MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

Real Estate Advisor: January 2006
January is here once again, presenting a new year full of promise for buyers, sellers and homeowners alike. Here are some items of interest as you begin consider what lies ahead in 2006.

  • New Year's Resolutions for Homeowners
  • Quick Tips: Buying in hot January markets
  • Looking back at 2005

    Real Estate Advisor: February 2006
    Today's consumers are more willing than those from previous eras to think outside of the box, applying less traditional solutions if necessary to reach their goals. This month's Real Estate Advisor covers two options in the real estate world that your parents probably never considered: home warranties and condominiums.

  • Understanding Home Warranties
  • Should You Consider Buying a Condo?


    Real Estate Advisor: March 2006
    The world of real estate has undergone radical change in the last ten years, from the rapidly-growing importance of the internet to the popularity of grouped real estate services. During this period, two trends that have taken shape have greatly impacted the industry: specialty mortgages and professional home staging.

  • Specialty Mortgages: Risks and Rewards
  • The Art of Home Staging


    Real Estate Advisor: April 2006
    This month's Real Estate Advisor approaches a wide array of seemingly unrelated ideas: taxes, conservationism and long-distance real estate investment.

  • Last Minute Real Estate Tax Tips
  • Building/Buying "Green"
  • Buying Investment Property in Distant Markets

    Real Estate Advisor: May 2006
    The Internet age is here to stay, and for most of us, that means changing the ways in which we approach almost every little task. This month's newsletter focuses on two technology topics: searching for homes on the Internet and setting up a home wireless network.

  • Internet Shopping for your New Home
  • Going Wireless

    Real Estate Advisor: June 2006
    As we move into summer, some of the early real estate trends for 2006 are starting to take shape. This month we will review some tips for buying in housing developments and examine changes to the rental housing market.

  • Buying in Planned Communities: What to Know
  • Rental Markets Warming

    Real Estate Advisor: July 2006
    With the summer in full swing, many think more about vacation destinations and days at the ball park than they do their own homes. This month's newsletter focuses on two topics that any homeowner can relate to: Improving your Backyard and Home Emergency Preparedness.

  • Make Your Backyard a Summer Sanctuary
  • Home Emergency Preparedness

    Real Estate Advisor: August 2006
    This month's newsletter focuses on two topics:

  • The Modern Commuting Homeowner

  • Buying Tactics in Changing Markets

    Norman Rockwell-esque visions of a workforce living and working in the same community have been replaced by shadow of the modern commuter. Rising early in the morning and often returning well after sunset, they are traveling further to and from work each year. And, over the last three decades, the real estate industry has seen unprecedented growth and profitability. Rates of home appreciation have been on a steady incline, resulting in many highly competitive housing markets.

    Real Estate Advisor: September 2006
    The September edition of the Real Estate advisor includes a section of Open House tips geared towards prospective buyers and an introductory guide to home roofing.

  • Open House-Hunting
  • Gimme Shelter: A Layman's Guide to Roofing

    Real Estate Advisor: October 2006
    This month focuses on:

  • Reinventing space – Building Smaller, Smarter Homes
  • Rapid Relocations: What to do with your old house?

    Real Estate Advisor: November 2006
    The November edition of the Real Estate advisor covers the timely topic of Selling a home during the winter holiday season, and also takes a look at the growing trend of vintage wood materials in interior design.

  • Seller Your Home During the Holiday Season
  • Using Vintage Wood in Modern Homes

    Real Estate Advisor: December 2006
    In this edition read about:

    • Travel Safe and Smart this Winter
    • Celebrate an Unconventional New Year's Eve

    Real Estate Advisor: January 2007

    The Risky Side of Selling a Home on Your Own
    The vast majority of sellers list their home with a real estate agent, but some individuals choose to go through the selling process on their own. Selling a home “For Sale By Owner”, while entirely possible, does come with a list of hurdles and some significant risks....

    Real Estate Advisor: Febraury 2007

    In this month's Real Estate Advisor, the art of the land deal and the increasingly popular trend of custom-designed closet spaces

    • Buying Land
    • Custom Closets

    Real Estate Advisor: March 2007

    • The Myth of 20% Down
    • Buyer's Corner: The Rent-Back

    Real Estate Advisor: April 2007

    • The Changing Life Expectancy of Home Products
    • The Distant Job Offer: When Does Relocation Make Sense?

    Real Estate Advisor: May 2007

    • Luxury Condos on the (High) Rise
    • Enlightenment, 50 Watts at a Time: Accent Lighting in Your Home

    Real Estate Advisor: June 2007

    Real Estate Investing: The Landlord Speculator

    Real Estate Advisor: July 2007

    This month's newsletter focuses on two specialty rooms that have more to do with enjoying your home than making a profit.

    • Creating a Home Gym
    • Hollywood at Home: Create Your Own Media Room

    Real Estate Advisor: August 2007

    Lawn Care That is Truly Green; Organic Lawn Care on the Rise

    Real Estate Advisor: September 2007

    • The Peace-of-Mind of a Home Generator
    • Quick Tips: Hosting a Football Party

    Real Estate Advisor: October 2007

    • Selling Tactics: Buyer's Incentives for a Slow Market
    • Using Programmable Thermostats

    Real Estate Advisor: November 2007

    Avoiding Foreclosure

    Real Estate Advisor: December 2007

    Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests

     

     

     

     

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