair.  Here are eleven obvious things to look for and correction of any defects: 1. Do your walls need a fresh coat of paint?2. How about the trim?  3. Are all of your floors and carpets in good shape?  Do they need clea... 12/14/2009

Port Angeles WA. Commercial real estate is distinctly different from residential real estate. The terminology is very different and here is a list of new terms from A to M. Commercial Terms According to Value:  The value of the property when computing property taxes. Build to Suit:   A customized design and build approach for a single tenant space usually resulting in a single occupant building which is then leased or sold to the Port Angeles tenant. Certificate of Occupancy:  Issued by our local Port Angeles city building department and is a necessary requirement prior to moving into the space. Common Area Maintenance:  Typically an annual charge assessed to tenants based on their percentage of occupancy to pay for maintenance of parking lots, bathrooms and open areas. Demising Wall:  ... 12/14/2009

Here the term "Real Estate Investing" and the typical Port Angeles buyer or investor probably imagines some Herculean figure who has tons of cash, guts, or both. The truth is real estate is blown way out of proportion for some in terms of its sheer mystique. The bottom line is real estate is the number 1 way for the average Joe and Jane to add to their bottom line in a big way. The first thing you should do is think differently. Instead of looking at someone like Donald Trump and say, "Wow, I can never be as smart as that guy." Transform your mind to say "What do I need to learn and do to achieve the levels of success in Port Angeles real estate that I deserve!" Don't be a lemming (that's what got you in the financial rut in the first place!) by using the same exact words. Feel free to ... 12/13/2009

The single most common mistake that a note holder makes when creating a note is that they fail to check their Port Angeles buyer's Credit Report. It seems so simple, but it is worth repeating "Most people fail to check the credit report of their prospective buyers!!" Can you believe this? Just by doing this one simple step can save you a bunch of money now and in the future. How so? First and foremost by checking your potential Port Angeles buyers credit score can help resolve your worries of your buyer's ability to repay their future debt to you. Heck, I don't know of any local Port Angeles bank that would not check the credit score of any one of their customers seeking a mortgage. So why shouldn't you? The second benefit of checking your Port Angeles buyer's credit score is what if yo... 12/13/2009

So you want to get into Port Angeles WA. real estate, for personal or investment purposes, but you just do not have the cash to get you started.  Purchasing real estate is still possible even with out a down payment.  Below are a few techniques, provided the Port Angeles seller is willing to negotiate and has a genuine interest in selling the property as soon as possible. Buying with no money down. The simplest method for Port Angeles real estate investment is to take over their mortgage payments.  This is called assuming the mortgage.  Naturally, you will need to be approved by the original lender to assume the mortgage.  If you cannot be approved for an assumable mortgage, you may also try a subject to assumption mortgage, which means that you make the monthly payments while the prope... 12/13/2009

When assessing the value of a property in the Port Angeles Washington real estate market, many investors and other commercial property buyers look at comparable sales to determine the true current market value of a property. The comparable sales can show you exactly what properties are selling for, not just the asking price. If you know three or four properties of similar characteristics sold for about the same amount, then you can determine what the value of your Port Angeles property is. Don't ever just look at the asking price, as it can be as far off as the owner wishes. He or she may be dreaming in regards to what the property is really worth! Comparable sales, or comps, are the properties that have sold around the Port Angeles Washington subject property that are zoned identically... 12/13/2009

When you are selling your Port Angeles home, expect a lot of people to "intrude" on your privacy. If your home is being handled by a Port Angeles real estate agent, then most of the calls and inquires would be handled by them. If you are selling your home by yourself, then you've got a big job in your hands. As an independent Port Angeles home seller, you may be flooded by a long line of emails and unending phone calls from potential buyers. Answering emails will not pose much of a problem since you have time to compose your thoughts and you can do those at your own convenience. Handling phoned inquiries is another matter altogether. One thing you should remember about conducting your business through the phone is that, contrary to what you may think, you are not invisible. The person o... 12/13/2009

Have you ever wondered why that beautiful and well-kept Port Angeles house at the corner is still up for sale after almost six months? You've been there, asked around (no murders there), found the price reasonable, and yet ... they have not received an offer to sell. You look around, and you notice nothing. A house in Port Angeles, no matter how beautiful or how ideal it is, will not sell if it is not properly advertised. If you are selling your home through an real estate agent, the agency will handle most (if not all) of the advertising and marketing needed to sell your home. If you are doing everything by yourself, you have to make sure that no stone is left unturned. This doesn't mean that you have to spend an entire fortune on advertising alone; you just have to know which advertis... 12/13/2009

In an average home inspection, septic systems are no longer generally included.However, you need to note the system is a major cost element of a home and should thus be checked before purchase.These inspections are made not simply to make sure that you are making a good purchase on your house, but for the protection of the environment.Getting a termite inspection is necessary if you are purchasing a single or multi-family home, a townhouse, or a lower level garden style house. The eastern subterranean termite can do major damage to the structure of a home and can go without detection for years. When you do hire a Port Angeles Washington home inspector to test your home, be certain that you also make him do pest inspections. A lot of Port Angeles Washington home inspectors offer these as... 12/13/2009

Curb appeal is the most important challenge you'll face when selling your Port Angeles home. You must make home shoppers feel like getting out of their car to see what's behind the front door. Imagine prospective Port Angeles buyers driving up and examining your property for the first time. Your goal is to have them exclaim, "What a darling home!" Or, "What a splendid house." Curb appeal has grown up, and using innovative Design Psychology techniques for marketing homes puts curb allure to work, enticing Port Angeles buyers to come inside your home. One way to make your home outshine the others on the market, upgrading your exterior, doesn't have to cost you a lot of money. Restore, the outlet store for Habitat for Humanity, resells donated home building materials. They sell light fixtu... 12/13/2009

As a real estate agent who has experience in Port Angeles Washington, many people have been helped by me with purchasing and selling their homes. The purpose of my article is to share some of the tips I have found very effective. Port Angeles Washington market. When you finish reading this article, you will know exactly how to manage a quick, stress free sale of your house.Staging your home will lead to more success than not staging it.If you have never staged a home in the past, it may seem like an overwhelming task, but in reality it only requires several easy steps.1.) Fixing things. You must make necessary repairs to the house before showing it.2.) You should probably clean your stuff out. You will need to remove and store anything that doesn't fit the overall look.3.) Your house sh... 12/13/2009

Entry level homes are in greater abundance now than they have been in a long time. At the end of September there were 106 homes available for under $200,000 in the Port Angeles market. For the same time period in 2008 there were 69 and if you look back to ‘07 you'd find 53. The only other price point with an increase in selection is the $200,000 - $249,999 grouping with 69; 25% more than last year. The strongest decline in availability is in the $250,000 - $299,999 segment. There are just 31 on the market, a 56% decline from a year ago. If your budget is more in line with a $300,000 - $349,999 priced home there are 29 to choose from -- a decline of 24% rom the 2008 level. The next two segments, $350,000 - $399,999 and $400,000 - $499,999 are down an average of 35% with 21 and 23 respect... 10/12/2009

Whether from market stimulus programs or buyer necessity, the Port Angeles market has picked up in housing units sold over the last two months. Overall sales are only down eleven percent as compared to last year. If you look at sales over the last six months, we are only off by five percent in the number sold. Dollar-wise, the market is off far more -- due in part to lower home prices in the middle range from repossessed properties and the pressure they exert on the market, as well as the inventory having a larger than normal number of entry-level priced homes. If you are looking for a modest home or a rental property, there are 26% more homes under $200,000 than we had last year. At the rate they are moving, homes in this range and those priced from $250,000 - $299,999 are almost in a ... 10/12/2009

There are few events in life more demanding than preparing for a move.  The happy anticipation of living in your new home can be unceremoniously squelched when you begin to consider the effort of packing of your grandmother’s china or your rare record collection. But take heart: the initial anxiety can be significantly relieved when you follow a few simple measures.  First of all plan ahead - way ahead.  Careful planning can make the difference between a chaotic, hysterical moving day and an organized, easeful transition when the moving van arrives.   Check and re-confirm the scheduled settlement date. Make a list of all records that need to be transferred and utilities companies that must be notified.  Take a long hard look at your possessions and then ruthlessly weed out everything yo... 08/03/2009