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		<title>Create Your Love Story Here  &amp; See How Many People Like It</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MaLoveBook.com is the book of your love in which you can share your love story and count how many people like it. Here you also know the weak points and strong points of your love story through the comments of people. If you lost your love then you also discuss it with people whether its [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.malovebook.com/">MaLoveBook.com</a> is the book of your love in which you can share your love story and count how many people like it. Here you also know the weak points and strong points of your love story through the comments of people.</p>
<p>If you lost your love then you also discuss it with people whether its good for you or not, what are main reasons behind  this break up and many more. You can also find <a href="http://www.malovebook.com/">love letters , love tips, love sms, love stories, love songs, love poems etc</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Love</strong> is an emotion of personal attachment  and strong affection .Love is also a representing the human kindness, compassion, and affection; and &#8220;the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another&#8221;. Love may also be described as actions towards others or ourself based on compassion, or as actions towards others based on affection</p>
<p><a href="http://www.malovebook.com/">What is love?</a> It is one of the most difficult questions for the humans. Centuries have passed by, relationships have bloomed and so has love. But no one can give the proper definition of love. To some Love is friendship set on fire for others Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. No matter how you define it or feel it, love is the eternal truth in the history of mankind.</p>
<p>The true <a href="http://www.malovebook.com/">meaning of love</a><strong>?</strong> It is possible that you may be feeling a lot of strong emotions for somebody, but you are unsure if it is love or something else completely different. Maybe it’s lust? Perhaps you have deep respect? or maybe it’s sympathy? Or extreme like?</p>
<p>Sometimes we can’t understand the <em>Meaning of Love</em>. It’s very easy to believe that you are in love when in fact you were just meant to be friends. You probably enjoy their company very much, but deep down you really know that the special feeling is not there between both of you.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.malovebook.com/">Love</a> is a force of nature. However much we may want to, we can not command, demand, or disappear love, any more than we can command the moon and the stars and the wind and the rain to come and go according to our whims. We may have some limited ability to change the weather, but we do so at the risk of upsetting an ecological balance we don&#8217;t fully understand. Similarly, we can stage a seduction or mount a courtship, but the result is more likely to be infatuation, or two illusions dancing together, than love.</p>
<p>Love is bigger than you are. You can invite love, but you cannot dictate how, when, and where love expresses itself. You can choose to surrender to love, or not, but in the end love strikes like lightening, unpredictable and irrefutable. You can even find yourself loving people you don&#8217;t like at all. Love does not come with conditions, stipulations, addendums, or codes. Like the sun, love radiates independently of our fears and desires</p>
<p><a href="http://www.malovebook.com/"><strong><em>Create Your Love Story Here  &amp; See How Many People Like It</em></strong></a></p>
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		<title>Meerut Properties, Meerut Property, Meerut Real Estate, Dealers, Builders &amp; Developers, Meerut</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meerut Properties, Meerut Property, Meerut Real Estate, Dealers, Builders &#38; Developers, Meerut meerutpropertysearch.com is the leading website for real estate in meerut which is trying to provide a global platform for buyers, sellers and investors of properties in meerut. Meerutpropertysearch.com is not charging any single penny of commission for the buyers of property through our [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.meerutpropertysearch.com/">meerutpropertysearch.com</a> is the leading website for real estate in meerut which is trying to provide a global platform for buyers, sellers and investors of properties in meerut.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.meerutpropertysearch.com/">Meerutpropertysearch.com</a> is not charging any single penny of commission for the buyers of property through our website.</p>
<p>Meerut is one of the important commercial centers of Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is a short bus ride from Delhi and close to Noida, Hapur and Moradabad cities as well with a highway running through it. Meerut have a lot of investment opportunities which gives unexpectable returns on investments.</p>
<p><strong> Buy property today for better tomarrow</strong></p>
<p>Land in Meerut is still available in plenty at very affordable rates, so real estate companies like Omaxe, Supertech and Gaur Sons are developing several properties in Meerut. These include residential projects, commercial and retail ventures in the upcoming areas and suburbs of Meerut. Upmarket areas for investment in commercial properties in Meerut are Abu Plaza and Ganga Plaza. Areas close to the highway are more expensive and the rates are only increasing with each passing year.</p>
<p>As regards residential properties in Meerut, there is a lot of demand for housing especially on the exteriors areas of the city. These are areas close to Modipuram and Mawana Road on the Muzaffarnagar highway. The new areas come with better infrastructure and civic amenities and are planned properly as compared to the older areas of the city. So you can think of buying residential properties in Meerut in these areas for staying yourself or even for the purpose of letting it out on rent. Properties in Meerut are a great investment for those who cannot afford to invest at high rates in Delhi. However if you are new to Meerut, consult a real estate agent who can give you a good idea of the good locations in Meerut and suggest upcoming projects of reputed builders. Also do research online at various real estate portals regarding good avenues for investing in properties in Meerut before making a final decision.</p>
<p>A lot of retail development is taking place in the form of shopping complexes, multiplexes and malls. It is a good idea to invest in shops and other commercial properties in Meerut in these new projects as they are bound to be profitable. In fact it is cheaper to invest in an on-going project likely to be completed in the near future rather than in a new shop that is bound to be very expensive. Also, the real estate market in Meerut will surely see an upswing after the fiasco of Noida Extension and the problems in Greater Noida. So now is the right time to invest in properties in Meerut before the rates start sky rocketing.</p>
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		<title>Online trade directory meerut, local search engine meerut</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 08:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meerutsearch.com is an advertising agency, which provides Internet based e-pages and online advertising solutions interconnecting consumers, advertisers and merchants. Our local advertising solution help our customers search for specific products and services. We have acutely monitored, researched and studied the successes and failures of websites in the dotcom industry, both in meerut and around the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meerutsearch.com is an advertising agency, which provides Internet based e-pages and online advertising solutions interconnecting consumers, advertisers and merchants. Our local advertising solution help our customers search for specific products and services. We have acutely monitored, researched and studied the successes and failures of websites in the dotcom industry, both in meerut and around the world. This has enabled us to develop e-business and Internet marketing strategies which are both affordable and profitable.</p>
<p>Meerutsearch.com is a service that lets you view and post classified ads for anything.</p>
<p>Benefits for Advertisers :</p>
<p>As a one-stop resource for finding people and businesses on the Internet, meerutsearch.com can become an important asset to any marketer’s advertising campaign. We plan to build on the site’s popularity to position the directory as a leading resource for user-driven marketing.</p>
<p>Meerutsearch.com is the meerut leading online trade directory which covers all the industries i.e Meerut sports market, meerut real estate or properties, jewelers, automobiles, school n colleges etc</p>
<p><a href="http://www.meerutsearch.com/">http://www.meerutsearch.com/</a></p>
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		<title>DLF Corporate Greens is Commercial Project in Sector 74A, Gurgaon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DLF Commercial has redefined the conventional concept of stand-alone work spaces by integrating work with leisure. Combining the strengths of well-grounded experience with the dynamic needs of modern times, DLF Commercial has ushered in a new era of work culture and futuristic office spaces, at the very core of india&#8217;s most prestigious central business districts. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DLF Commercial has redefined the conventional concept of stand-alone work spaces by integrating work with leisure. Combining the strengths of well-grounded experience with the dynamic needs of modern times, DLF Commercial has ushered in a new era of work culture and futuristic office spaces, at the very core of india&#8217;s most prestigious central business districts.</p>
<p>DLF Corporate Greens is strategically located, next to NH 8, in the upcoming Sector 74A, Gurgaon. Spread over sprawling 25 acres, the project is to be developed on the lines of district centre comprising premium Commercial , Retail and IT spaces.</p>
<p>The pioneering DLF Corporate Greens will set new standards for all the new developments on NH-8, in terms of design and facility, standards and lifestyle aesthetic; making it an unparalleled investment opportunity, with a substantial upside potential.</p>
<p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
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<li> Spread over 25 acres, to be developed on the lines of a district centre.</li>
<li> Located strategically, next to NH 8, in the upcoming Sector 74A, Gurgaon.</li>
<li> Close to proposed Metro Station with excellent arterial connectivity to Dwarka, Manesar and NCR.</li>
<li> Superb Connectivity to International &amp; Domestic airports, Delhi and the neighboring commercial developments of Gurgaon.</li>
<li> A well integrated development consisting Commercial Spaces, Retail and IT spaces.</li>
<li> Ample parking area.</li>
<li> 100% power back up.</li>
<li> Centrally air-conditioned with energy efficient chillers.</li>
<li> 24 hrs security surveillance.</li>
<li> Modern fire detection; suppression systems with sprinklers, fire/smoke detectors meeting all NBC norms.</li>
<li> High speed elevators.</li>
<li> Seismic design complaint as per zone.</li>
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		<title>Eight Ways to Add Value to Your Home By : Roselind Hejl</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!&#8221; Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it does not provide the tools to think [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!&#8221; Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it does not provide the tools to think about how to re-design a house in a fabulous way.</p>
<p>It is valuable to be able to make the decisions that transform a poor design into a house that is memorable, enduring, and widely appealing. To do this we need to go deeper than simply updating finishes or increasing square footage. We must think about how the structure shapes the feelings and experience of its inhabitants. In the words of Winston Churchill, &#8220;We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.&#8221; When a house has design flaws, we know intuitively that it does not feel right. On the other hand, a well designed house can make us feel inspired, enriched, and touched by a sense of order.</p>
<p>We often see houses that have some elements in the structure and site that appeal to us, but cannot be lived in without remodeling. Often our clients say that they want to find a house with good bones (meaning good basic design), that they can update. The truth is that most houses have some good design and some bad design. Painting walls and updating fixtures will not cover bad design. You will need to think about the house in a deeper way. Use these design processes to help you make the difficult decisions that will result in a house that many people would love to live in.</p>
<p>1. Relate the house to the site.</p>
<p>Think about how the house integrates and interacts with the land around it. This awareness is a basic, but often ignored, beginning. The connection and interplay between interior and exterior spaces enhances both in a powerful way.</p>
<p>Manage the views from each window. Is there an undesirable view into a neighbor&#8217;s home or yard? Is there a nice view that is blocked by a wall or fireplace?</p>
<p>Notice how the walkway leads to the street, where privacy is needed, where noise buffering is needed, how drainage will work.</p>
<p>A side area could be a private garden, accessible from the main bedroom. A front porch overlooking the street could bring the house into a relationship with the neighborhood.</p>
<p>2. Bring in natural light.</p>
<p>Houses can be transformed by adding windows and other light sources. Generous light feels safe and uplifting, and attracts people toward it.</p>
<p>Natural light raises the level of importance and the beauty of rooms. Light all main rooms from two sides, if possible, to reduce glare and balance the light. Use glass doors, windows, skylights, transoms, or light tunnels.</p>
<p>Keep passive solar techniques in mind as you add windows and shading devices. The control of solar energy for light and heat is fundamental for an efficient and comfortable home.</p>
<p>3. Break down hard barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.</p>
<p>Glass doors, screens, and walls that slide open can create semi-transparent walls, forming indoor/outdoor spaces that have enormous appeal.</p>
<p>Breezeways, garden rooms, bay windows, and screened porches are spaces that people love. These bring people into contact with the outdoors, yet may be furnished in a comfortable way.</p>
<p>4. Think of outdoor spaces as large rooms.</p>
<p>When all areas of the site are thought of as living spaces, new ideas open up. These outdoor spaces expand the house by creating a sense of semi-enclosure in various ways.</p>
<p>Their edges can be defined by trees, fences, wings of the house or other buildings. For example, an outdoor room may be a shady natural space on the site enclosed by a line of trees and shrubs.</p>
<p>Outdoor living spaces can be courtyards, walled gardens, trellis covered breezeways, stone patios, or outdoor showers. Think about their use and connectedness to the house.</p>
<p>Often, we see an exterior space that is built as an isolated destination place &#8211; a second floor deck, for example. If you have to make an effort to go there, the space will not be used. Outdoor spaces are most used when they are on paths used by people coming and going. This is why a front porch is a very appealing design element. People naturally meet here, and the porch connects with neighbors walking by.</p>
<p>A popular outdoor living area is the backyard deck. This is often seems to be an afterthought, tacked onto the house. Can it be covered and screened?</p>
<p>5. Consider widening roof overhangs or adding propped shutters over windows.</p>
<p>This is a green building technique in warm climates, blocking solar penetration.</p>
<p>The view of the outside roof structure seen from inside the house evokes a sense of shelter and protection.</p>
<p>If possible, extend the roof in some areas to create covered porches or breezeways. Rooms that are simultaneously open and protected are very appealing.</p>
<p>Inside the house, exposed rafters, rustic beams, or wood surfaces on the ceiling create feelings of strength and character in the home.</p>
<p>6. Review traffic flow &#8211; a crucial, but often ignored, design element.</p>
<p>Walk down the paths that bring you inside the front door, then lead you to various rooms through the house, and again to the outdoors. Do they cut through the middle of living areas? When this happens the living area will never feel complete and comfortable.</p>
<p>Circulation paths should lead along the edges of main rooms, and efficiently to private rooms. A maze like floorplan creates a sense of wasted energy and confusion. Few exterior doors may result in a subtle feeling of being trapped.</p>
<p>Bring multiple uses to hallways and connecting spaces with bookshelves, windows or window seats.</p>
<p>Set apart the main entrance with details such as a covered place to stand, special doors, benches, or potted plants.</p>
<p>7. Compare the sizes of rooms in proportion to each other.</p>
<p>People have an intuitive sense of the correct hierarchy of spaces. Small living spaces will seem wrong when combined with large bedrooms.</p>
<p>Homes with awkward design can often be improved by removing walls to make one large space from several smaller ones.</p>
<p>Consider the use and function of each room. Is the room to be used privately, such as a bedroom, study, or library? Or, will the family gather here to cook and eat informally? Some houses include formal areas, others do not. Some have many rooms, others are very open. There is no right or wrong decision here. Houses that have a true and intuitive appeal have a clarity as to the function of each room.</p>
<p>8. Choose materials as an integral part of the design &#8211; not as decorator selections made at the end.</p>
<p>For example, structural materials can be exposed, or flooring can be used to connect and unify spaces.</p>
<p>Bring in the beauty and texture of natural materials. Use materials that offset each other &#8211; warm and cool colors, rough and smooth textures, solid and delicate walls.</p>
<p>Use materials to connect the house to the site &#8211; for example, a wood clad house surrounded by woods, or a stone house next to outcroppings of stone. Or, connect the house to the neighborhood with historic colors and siding.</p>
<p>Repeat materials and colors to unify the interior and exterior.</p>
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		<title>Keep Your Property In Good Shape: Stay Profitable By : James Klobasa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[However, you do not require thousands of dollars for that. Only a little amount of cash will do. This little expenditure will eventually turn out to be a highly profitable investment, as it will attract your tenants, and you will be able to bargain a higher rent from them. Replacing The Old, Ugly Switch Plates [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>However, you do not require thousands of dollars for that. Only a little amount of cash will do. This little expenditure will eventually turn out to be a highly profitable investment, as it will attract your tenants, and you will be able to bargain a higher rent from them.</p>
<p>Replacing The Old, Ugly Switch Plates<br />
One of the common mistakes that most real estate investing landlords and rehabbers do is that they paint the entire unit except for the old ugly switch plates. Ridiculously, sometimes, they even paint over them. Do not overlook such things, and get them replaced by new ones. It may cost you as little as about 40 cents each. Even if you have to replace the switch plates in the entire house, it will cost you somewhere around $15 only. While you do this, try to be creative and innovative. Consider nice brass plates for the foyer, living room, and other obvious areas. For that, even if you go for the most expensive ones, it will not cost you more than $4 each.</p>
<p>Improving The Condition Of Doors<br />
Doors can be another inexpensive replacement. For example, if you have ugly brown doors, it is always a great idea to replace them with decent white doors. If you do not at all want to expense that much, for real estate investing rental purpose, you should at least consider replacing the downstairs doors.</p>
<p>Replacing The Door Handles<br />
Just imagine an old door handle, especially with crusted paint on it. If you let it remain unrelated, what impressions will its drab look create on your real estate investing tenants? If you do not want to spend expense on that, consider replacing them with new brass finished handles. It will not cost you more than $10 overall.</p>
<p><strong>Painting The Trim<br />
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<p>If you do not want to paint the entire interior of the house, you should consider painting the trim at least. It will substantially enhance the look of the real estate investing house. If your house is one of the new, modern, custom homes with typical beige or off-white walls, with bright white trim, painting the trim with a semi-gloss bright white paint will certainly be a great idea. The same goes with the floor trim.</p>
<p><strong>Improving The Foyer Area</strong><br />
Besides the front door, it is the foyer area that creates the first impression for the real estate investing tenants. You should consider gracing the same with linoleum floors. A good one will not cost you more than $100 in materials.</p>
<p><strong>Kitchen Cabinets</strong><br />
I will not suggest to you to replace the complete kitchen cabinet, but you can at least consider painting them. If you have style wooden cabinets in a lovely dark brown shade, paint them using a semi-gloss white and finish them with colorful plastic knobs. However, it is not necessary to paint the inside of them.</p>
<p><strong>Do Some More</strong><br />
If you have done everything to improve the look, do some more. How about adding a nice colorful mailbox instead of the usual old black one? Your tenant will be impressed with the creative look this adds to the house.</p>
<p>Always remember, in real estate investing business, you never get a second chance to build a first impression.</p>
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		<title>Property Valuations &#8211; What To Ask When Trying To Pick A Good Appraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valuers (or appraisers as referred to in certain countries around the world) form an important part of the general economy, not just the property industry. Types of Property Valuations Property valuers generally specialize in a sector of the property market or in a specific sub sector of the property market. There is also plant and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Valuers (or appraisers as referred to in certain countries around the world) form an important part of the general economy, not just the property industry.</p>
<p>Types of Property Valuations</p>
<p>Property valuers generally specialize in a sector of the property market or in a specific sub sector of the property market. There is also plant and equipment valuers but in this article I will focus on the larger market of valuers, property or real estate valuers or appraisers.</p>
<p>The different types of property reports that can be conducted are:</p>
<p>Commercial<br />
Retail<br />
Industrial<br />
Mixed use<br />
Rental review<br />
Litigation<br />
Property development feasibility studies, analysis and valuations</p>
<p>The most common valuation type is in the residential valuations field and the sub sectors are:</p>
<p>Acreage<br />
Alpine<br />
Apartment<br />
Bed-sitter<br />
Coastal property<br />
Duplex<br />
Executive property<br />
Flat<br />
Government<br />
House<br />
Land<br />
Leased property<br />
Luxury property<br />
Property investing<br />
Property investment portfolio evaluation<br />
Retirement living<br />
Rural<br />
Semi-rural<br />
Semi-detached<br />
Serviced apartment<br />
Studio<br />
Student apartment<br />
Terrace<br />
Townhouse<br />
Unit &amp; unit block<br />
Villa</p>
<p>More specialized valuations include the following (it is advisable to ask the valuation firm that you are considering if they have had previous experience before commissioning to perform a valuation):</p>
<p>Townhouse development<br />
Villa development<br />
Unit block<br />
Single tenant office<br />
Retail strip shop<br />
Combined office retail<br />
Owner occupied<br />
Leased property<br />
Multi-tenant<br />
Mid rise office<br />
Small shopping centre<br />
Warehouse<br />
Vacant land<br />
Special use property<br />
Golf course<br />
Ski resort<br />
Unique property<br />
Hospitality-related property (hotels, resorts, inn valuations, motels, conference center valuations)</p>
<p>Regardless of property size, type, or construction material (from brick to steel to weatherboard homes), a property valuer can service all your property valuation needs as long as they are qualified to do so in that field.</p>
<p>I would suggest checking that the Valuer is registered with the local government or regulatory body of property Valuers / appraisers before asking for any work to be conducted.</p>
<p>It is also advisable to see if the valuation / appraisal reports are covered by a well known professional indemnity insurance provider such as Lloyds. Valuers insurance policies vary so see what the valuers professional indemnity (PI) advantages and disadvantages are as well as its limitations.</p>
<p>Another mindful check method is to contact your local or country governing property body or government organization to see if the individual appraiser or property expert is adequately qualified and whether they have current qualifications that is recognized by that body. This is always a good sign to separate the professional or registered valuers from those that are not.</p>
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		<title>Useful Tips For Landlords On Dealing With Problem Tenants</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is not uncommon to see landlords being victimized by bad tenants. There are innumerable cases where tenants who initially appeared to have a clean profile and nice attitude, suddenly turn vicious and start mistreating their landlord. When a landlord screens and interviews a prospective tenant he usually uses all possible means to find someone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is not uncommon to see landlords being victimized by bad tenants. There are innumerable cases where tenants who initially appeared to have a clean profile and nice attitude, suddenly turn vicious and start mistreating their landlord. When a landlord screens and interviews a prospective tenant he usually uses all possible means to find someone suitable, but sometimes these methods fail to work. Even with all the precautions a landlord takes, he often ends up with problem tenants like raucous partyers, drug addicts, or scam artists trying to live rent-free.</p>
<p>To avoid such problems, the first thing that every landlord should keep in mind is to document everything. Verbal promises are useless. If there is a disagreement, they usually prove to be quite useless. Establishing impeccable documentation, including the rental application, the lease or rental agreement, termination notice, and an itemization of security deposits will secure your position. Thereafter, if you land in court, these documents will be the proof supporting your case.</p>
<p>The next matter to consider is to treat every applicant on an equal footing, irrespective of race, sex, religion, age etc. Do not allot rental accommodations according to gender, age, or status, unless the tenant specifically demands it. These days, most landlords insist on tenants showing them their ID cards. However, it is illegal to demand ID cards inconsistently. Hence, if you do require verification by ID cards, then you need to check each and every applicant&#8217;s, and not do it selectively.</p>
<p>The task of showing prospective tenants apartments requires a lot of time, but it is important not to rush it, or succumb to the impulse of trying to please the first candidate that comes along. Remember to question them thoroughly, and never let anyone persuade you to allow them to stay temporarily.</p>
<p>The next important step is to check the references thoroughly. If you think that it is a very time consuming process, or are not sure that you will do a good job, you can entrust it to tenant-screening agencies that will charge around $10-$20 per application, and will give you accurate data. Additionally, also run checks on the candidate&#8217;s criminal, credit and employment background. A good source of information can be the tenant&#8217;s previous landlords, but beware of the candidate&#8217;s friends posing as landlords. Although all this may seem like a hassle, but it is nothing compared to the problems that unsavory tenants can create.</p>
<p>Make a lease agreement and make the tenant sign it before he moves in with his belongings. Making a tenant sign a lease agreement is especially important if he or she happens to be a student. For additional security, you can also ask the student&#8217;s parent to co-sign the agreement.<br />
Problems also often arise when the tenant is of some other nationality. These problems arise not because of the difference in nationality, but as a result of different traditions and customs, which can become awkward in an apartment environment. You need to spell out all the rules and conditions, documenting them and making the tenant sign it.</p>
<p>Personal bankruptcy is one of the problems that landlords are increasingly faced with these days. According to the law, you cannot evict a tenant if he has filed a bankruptcy petition. Although efforts are being made to change the laws, it will take time. In the mean time, you can master the legal paper work and boost your chances of recovering some of the money owed to you.</p>
<p>It can be tough being a landlord, and to survive it you should always be up to date with the latest tenancy laws and rules. Take regular advice from people who are experienced in real estate issues, or you can also take the help of self-help legal guides, or join a local apartment association, and save your apartment from problem tenants.</p>
<p>By : Kevin Kiene</p>
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		<title>Important Information About For Sale By Owner Selling &amp; Escrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In real estate transactions, there needs to be a way for the buyer to guarantee that the seller will indeed pay the funds agreed upon. Similarly, the buyer needs a way to guarantee that, once his or her deposit is paid, the seller will hand over the deed or title to the property. This is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In real estate transactions, there needs to be a way for the buyer to guarantee that the seller will indeed pay the funds agreed upon. Similarly, the buyer needs a way to guarantee that, once his or her deposit is paid, the seller will hand over the deed or title to the property. This is where escrow comes into play.</p>
<p>What is Escrow?<br />
As a for sale by owner home seller, you are responsible for setting up, or opening, the escrow account. The escrow agent will be a third-party who is responsible for holding the title or deed to the property as well as earnest deposits made on behalf of the buyer. The purpose of an escrow is to hold legal documents and money until certain conditions, agreed by you and the buyer. The escrow agent will hold money and property ownership until these conditions have been met.</p>
<p>In many for sale by owner transactions, both the seller and the buyer open escrow accounts. There is no standard way of one or the other. Rather, it depends on what you and the buyer agree.</p>
<p>To process your escrow instructions accordingly, the escrow agent might ask you for several pieces of information. You might not have all the information available immediately, but you should get it to the escrow agent as soon as possible. This information includes, but is not limited, to the following:</p>
<p>Your (the seller) name and address<br />
Buyers name and address<br />
Purchase agreement<br />
Amount of deposit<br />
Buyers insurance agent<br />
Lenders or other financing partys information<br />
Termite report information<br />
Closing date</p>
<p>If there is an earnest money deposit, the escrow agent will place it into a separate escrow account. The agent will then order a title search. In addition to you and the buyer, the lender will receive a report of this information. Any loan and interest fees charged by the lender will be included in the escrow instructions.</p>
<p><strong>Choosing an Escrow Agent</strong><br />
When you are choosing an escrow agent, there are several factors that you should take into consideration. If you are working with a real estate attorney, he or she might be able to act as the escrow agent as well. In any case, here are some tips on choosing an escrow agent.</p>
<p>Choose a reputable escrow agent or company. Friends or family who have recently sold property are good places to get recommendations for an escrow agent. Ask the references about their experience with the agent. Did he return phone calls in a timely manner? Was he courteous and professional? Was he knowledgeable?</p>
<p>Choose an escrow that has experience in for sale by owner housing transactions. It is best to choose an escrow that has previously worked in a transaction in which the seller did not work with a real estate agent.</p>
<p>Choose an escrow with reasonable rates. Since rates vary from one company to the next, it is a good practice top shop around to get an idea of the rates that are available.</p>
<p>After talking with several escrow agents and getting a feel for their professionalism, experience, and rates, you are prepared to make an educated decision.</p>
<p>By : T J Madigan</p>
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		<title>Pay Attention To Detail</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is the details in real estate investing that can make you or break you. As you can imagine, unplanned repairs can put a serious dent in any profit that you were planning to make from a deal. The failure to notice a crack it the foundation can leave you financially devastated when major repairs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is the details in real estate investing that can make you or break you. As you can imagine, unplanned repairs can put a serious dent in any profit that you were planning to make from a deal. The failure to notice a crack it the foundation can leave you financially devastated when major repairs need to be done before you can sell your investment. And if you have a knack for noticing details that others do not, you could find profitable properties that other investors pass over.</p>
<p>The key to noticing the small details of any real estate investing opportunity is to slow down, be observant, and ask questions. Do not accept any investment opportunity if you are not well versed in every detail of the agreement and know all there is to know about the property itself. Granted, gathering and studying the necessary information might take up some of your time, but it is time well spent as the time spent researching a property directly corresponds to the amount of money you will have in your pocket after the investment has been sold.</p>
<p>One of the first instances of any real estate investing venture where your eye for detail will be needed is during the initial walk through of the property. This happens before any agreement has been made and is meant to give you an idea of what kind of condition the property is in. Be sure to inspect all of the major mechanics of the property such as plumbing, heating, electrical, etc. You should look for any flaws in the structural integrity of the home and make note of any repairs that need to be done. Even though you are not an expert in these areas, you will be surprised by what you can learn about a property if you pay attention.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about issues that arise during the walk through, you should consult a professional to evaluate the property. This is because seemingly small problems, such as cracked drywall, may not be purely cosmetic but may point to a major structural issue that will cost a great deal of money to fix.</p>
<p>Another area where attention to detail is vital in real estate investing involves paperwork and the legal mumbo jumbo that makes up every real estate transfer. Be sure to read all paperwork thoroughly and ask questions if you are having trouble understanding a particular clause.</p>
<p>The bottom line is to not be afraid to inspect and ask questions. Never make a deal based on the seeming honesty and upfront attitude of the seller. Dig deep; find the hidden details of the property. After all, it is going to be your money on the line and your potential profit that will be lost if the investment fails.</p>
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