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The Housing Market
by: Mathtaus


Everyone is interested in the housing market for one reason or another. Some are looking to sell homes, others are looking to buy, and many people are looking for information on apartments and condos as well. Deciding on where you want to move is one of the major factors in choosing a home and making the best of what the housing market has to offer. If you’re moving to a major U.S. city like Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, or the state of Florida, you’ll want to find out as much about the real estate market and home buying suggestions for each area. Here is some information that will definitely help.

First of all, figuring out what you’ll be able to afford when it comes to a home will help you to customize your real estate search. Take a detailed look at your finances, and compare your financial state with the areas you plan on moving to. Each city will have different economic requirements, and there are different features in homes depending on the part of the country they are located in. For instance, you’ll probably find smaller but conveniently located apartments in New York, but these apartments will be slightly more expensive than an apartment in Florida; there are a number of loft-style apartments in Chicago, but the same style of apartment in Los Angeles may cost a little more. So, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the real estate market while you’re planning your move so that you’ll know exactly what to expect once you arrive in your new area.

Next, you should look at the specific types of homes that each geographical location has to offer. Search the Internet for real estate listings in each area, and take notes on the things that interest you in each home, apartment, or condo. You can also find out which real estate agents in the area will be able to give you the assistance that you need. If you don’t yet live in the city you plan on moving to, contacting a real estate agent online, as well as browsing real estate listings on the web will be very beneficial in helping you to decide on the perfect home.

Look for all the details you’ll need in a home, no matter how small. For instance, if you want wall-to-wall carpeting, or prefer a home with a balcony or spacious yard, be sure to make this plain when you talk to your real estate agent. The ads should be descriptive enough to let you know whether or not you want to look into seriously purchasing the home, but if you have questions, be sure to let the agent or seller know. For instance, there are several apartment ads in Chicago detailing apartments and town homes with garages, but if you need a two-car garage, you should contact the real estate agent to see if this is a possibility; there are a number of real estate ads for penthouses in New York, but you may not be able to see a picture, so you should contact the agent for more details. Many real estate listings will allow you to take a tour of the property to determine if the square footage is to your liking; if not, you may be able to request more details.

You should also take a look at the number of homes, condos, and apartments that are available in each area. If you’re moving because of a job or school transfer, you’ll want to make sure that there is enough opportunity for you to get the home you’ll want in the time frame you need it in. Sites like www.house.info will let you know how many homes of every type you can expect to find in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and the state of Florida. Places like New York and Chicago usually have the most apartments for rent and for sale, and if you’re looking to purchase a home, town home, or condo, Las Vegas is a good place to begin your search.

If you’re selling a home in either of these areas, you’ll want to make a checklist of all the things that should be done to make sure that your home looks its best and is as marketable as possible. It’s a good idea to do minor repairs to the home, such as painting the fence, fixing small electrical problems and even doing a few painting jobs in certain rooms in your home will make your home more attractive and appealing to potential buyers. It’s also a great idea to look at other homes in your area that are for sale—this will give you an idea of how to price your home, and will let you know which home features are popular in your neighborhood; this way you’ll appeal to buyers that are natives to the city, and those moving to the are for the first time. You’ll also need to do a home evaluation with your real estate agent to see if the home’s value has increased or not. You’ll also want to make your home more enticing to buyers by using the area you live in to make the home more sensible for buying. For example, if you’re selling a home in Florida and live relatively close to a beach or two, make sure that you mention this when potential buyers arrive for open house. You may also want to fix up the landscape around your home, such as trimming palm trees, making sure that lawn is manicured, and even adding a fountain or bird bath. If you live in a big metropolitan area like New York City or Chicago, you’ll want to point out how convenient the area is, and become aware of neighborhood attractions—even the ones you don’t go to that often.

For more information on the home market, real estate agents, and housing information on the above-mention cities, check out sites like www.house.info, and click on the city of your choice.


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Used Car Buying Tips
 by: Steve Gillman

Some of these used car buying tips won't be new to you. Often the trick is just to apply what you already know. On the other hand, when it comes to expensive areas of life like buying a car, one new thing learned can save you hundreds of dollars. Try some of the following.

1. Make a low offer. Okay, you knew this one. A trick you may not have used, though, is to make a low offer, and then leave your phone number with the seller. Time has a way of making sellers desperate, especially after you just helped convince them that they are asking too much.

2. Be careful with car price guides. Use the "blue book" etc, but try not to pay more than wholesale. I can't think of many times when people I know have paid more than "bluebook," so these "average" sales prices are doubtful.

3. Talk to people. This is one of the simplest and effective used car buying tips. Just let friends, family and others know you're looking for a car. Quite often people would be happy to avoid the whole process of advertising and showing their car if they could just get rid of it by giving a good deal to a friend.

4. Check out the engine. Have a mechanic look at the car, and tell you what it's likely to need in the next year or so. Then make a list, so the seller can see in writing why you are offering less than he wants.

5. Auctions. See if there is a public auction in your area. If not, maybe you can go with a dealer friend and give him a $100 to buy a car for you.

6. www.carfax.com. It's around $25 to run vehicle background checks for a month - long enough to find your next car. They'll show the chain of title, accident reports for the car, and even safety and reliability scores for that model.

7. "Ugly" cars. Watch for cars that sit on the lot for months. Dealers will often sell these "ugly ducklings" at a loss just to move them. Again, you may want to leave your phone number with a low offer.

8. Rental company cars. They are sold fairly cheap when they get the new ones in. Buy at bluebook wholesale or less, because they have had many different drivers, so they've more wear than normal.

9. Repos. Credit unions and some small banks do their own selling of repossessed cars. You usually bid on paper, maybe with a $50 deposit, and then get your $50 back if you're not the winning bidder. If they don't sell their own repossessions, ask where they are sold.

10. Consider gas mileage. High mileage may be better, but maybe a car that costs $500 less will use only $400 more gas in the two years you expect to own it. Do the math.

Use the tips here the next time you are shopping for a used car. Meanwhile, why not learn a few negotiating strategies. This helps in many areas of life, and is the most important of these used car buying tips.

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