One of the biggest mistakes home sellers make is listing a home with obvious, although small, problems. Any house -- even a brand-new house -- needs fixing from time to time. It's just that buyers don't want to be reminded of this obvious truth when it comes time to plunk down their cash. Most buyers would rather believe that their home is going to be fine, and for the money they're paying, they'd prefer...
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If you are looking to finance or refinance your home, here are a few things NOT TO DO: Don’t Kick The Tires. How much you put down, credit affects your interest rate. It drives lenders crazy to pick up the phone and be asked what their best rate is. How much you put down on your home and how good your credit is directly affecting the interest rate on your loan. You can shop for rates, but be prepared to...
Units at the latest condominium development in Sentosa Cove are being snapped up by both local and foreign buyers. Eight-five percent of the 264 units of the property, Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove, by City Developments were sold in just four days. Buyers have been paying up to over S$8 million for exclusive waterfront living. Luxurious designer fittings and an exclusive address are all common features of...
An exclusive residential development for modern city living, Paterson Residence has 110 units housed in a 24-storey apartment block and 6 units of three-storey townhouses, with full amenities including a clubhouse and basement parking facilities. The design and architectural expression of the project is contemporary and deliberately understated. The clean lines and rationalised clarity creates a sharp...
There are real estate investing "tricks" and techniques that you may know, or want to know. There are new ways of doing things that are worth learning. Knowing about the latest types of financing is another way can also help. Before all of these, however, you need to learn some basic principles. Here are six of them. 1. Build relationships. 2. Understand the numbers. 3. Reduce risk. 4. Be prepared. 5. Set...
District 01, 02: City (Raffles Place, Chinatown) District 03: City (Alexandra, Tiong Bahru, Queenstown) District 04, 05, 06: South West (Telok Blangah, Mount Faber, Buona Vista, Dover) District 07, 08: Central (Beach Road, Rochor, Little India, Race Course, Serangoon Road) District 09: City (Orchard, River Valley, Kim Seng, Tanglin) District 10: Central (Bukit Timah, Holland) District 11: Central...
The Grange epitomizes the perfect location. So close to the excitement of Orchard Road and its shopping and entertainment, yet a world apart in a quiet enclave of tranquility. Just minutes away from work, yet miles away from stress. The landmark architecture of The Grange is another notable aspect among the many distinctive characteristics that places it in a class of its own. A timeless sculpted profile,...
When it comes to home buying, the ideal situation would be to close both concurrently and move into your new home a few days prior to selling your previous. This does happen but anyone looking to buy a new home needs to consider all the possible scenarios. Should you buy or sell first? There are many variables involved; there is no universal correct answer. It basically comes down to your specific...
For the discerning few who appreciate the finer things in life, we would like to present One Jervois. Cloistered within lush greenery on the city’s edge, this neighbourhood of distinction affords a home of a different league, reserved only for those with the most exacting of standards. Steeped in a history rich in exclusivity, the Jervois district is, till today, home to the embassies of the world....
Here are some points that you can consider in deciding whether to buy or rent a property. Sufficient initial capital. When one makes a property purchase, the initial capital outlay is 10% (5% can be from CPF, 5% is to be cash). In renting, one will typically be looking at between 1-3 months rental sum for the security deposit. Tax and depreciation shelter. Property buyers enjoy tax and depreciation...