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Is Now a Good Time To Sell My House?

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Sharon JLeave a Comment

Is Now a Good Time To Sell My House?

Investing In Apartment Buildings – Pros and Cons

March 12, 2024July 28, 2024Sharon JLeave a Comment

Investing in apartment buildings can be a sound financial strategy, even when the economy isn’t performing optimally. However, like all investment opportunities, there are pros and cons to consider. This article will discuss the benefits and drawbacks investing in apartment buildings. Advantages and Disadvantages of Investing in Apartment Buildings Pros and Cons of Investing in […]

4 Quick Steps To Sell Your House Quick In A Poor Market

March 12, 2024July 28, 2024Sharon JLeave a Comment

In the year 2013, I found myself in a peculiar situation. The economic downturn in the UK had taken hold, and like many, I was trapped in the struggle of selling my house. Gone were the days before 2005, when properties would fly off the market within three months. Those times seemed a distant memory […]

Smart Prospecting Tips for Commercial Real Estate Brokers

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023Sharon JLeave a Comment

There is no doubt that top commercial real estate agents do things differently than most others. They have a system and focus that takes a ‘lions’ share of the market from their competitors. After studying many top agents across the country for years, it is relevant that we talk about the differences with the best […]

Three Essential Things You Must Do Before Starting in Property Development

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

If you start your property development business the right way, you are building a foundation for success. Start it the wrong way, and you could be headed for disappointment, stress, and possibly even large financial losses. 1. Manage Your Property Development Projects As A Business Unless you’re prepared to forfeit some of your profits and […]

Real Estate Appraiser Tips

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

Marketing your products and services on the internet is an effective way to promote your business. These days almost every developed and developing country has knowledge of the internet and computer. Everyone knows that the internet is the best source of information, no matter what the client is searching for. The client has to just […]

Property Development Finance Options

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

During recent years property developers have struggled to access finance to fund projects. This is due to the reluctance of high street banks’ to lend for both refurbishment projects and new build developments. Property Development Finance – Who can borrow? Borrowing against the projected increased value of the development you can achieve as much of […]

Eliminating the 11 Big Risks of Property Development

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

Let’s take a look at some of the risks of property development. Undertaking your first property development project is more demanding and involves more risk than buying your first investment property. But although there are more things that can go wrong, there is also an opportunity for increased rewards. The greatest risk I believe to […]

Due Diligence: Real Estate Development

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

In addition to an acceptable package detailing the projected use of the property, associated costs, and future cash flow projections the following issues need to be addressed in depth as well: A. PROPERTY / TITLE Maps, locations, and overview itemsCurrent ownership and controlCurrent title holderProperty title documents / last searchList of encumbrances, liensRestrictions, easements, covenants, […]

Buying an Apartment Building – Step By Step

March 12, 2019July 4, 2019Sharon JLeave a Comment

Have you ever thought about apartment investing – or how to buy an apartment building? You can get started investing in apartments – even if this is your first real estate investment. The first thing I want to cover is this: it is a complete lie that you have to invest in houses first, and […]