http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Nef+Cortez Real Estate Nef Cortez Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=159520&ca=Real+Estate Once a homeowner in foreclosure begins working with his lender, he or she will be asked for several financial documents in order to assess the homeowner's current situation, what was the cause of the default and what type of workout can be accomplished. The reason a homeowner needs to provide this... Real Estate Nef Cortez Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=158868&ca=Real+Estate Remember the old saying "Image is everything."? In this day of internet shopping for homes-- 87% of buyers last year used the Internet to help find a home according to the National Association of Realtors-- any homeowner interested in selling their home should keep this idea in mind as they prepare... Real Estate Nef Cortez Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=158293&ca=Real+Estate In the past condominiums were not necessarily considered to be a good investment for a variety of reasons, however that image has since changed dramatically. With the high price of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses are becoming more attractive to many buyers such as singles, retiring... Real Estate Nef Cortez Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=156662&ca=Real+Estate If at any time the adage of “Let the buyer beware” were applicable, it would certainly be when a homeowner is experiencing foreclosure. Distressed homeowners undergoing foreclosure are often approached by less than ethical business people (lenders, financial advisor and/or realtors) that are more in... Real Estate Nef Cortez Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160015&ca=Real+Estate Gone are the days when you stuck a yard sale sign in a home that was being prepared for sale, held an open house and printed out flyers as some of the major tools for marketing real estate property. As homes that are listed for sale populate the internet and are available to be viewed by a national... Real Estate Nef Cortez Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157009&ca=Real+Estate "Birds of a feather… flock together" the old adage goes. Now a homeowner may ask what this saying has anything to do with hiring a realtor to list their property for sale. Like any other industry, real estate has associated businesses and or partners that realtors consistently work with and this... Real Estate Nef Cortez Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=130237&ca=Real+Estate So you have finally found the house you want, and now, you are ready to “make an offer” or in other words sign a purchase contract. If you are a first-time buyer, you should keep the following points in mind and if you are a veteran buyer it still serves to be vigilant in reviewing the purchase cont... Real Estate Nef Cortez Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=128514&ca=Real+Estate With the public perception of realtors and other players in the real estate industry suffering under all the negative media coverage, it may be difficult to believe that there are professional and ethical realtors in the marketplace. Rest assured they are out there—doing their best to inform, educat... Home Management Nef Cortez Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=122279&ca=Home+Management With so many items on their “buying a home” checklist, few homeowners take into consideration household safety, even though it should always be a top priority. While most people know that It is always advisable to take every precaution to ensure your well-being as well as that of your loved ones, so... Real Estate Nef Cortez Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=164410&ca=Real+Estate With so many questions to consider when buying a home, a buyer can get muddled in the myriad of details involved. However, the following are five general pointers that a home buyer should examine about a home's physical features as you do your home shopping and compare different properties during th...