Top Tips When Finding Your Real Estate Agent Match

The best real estate agent for your property and your requirements is not always the one with the flashiest ad in the newspaper or the nicest TV commercial. The best real estate agent should match well with you, and to find the best match is a lot of hard work on your part too.  Professionalism, a good reputation and an impressive track record should be your 3 non-negotiable when looking for a real estate agent to hire.  But subjectively,...

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Do You Want to Live in the Heart of the City?

There is something glam and glitzy about living in the city. It seems like the world is your oyster. Your life is in your hands. In a few words, living in the city means living where the night life happens. You live near restaurants, bars and malls plus schools, museums and parks. You can be well assured that transportation will not be your problem as you are most likely well-connected given the trains, buses and cabs that run in and out of...

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Ways to Declutter Your Home to Help You Sell

A big buyer turn off is a cluttered home. Mess spells chaos and if you want to sell your property quick, you need to find ways to get rid of the clutter.  Decluttering usually means getting rid of things and throwing them away, but it is not always easy regardless if the property you are vacating is a small apartment or a 2-storey house. In this article, we will show you ways how you can declutter so your property is ready for the real...

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Buying a Property? Here's What You Need to Look for As You Make a Purchase

Buying a property should be a calculated move. It is not advisable to go into the act of buying a new property without being careful about what the property has to offer to you. It is not just a new house that you are buying. More than anything, you are buying a new lifestyle. It is important that you buy a property based on the neighborhood it is situated. Is it located in the city? Is it located in the suburbs? Visit the place and get the...

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The Why's and How's of Property Inspections

If you make it a point to test drive a vehicle before buying it, the same goes when buying a property. Inspections are everything when it comes to property buying. You will never know what you are going to get or what you are getting yourself into 100% without a careful and calculated inspection of the property you are a few inches away from buying. Why inspect? Property inspections will provide you the features and conditions of the property...

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Selling a Property? Let A Real Estate Agent Do It!

Now that you have prepared your home for pre-selling, it is now time to look for a real estate agent who will do the actual selling for you. While there are many ways and reasons for you to sell your property on your own, there are a lot of advantages if you leave it in the hands of real estate professionals. Do you want to sell your property? If so, it’s best to look for a real estate agent who is also based in your location. Having deep local...

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Know These Six Ways to Keep Your Business Safe

Now that you just bought a business that you like from its previous owner, now is the time to keep it safe from all possible dangers. This is your business now and it is essential to keep your investment all in one piece by doing all or any of these 6 ways to keep your business safe. Invest in secure door locks: Even if you plan on having a 24/7 operations for your business (such as a convenience store), you need door locks that will keep your...

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Are You a Financially-Fit Home Buyer?

It is every peoples' dream to be a home owner, but dreams, no matter how ambitious, should always be practical and realistic. It does not help to advance your mind and your focus on what’s ahead if you do not have the means right in your own hands as we speak. Buying a home is a big financial commitment and it should follow that your finances is committed also in your effort to call a property your own. Are you financially-fit to take the plunge? You are...

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Questions Every Buyer of an Existing Business Should Ask

Starting a business from scratch is a lot of work. That's why for those who want their own business, an existing business that is for sale is hard to pass up. Purchasing an existing business for sale could mean preventing the inconveniences of starting a business from the ground all the way up. For first time entrepreneurs, an existing business is a safer option since they can acquire the customer base, the regular cash flow, the goodwill associated...

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Manila in Fragments WTA Architecture and Design Studio in La Biennale 2014

Metro Manila continues to witness major transformations on its landscape. What were once barren districts are now thriving with structures that host multinational companies and iconic commercial and residential developments. Long-standing buildings from old avenues are being preserved through furthering its purpose and role in the growth of its provenance. The number of city centers, or at least those that are aspiring to serve as one, is on...

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Ten fully-furnished condo units to be won in the SM Supermalls Shop and Win Promo

Ten lucky shoppers will get to experience star-life condo living as the country’s largest chain of malls, launches their biggest and grandest promotion, the SM Supermalls Shop and Win an SMDC Condo Promo. The country’s largest shopping mall operator teamed-up with SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading real estate company in the Philippines, to give away 10 fully-furnished condominium units in prime locations.  To join, one need...

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Home Selling 101: Simple Strategies in Preparing Your Home for the Big Day

Coming up with several strategies (and fulfilling them) can make a world of difference when it comes to selling your property. You can get a higher price than just settling for an average rate. Aside from the price, property sellers should be also  keen as to what they can do to market their property better. Your strategy for your property should include the following: Your ideal selling price The presentation of your home The marketing...

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Tips When Leasing a Commercial Property

Commercial property leasing is similar to residential leasing since you need to inspect the property well. You need to draw the necessary paperwork and sign them. You need to check whether your finances are sufficient and if not, what are loaning options you can get from the bank. You also need to get property insurance for your peace of mind. However, what separates commercial real estate from is the fact that you need to check whether the...

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Practical Points You Need to Consider When Buying an Existing Business for Sale

Practicality is integral when owning and managing a business. While it is essential to have business sense and entrepreneurial instincts up your sleeves, it would be such a waste to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a mess if you limit yourself on those 2 points. Practical knowledge Investing on your hobbies is a good foundation if you want a successful business venture. If your hobbies include baking, quilting or even mixing bar drink...

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What You Need to Prepare for When Buying an Existing Business for Sale

Buying an existing business for sale has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Jumping into the idea of buying an existing business may not be for everyone, but it pays to know within yourself if you are cut out for it or not by having preparations done. Planning starts by knowing the industry the existing business you want to buy belongs in. For instance, the possible industries an existing business for sale may belong to can be the following: Building...

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What Can Property Sellers Expect from their Estate Agent

Even if property sellers have the option of selling their property on their won, a majority of them would feel more secure about the entire selling process if there was an estate agent working with them. If you fall under this group of property sellers, what can you expect from your hired estate agent? Licencing:  You can expect that your hired estate agent is licensed. To be a part of the real estate business, certain qualifications and...

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Finding the Estate Agent for Your Property

Whether you are buying or selling a property, it is important that the agent you will work with is the the most ideal you can ever find out there. While the terms 'best' and 'ideal' are highly subjective, it would not hurt to take these standards consciously as you set yourself out in the market looking for an agent to help you purchase or sell a property. The top priority you should consider when finding an agent for your property is his or...

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Common Home Buyer Regrets You Should Avoid

Buying a home is a milestone for anybody. It is not an overnight decision and every move entailed in the process is well-calculated. However, it is surprising that there are still those who commit the most basic real estate mistakes that make them regret the home they recently purchased. In the business of real estate, it is important to buy without regret. If there’s anything you missed during the pre-buying stage, you will be constrained to...

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Buying or Renting a Home: The 2 Sides of the Coin

The question of whether to buy or to rent applies to all sorts of things such as cars, electronics, DVDs, and even athletic equipment. However, the question is most strongly seen and applied in real estate. “Should I buy a home? A big chunk of my paycheck goes to my rent anyway!” “If I’ll go on buying a home, is my job stable enough to allow me to do so?” These are just some of the many questions that baffle people these days. They find...

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Why You Should Buy an Existing Business: Advantages of Buying Businesses For Sale

Setting up your own business can be tedious that no amount of pep talk can prepare you. Hence, if there are listings about businesses for sale, a lot of people jump at the idea and make amends to meet the selling price.  What are the advantages of buying a business for sale? Below are several reasons. Less risk. Especially in a place where the commercial landscape is competitive, buying a business for sale can save you from the risks of...

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3 Must-Do's When Buying a Property

Whether it is residential or commercial, buying a property should be a well-calculated endeavor on your end. There are several must-do's you need to prioritize and it starts by preparing yourself in a lot of aspects – financially-wise and knowledge-wise. A first must-do when buying a property is to find out how much you can afford in the first place. Buying a home should make you financially comfortable and not miserable. There is no point in...

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