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Almost 61 per cent of those surveyed said they planned to increase their overseas holdings in the next two years. Significantly, wealthy Chinese are not motivated by chasing higher returns when they park their savings abroad. Most respondents expected a return of a maximum of 5 per cent on their investments. Instead, they are chasing safe havens, such as property and insurance schemes, cited as the top two destinations for cash. This is driving wealthy Chinese to invest their savings abroad on an unprecedented scale, making China a top exporter of wealth on top of its existing status as number one exporter of manufactured goods. The US was the preferred destination for 42 per cent of survey respondents seeking a safe place for their cash. Its robust economy, coupled with looser visa restrictions and high quality education is making it a magnet for China’s wealthy class. Next ranked were Hong Kong, Australia, Canada and the UK. Almost 77 per cent of those surveyed owned at le...

If you are one of those enthusiastic home buyers who think – ‘ What’s so difficult about buying a new property after all ?’, then the best advice would be to document yourself before you begin this journey. Purchasing a property all by yourself implies a lot of risks! So, are you willing to take your chances? House hunting with a real estate agent! Having a specialist in this transaction by your side gives you incredible advantages that you simply cannot have, especially as a  first-time buyer . The knowledge, the tools and the connections are just the cherry on top… So do you need a listing agent to buy you a house? You bet! Even though the internet has made it all easier, you simply cannot replace the expertise of a  real estate agent ! He/she will save you money, time and a lot of stress! So, the endless number of search sites and how-to guides can give you a starting point, but that’s it, because you’ll most likely come across documents or situations that you won...

Sales of distressed properties in April 2015 hit their lowest point since April 2007, according to a  report released Thursday by  CoreLogic . According to CoreLogic, distressed sales comprised 11 percent of home sales nationally in April. This is down 3 percentage points from last April and 1.5 percentage points from March. It is also far below the January 2009 peak in which distressed sales accounted for a third of U.S. home sales. Pre-crisis, distressed sales usually hovered around 2 percent, the report stated. CoreLogic expects the numbers to return to this mark by mid-2017, a claim bolstered by the ongoing shift away from REO sales. REO sales made up 7.4 percent of total distressed sales in April, while short sales made up 3.7 percent. This shift, CoreLogic wrote, is a driver of improving home prices. The national numbers, however, are quite a bit lower than those in the five states with the heftiest shares of distressed sales. In Michigan and Florida, 21.7 perc...

Elizabeth Thayer Team Thayer   The home inspection is one of the most important hurdles to clear in a real estate transaction. All real estate agents should attend home inspections! When buying or selling a house, the home inspection is a vital part of the process. What the inspector finds and says during and after the inspection has significant influence on the final sale, so of course it only makes sense for everyone involved – the buyer, the buyers agent and the sellers agent to be there. Yet many times, you will find buyers following the home inspector around with no Realtors in sight. A good agent is an advocate for his or her client, and therefore should be there at the home inspection to represent that client. Whether the real estate chooses to be one step behind the inspector the whole time, or wait quietly in the background to answer the client’s questions, will depend on the agent. But you can always spot a careless or uninvolved Realtor by his or her absenc...

1.  PAINT EVERY ROOM A DIFFERENT COLOR Before selling your home, it’s not necessary to paint every single wall white. What is important is to stick to a cohesive color scheme that is neutral and will appeal to lots of different people with different tastes. 2.  LET THE LANDSCAPING GO It may be tempting to save on the flower budget if you hope to be out of your home before the summer ends. But investing in a few flowers will make your home look inviting to potential homebuyers. Also remember to keep flower beds weeded, the grass cut, and trees and shrubs pruned. 3.  SMOKE INSIDE YOUR HOME If you are a smoker who smokes inside your home, stop as soon as you think you might want to sell! Cigarette smell is very hard to remove from a home and the sooner you stop smoking inside, the easier it’ll be. Plus, it’ll prevent you from constantly shampooing your carpets and washing down the walls while you’re showing your home. 4.  LET YOUR HOME FALL INTO DISREPAIR ...

Understanding The FHA Short Sale A homeowner may be eligible for an FHA short sale if the hardship of seller is determined by the HUD. The government has its involvement in short sale so almost all the FHA short sale falls under the Housing and Urban Development guidelines. A short sale may be tricky and confusing to understand for agent and sellers.  Below given tips may be helpful to understand the FHA short sale. FHA Short Sale Guidelines If the short sale is on the short track to nowhere, then there are chances that it is stuck in the FHA waterfall. FHA may want to look for loan modification possibilities. Your FHA short sale process will be much faster if your loan modification was rejected. The home is identified as 1 to 4 units. This means a duplex or fourplex can qualify for the FHA short sale, but a 5-unit apartment building cannot. Vacant houses are not allowed to be renting out more than eighteen months.  A variance must be obtained to proceed th...

Say happy work anniversary! Justin Thayer 10 years this April Key Realty Group, LLC Like ( 1 ) Say congrats ( 8 ) 3d ago   Doug Hall   Congrats Justin!!! 3d ago Ron Nix   Congratulations! 2d ago Larry Go Ducks Newby   Congrats! 2d ago Mike Grudzien, MS (1,500+)   Congrats! 2d ago Becky Shiffer   Congratulations! 2d ago Cynthia Howard   Justin: Congrat's on being at Key Realty Group! We at Key Realty Group are so happy to have you here. Your expertise in REO's is invaluable! 2d ago Bob Barnard   Congrats! 2d ago Luke Rabun   Congratulations, Justin! Remember Oregon Home Inspections when you need your next home inspected. www.orhomeinspections.com 2d ago LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME? Click ON THIS LINK:   www.teamtahyer.com