Ongoing Boom in Real Estate
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Real Estate Investments
How long should your holding period be to benefit from Investing in real estate?
How long does it take to benefit from lower capital gains tax?
Is it possible to make money in the period between the buy and the sell?
How do you fix the rent value?
Commercial properties are more risky compared to residential properties?
Acritical factor is timing the purchase in addition to choosing the location?
A guide to Inspection of the premises
Who pays for each of the following:Discussclearly?
Obtaining preapproval
Property Insurance
3. Why Buying a Home is a Good Idea?
The Best Investment
Take another look
Are You Buying a House or a Home?
Balancing Act
Buying a Home with Resale Value
Location
4. Guidelines to Property Selling,Buying & Rentals
Renting a property
Buying a property
Selling a Property
Golden Rules
Don't Move Money Around
Should You Change Jobs?
How Changing Jobs Affects Buying a Home
Salaried Employees
Self-Employment
5. Determine Offer Price carefully
Comparable Sales
Finding Realtor
Listing Agents and Selling Agents
Factors Offer Price: How Property Condition Affects Your Offer
How Home Improvements Affect Your Offer Price?
Buyer's Lament - Did You Make a Big Mistake?
Disconnect Your Emotions
Showing the House
The Kitchen Trash
Keep the House Tidy
6. Legal Documents
Following are Documents for Legal Agreement
7. Commonly Applied Home Loans
Home Loans
Adjustable Rate Home Loan
Land Purchase Loan
Home Improvement Loan
Home Extension Loan
Short Term Bridging Loan
Non-Residential Premises Loan
Home Equity Loans
8. The Issue of Stamp Duty on Registered Mortgage Deed
Flexible Loan Repayments
9. Tips for Buying Property
10. Mistakes You Can Make When Selling Your Home
Mistake #1 - Pricing Incorrectly
Mistake #2 - Failing to "Showcase" the Home
Mistake #3 - Using the "HardSell" During Showings
Mistake #4 - Mistaking Lookers for Buyers
Mistake #5 - Not Knowing Your Rights & Obligations
Mistake #6 - Limiting the Marketing and Exposure of the Property
Mistake #7 - Believing that a Re-fi Appraisal is the Market Value of Your Home
11. How to Beat Out Other Buyers in a Hot Market
Rule #1 - Pre-Approval
Rule #2 - Better Than Daily Search
Rule #3 - Super Speed
Rule #4 - No Counter Offer
Rule #5 - The Price
Rule #6 - The Big Picture
12. General FAQ'son Property Dealing
Choosing a Property Agent/Broker and getting the best deal
Inspection of the premises
Negotiating the best property deals
Here are some conditions that bind a lease and lessor
13. Real Estate - Informative Pages
Vastu Tips For Real Estate Purchase
Before you buy a plot/building check
14. NRIs Investing In India
Who is a Non - resident Indian?
Who is a person of Indian origin?
What is an OCB?
What are the various facilities available to NRIs/OCBs?
Investment in Immovable Property
15. NRI Housing Loan Details