11 Jun 2014
By Mark Feder

4 Tips To Lower Homeowners Insurance For Your Home

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With the prices for everything skyrocketing these days, every penny counts. This includes your homeowner's insurance costs. If you're thinking of buying a home and need homeowner's insurance, here are a few tips on getting quality insurance for a fair price: Tip #1: Shop Around Ask family and friends about their homeowner's insurance. Check the Yellow Pages, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the state insurance department.  Other places to shop for insurance include consumer guides, insurance agents and online insurance quote services. Don't just look for lower prices, however. You need a fair price for the services…
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18 Apr 2013
By Mark Feder
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5 Great Questions To Ask At An Open House For Real Estate

Real Estate Tips
An open house gives you a great opportunity to look more closely at Solana Beach real estate you might be interested in buying. It also affords you the chance to chat with the owner or real estate agent so you can bring up any issues or hesitations you have with the home. Knowing what to ask can be difficult, so below are examples of questions to ask at the next open house you attend. Why has the seller decided to sell now? If you ask why the seller is moving, you could learn valuable information to help determine your offer…
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09 Apr 2013
By Mark Feder
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Should You Fix And Flip Or Buy And Hold Your Investment Real Estate?

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When you make an investment in Solana Beach  real estate, it's important to consider your options for turning a profit even before you write an offer. It might be best to rent out the property to cover your mortgage and build equity providing the home cash-flows with solid rents and demand. Or, you could fix up the home and flip it so that you can sell it quickly for a larger amount than you invested. Both strategies may be appealing options, so here are some important factors to consider before making your decision. Flipping May Lead To Short Term Profits…
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05 Apr 2013
By Mark Feder
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Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate

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When looking to buy or sell Solana Beach real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling somewhat uneasy. From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information — and it's hard to know what's important. So, brush up on the terms below and don't get fooled this April. Sale-to-List Ratio This is an important number to pay attention to when choosing a real estate professional to sell your home. The percentage is calculated by what a home was initially listed for, divided by the actual sale price. The closer an…
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