Real Estate Literature

Cover of Home Buying for DummiesMaybe you need to brush up on some real estate strategies, or maybe you need a last minute holiday gift for your friend looking to buy a house.  Here is a list of some of the best real estate literature available.

Profit by Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens: Earn Safe, Secured, and Fixed Returns Every Time by Larry B. Loftis

Flipping Properties: Generate Instant Cash Profits in Real Estate by William Bronchick

The Real Book of Real Estate: Real Experts. Real Stories. Real Life.  by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Financing Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor  by William Bronchick

Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High  by Scott Frank

Home Buying for Dummies, 4^th Edition  by Eric Tyson and Ray Brown

Flipping Houses for Dummies  by Ralph R. Roberts and Joe Kraynak

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money … It’s About Being the Best You Can Be!  by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan

Buy It, Fix It, Sell It...PROFIT by Kevin C. Myers

The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Investment Properties  by Daniel Goodwin

Shift: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times  by Gary Keller

Guide to Moving With Pets

No matter how prepared you are, and how far in advance you plan, moving is a stressful event.  It is even more stressful for your pets, since they are leaving the only place they really know, and they have no idea what's going on.  Here's a few helpful steps and tips you can take to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible for your pets.

• Your pets will be moving in and out of the house fairly often.  Make sure they are on a leash or in a crate in case they run off!  Even if they do not have a history of doing that, understand that they will be in a stressful state of mind.
• The most difficult days for your pets are the unloading/loading days.  Keep a close eye on them, or have a family member be in charge of keeping them calm.
• If you are moving between states, make sure you are aware of state laws for your pets, as some states have stricter laws than others.
• Lastly, don't rush things.  It stresses you out, you are more prone to forgetting things or making mistakes, and your pets pick up the mood.

This article was contributed by Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers, offering homes for sale in Corvallis Oregon.