Real Estate

Are Realtors Marketing To This Growing Segment Of The Market?

More and more single females are signing up for Memberships on sites like www.RealEstateNewListings.com to get monthly newsletters about real estate market updates and trends and Googling phrases like homes for sale mls listings and other similar searches.

More of these women are buying homes on their own and 25 of these prospective buyers said they would prefer to buy a ‘fixerupper’.

This is not surprising given that women are earning higher salaries than previous generations of women and many are enjoying incomes disproportionate to what their parents earned. Single women now play a significant role in the housing market. Divorced or widowed and wishing to get back into home ownership after having to step out of their home for financial reasons or young single women who have not owned a home before are eager to experience the pride of ownership and exercise their independence. We are seeing growing numbers of women buying their first home on their own.

Today’s woman is much more financially astute than her counterpart was a decade ago and is well versed in real estate as a solid longterm investment.

Bruce Weddel of RealEstateNewListings.com says I have to think that all of the new TV programs like ‘Property Ladder’ and ‘Flip That House’ have contributed to women feeling more capable of doing the renovations to a home or at the very least feel more comfortable about not being taken advantage of by a contractor. These shows have done a terrific job of eliminating the fear of the unknown and the fear of really screwing things up’ for women and for more than just a few men.

About the writer:  Mark Hostetler is a certified Las Vegas Realtor: who is known in the community for his honesty and hard work. Mark’s knowledge of the Las Vegas real estate market is invaluable in the purchase or sale of a new home or condo.For more information contact Mark or visit him on the web at www.welcomehomenevada.com.

A Look At Cedar Park

Cedar Park Texas is not one of the most well known areas of Texas. As a suburb of Austin the states capital often outshines the smaller neighboring area. However that is a grave misdeed for just as Austin is full of history industry and real estate Cedar Park is too.

History

Only sixteen miles northwest of Austin it is no surprise that Cedar Parks history begins similarly. The same nomadic Native American tribes that set up camp in Austin did so in Cedar Park as well. It was home to the Tonkawa Comanche and LipanApache tribes among others throughout the year. Cedar Park was originally named Running Brushy for the spring that flowed from the areas creeks.

In the 1870s the first European Settlers bought land and built a ranch in Running Bushy. George and Harriet Cluck became the focus and the center of town. By 1874 the area had its own post office and when the Texas railroad was completed it ran straight through Running Brushy making the area a possible stop. Running Brushy quickly became a legitimate settlement and in 1887 the Clucks son renamed Running Brushy Cedar Park starting it on its journey to what it is today.

Cedar Park remained a busy yet small and unnoticed town until the 1970s. At that point the growth of Austin spilled into the area causing a large population boom. In fact in merely a decade the town grew from 125 to 3000 individuals. Houses were erected and residents moved in. Soon shopping centers malls and other commercial buildings were added. Today Cedar Park has 52721 residents and is the seventh fastest growing city in the country.

Economy

So close to Austin Cedar Park sends many of its residents into the city for work. In fact more than 50 percent of the population commutes 10 miles or more every day. That commute could soon change. Many companies are discovering Cedar Park and creating a base in this suburb of Austin. Most recently the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center was built creating a large number of medical positions and thus attracting doctors nurses medical technicians to the area. Other employers include Advanced Drywall Systems Inc. Electronic Medical Industries Inc. TDK Texas Technologies and Human Systems. It may seem given the large number of commuters that there are few opportunities for employment but thats not true.

Real Estate

As a suburb particularly one connected so closely to a large city theres no question that the real estate industry is alive and well in Cedar Park. The growing population number showcase that fact well: In 1990 there were 5161 residents; in 2000 there were 26049; and by 2008 there were 52721 residents. People are flocking to Cedar Park and that means houses have to be built developments have to be created and realtors have to buy and sell daily.

The average price of a home is 239900 with new homes a bit more costly and foreclosures costing considerably less about 138000. Market value will continue to rise steadily in the years to come. Describing the area as a sound real estate investment seems to be an understatement.

Cedar Park is a city a small one but a city nonetheless. It is growing in leaps and bounds. Now is the time to become a part of the explosion that is Cedar Park.

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You Deserve The Mortgage You Currently Have

Got a bad mortgage refinance deal? Blame yourself
And what to do about it now in 5 simple steps

First of all let me clarify one thing:
There is no such thing as a bad mortgage its just that the mortgage you have may not be the right one for you.
The primary reason why you got that particular mortgage was probably because you really did not know what questions to ask and the loan officer was more interested in getting a fat paycheck from your deal.

Granted there are exceptions to every rule. In this article however I will not talk about the possibility that you were lied to by your loan officer or other circumstances. And even then its still your responsibility because you signed the loan documents!

For most people a home is the largest investment they ever make yet people seem to think that shopping for a loan is as easy as finding the cheapest gas for their cars.

The way you probably ended up with your current mortgage probably started one of two ways:
1.A telemarketer who tried to get you to refinance contacted you.
2. Being bombarded with tons of advertisements for mortgage products you contacted various lenders yourself.

Either way your first question was probably Whats your rate? and the next question most likely How much are your fees?

In the spirit of shopping around and pretending you actually knew what you were doing you probably called a few more lenders until you heard what you wanted to hear.
This was Strike one two and three before you really got started!

But now what?
The past is the past. Following are 5 simple and easy to follow steps to move forward now:
1.Find a mortgage broker you can trust. Dont know how? Ask your attorney financial planner or CPA/Tax consultant for referrals and select someone you feel comfortable with and who you can trust. Stick with them and build a longterm relationship. Just like you do with your family doctor or auto mechanic.
2.Discuss your current financial situation and future goals with your newly found mortgage consultant. Obtaining a mortgage should not be viewed as an isolated transaction. It needs to complement and be part of your overall financial plan.
3.With literally hundreds of different loan products in the marketplace your mortgage consultant should narrow down the field of potential scenarios depending on your circumstances and future plans. The different programs need to be explained as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
4.Ask yourself if it makes sense to refinance in the first place If the answer is yes you will now be able to make an informed decision and select the loan program that you feel most comfortable with.
5.Start the actual application process and work with your loan consultant to ensure a smooth transaction.

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About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Hartmut Eggert holds a California Real Estate Broker license and was first licensed in 1994. He has been involved in more than 2000 home loan closings over the past several years.
Currently he serves as President of Areli Group Inc.
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