http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Raynor+James Real Estate Raynor James Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246634&ca=Real+Estate For most people, it is difficult to look past today’s problems towards the future. The current real estate market is creating such a challenge for plenty of people. Homer Simpson is famous for yelling, “Ahh! We’re all gonna die! Run!” at the first sign of any crisis. From lenders to real estate gur... Real Estate Raynor James Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246635&ca=Real+Estate Real estate has often been viewed as a solid investment for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is the fact it tends to be fairly stable. This rule has been flipped on its head this decade. To understand the real estate market in the 21st Century, you have to maintain a critical, objective pe... Real Estate Raynor James Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=237531&ca=Real+Estate The current real estate market is in a definite downturn. If you don’t need to sell, you shouldn’t. Ah, but what if you do? How do you stand out from the other properties and get buyers to make offers on your home? This brings us to the secret to selling your home in this market. If you are like an... Real Estate Raynor James Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=98873&ca=Real+Estate You may think deciding whether to sell your home or not is your only major decision. Once you make the decision, however, you also need decide if you will sell it as a FSBO property. Should You Sell Your Property as a FSBO? A “FSBO” seller is simply a person that is selling a property without a rea... Real Estate Raynor James Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=98874&ca=Real+Estate As the real estate market cools down, attracting buyers is becoming more difficult. FSBO sellers, however, certainly have fewer problems with this issue. Why FSBO Homes Get More Buyer Interest As the red hot real estate market cools off, homeowners are finding the demand for their properties slowing... Finances Raynor James Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95116&ca=Finances If you are looking to buy your first home or move up in the market, financing is going to be an issue you have to address. Following are some plain English explanations of terms used in the industry. Mortgages - Periodic Caps, Recourse Loans and Mortgage Life Insurance When seeking out financing for... Real Estate Raynor James Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95573&ca=Real+Estate When selling your home for sale by owner, you will be handling your own marketing. This leads us to the issue of what you put in your marketing materials in relation to your home. Truth In Advertising for FSBO Sellers The real estate industry is somewhat like the used car industry when it comes to c... Real Estate Raynor James Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95117&ca=Real+Estate Unless you work in the mortgage industry, the terminology can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. In this article, we shed a bit of life on a few terms. Mortgage Pre-Approval and Your Sanity Whether you are seasoned borrower or a first timer, there is one inherent problem with the process of... Real Estate Raynor James Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91488&ca=Real+Estate Real estate transactions are by their nature an adversarial process. Many sellers, however, fail to realize there is a point in the game when the buyer should be treated like a good friend. When the Buyer of Your Property Becomes Your Friend Many people might find it harsh to say the sale and purcha... Real Estate Raynor James Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=92914&ca=Real+Estate If you are selling your home for sale by owner, the contractual issues that arise with offers and counter offers may confuse you. Here is a basic guide to contracts. The Basics of Contracts for FSBO Sellers A contract is an agreement between two or more parties to do something. In the contract, each...