http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:37:53 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4217/1/Americas-Top-5-Golf-Communities/Americas-Top-5-Golf-Communities.html As the popularity of golf continues to grow, so has the popularity of golf communities. Golf communities are planned neighborhoods which are focused around golf courses but have many more amenities. The obvious advantage is the closeness and exclusiveness of living right next to a golf course. natalie_aranda@pacificarticles.com (Natalie Aranda) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4216/1/A-Brief-History-of-Gated-Communities/A-Brief-History-of-Gated-Communities.html The idea of a gated community inside the walls of the city began early. This double protection was something that was pretty much restricted to the very wealthy. The smaller walls around neighborhoods inside the thicker walls of the city served not only to protect the residents, but was the beginning of the idea of exclusion. natalie_aranda@pacificarticles.com (Natalie Aranda) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4215/1/A-Closer-Look-at-Gated-Communities-in-the-USA/A-Closer-Look-at-Gated-Communities-in-the-USA.html Beautiful and luxurious gated communities often resemble small towns, complete with shops, security, and environmental services. The majority of people in the United States see gated communities as a lavish lifestyle with spas, saunas, and private restaurants, but there’re actually many affordable homes in gated communities across the states. natalie_aranda@pacificarticles.com (Natalie Aranda) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4214/1/How-to-Choose-a-Real-Estate-Agent-to-Sell-Your-House/How-to-Choose-a-Real-Estate-Agent-to-Sell-Your-House.html With hundreds of houses on the market, it is very difficult to sell a home. We all have been in the position where we fear that the "For Sale" sign will never leave our lawns. After all, it is a realistic fear since there are dozens of overpriced homes and too many real estate agents waiting to bite. Luckily there are many different ways you can make sure your house will sell. natalie_aranda@pacificarticles.com (Natalie Aranda) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4213/1/Real-Estate-Investment---When-What-and-Where/Real-Estate-Investment---When-What-and-Where.html Beside the life cycle of real estate market, individual property has its own life cycle. Properties can be purchased at pre construction, as new home inventory or as owned properties. natalie_aranda@pacificarticles.com (Natalie Aranda) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4212/1/Real-Estate-and-Your-Retirement/Real-Estate-and-Your-Retirement.html Many people are looking for ways to increase their retirement income. For most of these individuals, their homes are the greatest asset. A large section of the aging population has failed to plan effectively in order to have sufficient savings at retirement. john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4211/1/How-Do-Restrictive-Covenants-Affect-the-Buyers-of-Homes-for-Sale/How-Do-Restrictive-Covenants-Affect-the-Buyers-of-Homes-for-Sale.html Restrictive covenants (also called deed covenants) have been affecting buyers of real estate for as long as property has been transferring ownership. Such covenants are a condition of sale for real property, placed on the buyer by the seller or passed on from previous owners. john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4210/1/Before-You-Sell-Let-Your-Realtor-Help-You-to-Prepare/Before-You-Sell-Let-Your-Realtor-Help-You-to-Prepare.html When preparing to sell a home, you may be dealing with a lot of mixed feelings — for example, letting go of all the memories in the old house, yet looking forward to new and exciting adventures in a new one. It also is a very hectic time, especially if you moving out of the area john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4209/1/Why-Do-You-Need-a-Real-Estate-Appraisal/Why-Do-You-Need-a-Real-Estate-Appraisal.html Anytime you buy or sell real estate, you need a real estate appraisal. The primary purpose is to find out exactly how much your property is worth. Banks and similar lending companies also require it, before a buyer can obtain a mortgage. john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4208/1/Choosing-the-Right-San-Diego-Realtor-for-YOU/Choosing-the-Right-San-Diego-Realtor-for-YOU.html Whether buying or selling a home, it is one of the largest financial events that happens only a few times within your life. That makes choosing a realtor just as important and a crucial decision that can add to the stressful event or make it smoother and easier. So, choose your realtor as carefully as you would choose your doctor or attorney. john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4207/1/Who-Should-Hire-the-Real-Estate-Appraiser-and-Why/Who-Should-Hire-the-Real-Estate-Appraiser-and-Why.html Everyone involved in the sale of real estate has a vested interest in the results of a real estate appraisal. The outcome affects the seller, the buyer, the lender, and even the realtor. john_harris@pacificarticles.com (John H) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2010/1/A-Real-Estate-Investing-Idea-For-Total-Newbies/A-Real-Estate-Investing-Idea-For-Total-Newbies.html Anxious to offer some real estate investing guru your hard-earned dollars. Slow down and take a look at this simple alternative. donovan_baldwin@pacificarticles.com (Donovan Baldwin) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/700/1/How-To-Find-a-Real-Estate-Agent/How-To-Find-a-Real-Estate-Agent.html You may be of the opinion that you don’t need a real estate agent and that using one will add to the cost of buying your new home. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/562/1/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-a-Negative-Amortization-Mortgage/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-a-Negative-Amortization-Mortgage.html Most Property Owners are conditioned to believe that a Negative Amortization Mortgage is a Bad thing. Before you get that next mortgage shouldn't you get the facts so you can decide for yourself what is best. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/558/1/A-Simple-Strategy-to-Send-Your-Child-Away-to-College-and-Earn-Money-At-the-Same-Time/A-Simple-Strategy-to-Send-Your-Child-Away-to-College-and-Earn-Money-At-the-Same-Time.html Here is a simple strategy you can use to kill 2 Birds with one stone. Send your child to college and Invest in College town real estate to help pay off the Student Loans. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/556/1/11-Different-Ways-to-Participate-in-The-New-Millennium-Real-State-Boom/11-Different-Ways-to-Participate-in-The-New-Millennium-Real-State-Boom.html Many parts of the country are going through a real estate boom. In recent reports real estate is showing double digit growth in many parts of the country. In still many other real estate growth is outpacing inflation. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/555/1/The-Echo-Boomers---The-Next-Big-Consumers/The-Echo-Boomers---The-Next-Big-Consumers.html The Echo Boomers or Generation Y currently make up about one third of the US Population. Many of the Echo Boomers are starting to reach an age where they want and need things like, Houses, Cars, Insurance. The Echo boomers don't respond to marketing like Earlier Generations. In recent Focus Groups an Echo Boomer is just as likely to being playing a Video Game or surfing the Internet as watching TV. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/553/1/7-Different-Ways-Anyone-Can-Become-a-Real-Estate-Investor/7-Different-Ways-Anyone-Can-Become-a-Real-Estate-Investor.html Being a real estate investor is not really that hard, Sometimes you do not need any money down. Other times you do not need any of your own money down. Below are 7 Methods to buy property and earn money. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/544/1/A-Simple-Step-by-Step-Aproach-to-Fail-Your-Way-to-a-Million-Dollars/A-Simple-Step-by-Step-Aproach-to-Fail-Your-Way-to-a-Million-Dollars.html The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people (Financially Successful) is that Successful know how to fail. Unsuccessful people fail to get that 9-5 Job but when they finally succeed they have a 9-5 Job. Successful People fail to buy that Property with a positive cash flow but when they succeed they have bought another property with a positive cash flow. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/428/1/Purchasing-Real-Estate-In-Israel---Costing--Value-Gardens-Roofs--Caveats-Part-Two/Purchasing-Real-Estate-In-Israel---Costing--Value-Gardens-Roofs--Caveats-Part-Two.html This article covers a few more important points when you finally decide to purchase real estate in Israel. The understanding of your REAL value, the value of gardens and roofs (with building rights) and a few other important caveats. They all are imperative to take into account when you make your purchase or sale. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/427/1/Purchasing-Real-Estate-In-Israel---Budget-Tabu--City-Taxes-Part-One/Purchasing-Real-Estate-In-Israel---Budget-Tabu--City-Taxes-Part-One.html This article covers three important points when you finally decide to purchase real estate in Israel. The creation of your REAL budget, the Tabu (land registration) and the city tax. They all are imperative to take into account when you make your purchase. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/426/1/Being-Realistic-In-Pricing-Your-Property-In-Israel--Negotiations---Welcome-To-Earth--Israel/Being-Realistic-In-Pricing-Your-Property-In-Israel--Negotiations---Welcome-To-Earth--Israel.html A few points about how you should price the worth of your property in Israel (and probably all over the world), and not get carried away in expactancies. Know the real worth of your property, not just what you dream about getting. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/425/1/Ready-To-Purchase-Real-Estate-in-Israel---All-Those-quotLittlequot-Things-One-Tends-To-Forget/Ready-To-Purchase-Real-Estate-in-Israel---All-Those-quotLittlequot-Things-One-Tends-To-Forget.html When you decide to purchase property (or rent) in Israel these are the things you should remember and take into account. Very often, we tend to forget the "little" things which manage to cause big headaches afterwards. A few words about "forewarned is forearmed" are in order here. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/424/1/Real-Estate-Agent-Contracts-In-Israel---The-Dos--Do-Nots--Brokerage-Fees/Real-Estate-Agent-Contracts-In-Israel---The-Dos--Do-Nots--Brokerage-Fees.html A discussion of fee structure, exclusivity, real estate agent responsibility and your legal rights when signing with a real estate agent in Israel. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/423/1/Buying-Real-Esatate-In-Israel---Ten-Points-To-Consider/Buying-Real-Esatate-In-Israel---Ten-Points-To-Consider.html If you are interested in purchasing property in Israel, either as a citizen or a foreigner, hopefully, you are already aware that the knowledge a licensed Broker brings to the profession, will in the end, save you time, money and a great deal of grief. Yet, in the end, it is your money, your time, your hard work. Here are 10 important points to remember when you purchase property in Israel. tedgrosst@pacificarticles.com (Ted Gross) Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500