http://www.artipot.com/authors/12790/prudence-wong/ Latest articles by Prudence Wong from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/267049/vacating-properties-is-not-right-no-matter-what.htm It is not right to abandon a home and move out. This is because vacant properties become the target of thieves. Also, lack of maintenance can lead to overgrown weeds posing a big problem for the surrounding homes. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:31:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267049/vacating-properties-is-not-right-no-matter-what.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267048/securing-your-home-some-excellent-tips.htm There are various ways by which one can make his home safe for living. Burglars are one of the biggest problems that one can face. So it is better to install burglar alarms to prevent home burglaries. The home alarm system can be connected to a central station by making use of phone lines. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:31:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267048/securing-your-home-some-excellent-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264298/moving-and-its-various-implications-on-children.htm Moving to a new place has some kind of implication on children of various ages. The implication is however not heavy on toddlers as they are more attached to their family rather than the outside world. The implication is a bit serious on teenagers for which the parents need to be respectful towards their feelings. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:05:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264298/moving-and-its-various-implications-on-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262733/excellent-tips-on-becoming-a-good-landlord.htm For becoming a good landlord, one must know his duties and responsibilities well. Tenant screening is the first thing that the landlord should conduct to get the right tenant for the property. One cannot discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or marital status while choosing a tenant. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:24:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262733/excellent-tips-on-becoming-a-good-landlord.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262718/real-estate-investment-is-profitable-on-government-tax-foreclosure-houses.htm Government tax foreclosure homes provide great investment opportunities. They are available at cheap prices. However, before buying such properties, one needs to know a few important things like the size, type, and the location of the property. A thorough market research will help one get the best one. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:05:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262718/real-estate-investment-is-profitable-on-government-tax-foreclosure-houses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262713/foreclosure-rights-knowledge-on-it-is-essential-to-fight-foreclosure.htm To fight with the problem of foreclosure, one must know about the various foreclosure fighting rights. Knowledge on them can help one save his home from getting foreclosed. In this regard, the real estate lawyer and lenders can provide good solution. Also, a research on the internet can help one know about the rights. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:01:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262713/foreclosure-rights-knowledge-on-it-is-essential-to-fight-foreclosure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262653/foreclosure-how-it-affects-credit.htm A bad credit score won't let one get loans in the future for purchasing a home or a car. It will also have a major effect on one's employment leading to termination of job. It is therefore essential that one pays off all the pending bills and accounts to avoid a poor credit score on the credit report. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:40:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262653/foreclosure-how-it-affects-credit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262652/excellent-tips-on-buying-bank-owned-foreclosure.htm Purchasing bank owned foreclosures are one of the best options for making real estate investment. These properties are available at a rate that is much below the market value. One can get information on them by taking help of online sources. However, a thorough market study is essential before purchasing one. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:40:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262652/excellent-tips-on-buying-bank-owned-foreclosure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262651/selling-during-the-times-of-foreclosure.htm Selling in a foreclosure market is not very difficult. The only thing that one needs to know is how to do it. Pricing plays a decisive role in getting the property sold in a down market. The other factors are marketing and knowing the right value of the property. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:38:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262651/selling-during-the-times-of-foreclosure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248475/subprime-mortgages-how-do-they-work.htm Subprime mortgage is one of the major reasons behind the recent crash in the US real estate. People who took mortgages for purchasing home despite having a weak credit history are now unable to pay back their money. The situation is really tough for them as foreclosure has left many homeless. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:36:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248475/subprime-mortgages-how-do-they-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248347/foreclosure-and-its-myths.htm There are several myths associated with foreclosure. These myths can be really dangerous for both the owners and the buyers. People should be aware about these various myths to avoid unwanted situations with their properties. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:19:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248347/foreclosure-and-its-myths.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248346/foreclosures-ways-to-stop-it.htm One can stop foreclosure on property through various ways. One of the best ways of doing it is to stop the lender from filing a notice of default. It is always advisable to inform the lender in case one is unable to make a repayment of mortgage. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:18:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248346/foreclosures-ways-to-stop-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240394/a-falling-market-a-good-time-for-wise-brokers-and-agents.htm During foreclosure, one can really crack a big deal as a broker or agent if he has the required wit and skill. One should know properly the ways of doing it. As most of the foreclosed properties today are sold through brokers and agents, they enjoy an advantageous position. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:22:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240394/a-falling-market-a-good-time-for-wise-brokers-and-agents.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240389/buying-foreclosed-properties-in-a-down-market.htm Buying properties at the foreclosure auctions demands certain things to be borne in mind. One of them is the right time and venue of the auction. One also should know whether to carry the whole amount or only a certain percentage of the bidding amount. Also, one should know about his/her affordability. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:12:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240389/buying-foreclosed-properties-in-a-down-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240388/real-estate-investment-during-foreclosure-its-pros-and-cons.htm There are a number of pros and cons associated with buying a foreclosed property. One of the biggest pros is that the prices of homes decline making it possible for the first time buyers to purchase a home which they could have never thought of before. However, the involvement of unpaid taxes can create great burden increasing the expenses. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:12:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240388/real-estate-investment-during-foreclosure-its-pros-and-cons.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240387/foreclosure-its-types-and-opportunities-in-a-down-market.htm Foreclosure can end up in various ways. Some of them are public auction, pre-foreclosure, and REO or bank repossession. In all these three cases, one thing that is common is that one has to part with his/her property in case of failure of making a repayment of loan. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:10:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240387/foreclosure-its-types-and-opportunities-in-a-down-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240385/down-market-investment-making-hay-when-the-sun-is-not-shining.htm One can make good investments even when the real estate market is down. For that one just needs to have an organized bent of mind and know how the business goes on in the real estate industry. The current turmoil in the real estate market can easily be tackled if one knows the right strategies. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:08:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240385/down-market-investment-making-hay-when-the-sun-is-not-shining.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240383/excellent-tips-on-how-to-buy-foreclosed-properties.htm Buying a foreclosed home needs a lot of research work. One should know properly about the condition of the property, the right value of it, along with other factors such as location of the property. Taking help from a property dealer helps in a big way when it comes to buying a foreclosed property. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:07:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240383/excellent-tips-on-how-to-buy-foreclosed-properties.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/204536/excellent-tips-on-how-you-can-become-landlord.htm To become a landlord you must have some definite qualities such as an organized investment plan, responding well to the problems of the tenant, do a regular scrutiny of your property, etc. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:05:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/204536/excellent-tips-on-how-you-can-become-landlord.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203864/reits-what-they-are-and-how-they-profit.htm REITs are those companies that delve into investment in the shares of other firms to represent as a collective investment scheme. They are present in the real estate market for a long time. Many are getting great returns by investing into the real estate. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:35:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203864/reits-what-they-are-and-how-they-profit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203861/pre-foreclosure-sale-its-pros-and-cons.htm Pre-foreclosure sale has various pros and cons. It helps in giving a good return to the investor, balance of mortgage to the lender, and also a big relief to the homeowner from making mortgage payments. However, involvement of several investors creates huge pressure on the owner. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:30:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203861/pre-foreclosure-sale-its-pros-and-cons.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203860/employment-of-tenant-notice-will-stop-late-payments.htm To get rid of late payments from your tenant, you can employ several ways. You can charge a late fee payment in case he does so. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:29:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203860/employment-of-tenant-notice-will-stop-late-payments.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203859/motivated-seller-the-informed-investors-best-friend.htm The real estate investors find it worthy working with the motivated sellers as they are ready to sell it at a price that is much below the market value. In a bid to sell the property faster, they almost beg before the investors to take the home from them. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:28:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203859/motivated-seller-the-informed-investors-best-friend.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203857/how-to-flip-landlord-vs-tenant-security-deposit-problem.htm Landlords should read the terms and condition of the lease contract given out to the tenants properly. They must know that a tenant cannot ask them to use the security deposit as rent. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:25:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203857/how-to-flip-landlord-vs-tenant-security-deposit-problem.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/201961/tenant-screening-will-help-earn-great-deals-from-tenants.htm To earn great deals from tenants, it is important to conduct a tenant screening process that will help to make a choice faster. This is a long process that begins right at the first contract stage till the lease contract is read out. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:36:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/201961/tenant-screening-will-help-earn-great-deals-from-tenants.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/200198/perfect-investment-in-homes-for-sale.htm Real estate market is a stable investment avenue and this is the right time for a perfect investment in homes for sale. You can purchase attractive property now at a lower price and also make benefit from the lower mortgage rates. This is a great period for real estate investment. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:28:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/200198/perfect-investment-in-homes-for-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/198459/little-known-ways-to-good-faith-estimate.htm Good Faith estimate is one of the main documents which give details about the fees involved in the transaction. The good faith estimate contains mainly three figures. They are loan fees, the points and the interest rate. You have to put good efforts to verify these three elements. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:45:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/198459/little-known-ways-to-good-faith-estimate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/198458/foreclosures-made-easy-and-simple.htm Negotiation of a real estate contract is affected by many factors. You can achieve a win-win situation through the negotiation process. Be careful about your attitude, words and actions while negotiating. A win-win negotiation is the best for real estate contract. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:42:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/198458/foreclosures-made-easy-and-simple.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/196170/investing-tips-in-real-estate.htm Real estate market is a stable investment avenue. You have to be aware of some important tips to succeed in real estate business field. If you follow those tips, you will absolutely get great deals and good profits. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:24:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/196170/investing-tips-in-real-estate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/195509/home-loan-features-that-you-must-master.htm A mortgage/loan plays very important roles in purchasing a property. It is essential to know the features of a mortgage/loan. An investor or a home owner needs to do his/her homework about the loan to secure. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:18:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/195509/home-loan-features-that-you-must-master.htm