Buyer Beacon: News

List And Sell Your Home On BuyerBeacon.com Completely Free!!

2009-01-21T16:38:00.000-08:00

For a limited time www.buyerbeacon.com is offering a free upgrade to a premium membership when you create a seller profile on Buyerbeacon.com. In addition to all of the great features of a free account a premium membership offers tons of account upgrades including the ability to list multiple properties, the ability to email buyers that match your profile, and enhanced visibility in search results.

A premium membership allows you to list up to 14 properties for free, which offers a great opportunity for realtors to list all of their homes on the site. Its only takes a few minutes to create a seller profile on Buyer Beacon and the coolest part is that you not only have the opportunity to list your home(s), you also have the opportunity to create a personalized seller profile where you can upload a picture of yourself and give buyers an idea of who you are. The personalized seller profile is linked to all of your listings and all emails regarding your listings are sent to your seller email box. The seller profile is a one-stop shop for all of your real estate needs. If your a realtor forget spending tons of money creating your own website, sign up and create a seller profile at www.buyerbeacon.com today. Oh and I almost forgot the best part, you can search buyer profiles and email buyers that may be interested in your listings!

If you are trying to sell your home by owner you have come to the right site! Not only can you list your home and get a free premium membership upgrade you can also search home buyer profiles and email buyers that may be interested in your home! Check us out today and sell your home fast!

Create a free seller profile today and get a free premium account upgrade at www.buyerbeacon.com. This is a limited time offer so take advantage while you can! Sell your home fast with Buyer Beacon. We are, "Your official real estate matchmaker!"

Find A Buyer For Your Home Fast To Avoid Foreclosure!

2008-12-30T11:48:00.000-08:00

No one ever wants to see their home go into foreclosure. When you buy your dream home the last thing going through your mind is that one day you might lose your home. No one could have predicted that the housing market slump would turn into a full blown recession, borderlining depression. Housing prices have decreased dramatically over the past year and home buyers have nearly vanished. Homeowners cant make their monthly housing payments, but cant sell their homes either because they cant find a buyer. Well www.buyerbeacon.com is here to help in this time of need. Not only can you list and advertise your home for free nationwide over the internet you can also search through buyer profiles on the site. It is completely free to join the site and you can have your home listed and be searching through buyer profiles in no time flat. Once you find a buyer that you think may be interested in your home you can contact them through the websites chat functionality and before you know it you can have a buyer touring your house and making an offer. Buyerbeacon.com provides you all the tools needed to sell your home in this tough market. Dont let your home go into foreclosure try www.buyerbeacon.com today and find a buyer for your home fast!

Sell Your Home Fast and Free This Holiday Season!!!

2008-12-22T15:39:00.000-08:00

As the United States economy teeters on the edge of collapse and the housing market continues its downward slide home sellers are in need of help. As we move into the Holiday Season Buyer Beacon has come to the rescue. Currently home sellers are having a hard time trying to sell their home whether it be through a realtor or by owner. A home may stay on the market for months and even possibly over a year. The longer your home is on the market the higher the costs associated with selling your home. Not only is your home losing market value all the while as it sits on the market, you also have to pay marketing costs if you're selling by owner and if you're using a realtor in a declining market be ready to recover little to no profit from the sale of your home. Buyer Beacon is here to change that and add a little holiday cheer in such a bleak time. BuyerBeacon.com is your source to advertise you home for absolutely free. Thats right you can post an advertisement for your home, include pictures of your home, and even give potential buyers a little bit of info on yourself so they know who they are dealing with. Once you create your listing profile, which only takes a few minutes tops, you can search through buyer profiles on the website to see if you can match your home with a buyer looking in your area. Buyerbeacon.com is the first website of its kind to put both buyers and sellers together and let them interact to find their match. This matchmaking website aims to be the revolution in the online real estate marketplace. You might ask why we offer a free service or how we make any money? Well thats easy to explain, we offer a free service to you because there isnt one currently out there for both buyers and sellers, an inefficiency in the online real estate market at its finest. We want buyers and sellers to have a free avenue to buy or sell their home thats easy to use and makes sense. I mean why wouldnt you post your home, it doesnt cost you a dime and it provides additional nationwide exposure for your home. And dont worry about us we make money through ads on our website, in that way we can provide you a totally free website and provide you all of the resources you need to help buy or sell your home. Visit our resources page to find tons of real estate tips and tools. Visit www.buyerbeacon.com today and sell your home for free. From the Buyer Beacon family to yours we wish you the best of luck in the sale or purchase of your home and a very happy New Year!

BuyerBeacon.com Official Press Release

2008-07-29T17:57:00.000-07:00

Its official, BuyerBeacon.com has gone nationwide! Here is a link to the Official buyerbeacon.com press release:
Buyerbeacon.com Press Release

Keep watching the News section of BuyerBeacon.com as we update the site with the newest press releases and articles regrading our new real estate social networking website!

BuyerBeacon.com Sets The Stage for Real Estate 2.0!

2008-07-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

Buyerbeacon.com is officially open for business! Buyerbeacon.com is a social networking website that puts home buyers and sellers together on the same website and allows them to interact to find their perfect match. Both buyers and sellers can upload a profile picture, tell a little bit about their homebuying needs or why they are looking to sell their home. For the first time ever in the online real estate marketplace home sellers can pursue willing home buyers in their area! Buyerbeacon.com takes advantage of social networking to start a new, simple, and cheap way for people to buy and sell homes and property! We are in a true buyers market and buyers can take advantage of the market right now and use the site to describe exactly what they want in a home and sit back and wait for their desired home to come to them!!! For home sellers it can be a tough time to find a buyer, but buyerbeacon.com offers sellers the chance to take the initiative and pursue buyers. Not to mention buyerbeacon.com has a built in listing management tool so that sellers can add and manage additional listings. Its time to make the real estate market work for you!!! If you're a buyer pick and choose the homes you want to pursue, make offers via email, and save your time and money!!! For sellers find the perfect buyer for your home fast and free!!! Check out www.buyerbeacon.com we are "Your Official Real Estate Matchmaker!"

We are now open for business!!! Keep an eye on the site as we grow and continue to add enhancements to www.buyerbeacon.com to make your home buying or selling experience as easy as possible!!!

Narrow Down Your Home Search and Save Time & Money!

2008-07-08T20:17:00.000-07:00

As the roll out date approaches we are more excited than ever to highlight some of the many benefits that buyerbeacon.com has to offer. Lets start with Buyers. Right now buyers can pick and choose from the countless homes on the market for sale, but with so many homes to view and choose from, where do you start? Well you can drive around all day grabbing home flyers or looking through real estate guides, which takes time and money (especially with gas prices on the rise), or you can visit buyerbeacon.com. At buyerbeacon.com you can enter search criteria based on exactly what you are looking for in a home and let sellers that match your profile contact you! You might ask how they will know to contact you? Well its quite simple really, because as soon as you specify what you're looking for in a perfect home the buyerbeacon.com database filters through all of our homes for sale, finds homes that match your profile, and sends the sellers of your matching homes an email notifying them that you have signed up! It shouldn't be long after that you should have new mail in you profile inbox from tons of matching homes/sellers in your desired location. So the work of narrowing down your home search is done, now all you have to do is browse the profiles and pictures from matching sellers, setup an appointment to view the homes you are interested in via email, and you can even negotiate and make offers via email. Then once you are ready to buy your new home check out our Resources page to find all the services you need to close the deal. Why stress over the home buying process, its supposed to be an enjoyable and exciting experience. Give buyerbeacon.com a try, its free, its easy to use, and you can have a profile created in a matter of minutes! Take the initiative and save your time and money. Create a FREE profile at buyerbeacon.com today!

Buyerbeacon.com is set to rollout in mid-July 2008!

Buyerbeacon.com set to kickoff in July 2008!!!

2008-04-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

Well its been almost a year since we began development of buyerbeacon.com and we are putting the finishing touches on the site as we speak. The official rollout of the site is set for July 2008!!! If you havent had a chance to look at the site yet check us out at buyerbeacon.com. The basic idea behind the site is to create a virtual marketplace for buying and selling real estate. Using the concept of social networking buyerbeacon.com allows not only sellers to list their homes as seen in traditional real estate websites it also allows home buyers to create a personal profile which describes what type of homes they are looking to buy. In this way a seller is able to actively search for a buyer for their home and a homebuyer can sit back and wait until a seller contacts them or can search home listings just as they would on a traditional real estate website. The site also give realtors a great advantage in the real estate market place because they can create a seller profile, create and manage multiple listings, and can also search and contact possible buyers that match their listings. The site is a two way street for buyers and sellers and the future of real estate marketing. Co-founder, Peter Fabbri describes the site, "Buyer Beacon is a virtual real estate marketplace thats as easy to use as facebook or myspace!" He goes on to state, "We are a social networking real estate website designed for the next generation of home buyers and sellers." Buyer Beacon is set to rollout in July 2008. Check us out at buyerbeacon.com!

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-23T17:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from the staff at BuyerBeacon.com!!!! Its been an exciting year for us. Our site started out as an idea just over a year ago and through a lot of hard work, dedication, and preserverence we are very close to opening our site to the real estate marketplace. We are very excited!!!! The site is set to roll out in July, 2008 and will be a great way for homebuyers and sellers to start out the new year! Our site is on the cutting edge of real estate marketing and will offer a never before seen way to sell or buy your perfect home! We'll keep you updated as we move closer to the rollout date, but in the meantime happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at buyerbeacon.com!!!

Affordable Homes in Every State

2007-09-27T09:12:00.000-07:00

By Maya Roney Wed Sep 26, 8:08 AM ET
In Greenwich, Conn., Boston, and many parts of California, a four-bedroom house can easily set you back more than $1 million, while in parts of Texas and in the Midwest, a similar house can be had for just over $100,000. But you knew that already. It's no secret that homes in ritzy Beverly Hills cost 10 times more than comparable houses in the military community of Killeen, Tex. The question is: How much do you really need to pay for the lifestyle you want? It might be less than you originally thought. According to Coldwell Banker's 2007 Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI), Beverly Hills is the most expensive housing market in the nation for the second year in a row, with the average price of a home sold through July, 2007, at $2.21 million. In Killeen -- the most affordable market in the U.S., according to the HPCI study -- a similar home sells for $136,725. Killeen is a city of about 100,000 located directly next to the Fort Hood army base, with a military-dependent economy. You won't find anything akin to Rodeo Drive here -- but you will find community events such as fairs, concerts, and high school football games; outdoor recreation like fishing and hunting; and a pervasive sense of patriotism.

A Different Sensibility
"When you drive through town, all the local establishments have got the stickers saying 'we support our troops' in the window," says Tom DeAngio, a Realtor and Killeen resident whose son will soon be deployed for his second tour of duty in Iraq. For nightlife, DeAngio says Henderson's Family Restaurant on East Avenue A is a popular choice.
The Coldwell Banker HPCI survey evaluates average selling prices in 317 U.S. markets for single-family houses of approximately 2,220 square feet with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a family room, and a two-car garage. The cumulative average sales price of these subject homes is $422,343 (higher than the National Association of Realtors' median home price of $218,200 for all existing homes sold in the U.S.).
Beverly Hills; Greenwich, Conn.; the California markets of La Jolla, Santa Monica, Palo Alto, Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, San Mateo, and San Francisco; and Boston comprise the top 10 most expensive markets in the country, all with average home prices of $1.38 million and up. In addition to Killeen, Minot, N.D.; Arlington and Fort Worth, Tex.; Canton, Ohio; Muncie, Ind.; Topeka and Wichita, Kan.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Grayling, Mich., make up the list of the most affordable housing markets.

Million-Dollar Differences
But affordable markets exist in just about every state -- even in California. The average 2007 sales price in Sacramento for one of Coldwell Banker's subject homes was just $380,625, making it the most affordable market in the state. In Connecticut, a home in West Hartford sells for an average of $365,000, and in Worcester, Mass., you can buy a four-bedroom home for around $286,000. California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have the widest price variance between high- and low-end housing markets, with an over $1 million difference between the average home price in their most expensive and most affordable markets. But some states are affordable no matter where you look. In Idaho, the difference in sales price between the most expensive (Boise) and most affordable (Coeur d'Alene) markets was a mere $30.

Real Estate's a Local Business
Thinking about relocating? An area's affordability is important to consider when buying a home. Unaffordable areas may indicate that prices are too high to be supported by the local economy, while affordable prices ensure that demand will continue to fuel the housing market. Affordable areas can be good hunting ground for real estate deals (BusinessWeek, 7/18/07). "The real estate market has certainly changed over the last year," says Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker. "I continue to point out that we cannot make national blanket statements about appreciation and inventory. Real estate is a local business, with each market having its own story to tell."

Buyerbeacon.com is devoted to keeping you on top of the latest mortgage and homebuying news as we continue to develop our website, which is set to roll out in July 2008!

U.S. home prices to keep falling

2007-09-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

Tighter credit could crimp demand for homes and cause prices to fall further, the Cleveland Fed said. "Any change in the ability to purchase a home . . . can have a large impact on the level and volatility of housing prices," it said. Prices in the 20 largest U.S. cities fell 2.8% in Q2 from a year earlier, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.

Buyerbeacon.com promises to keep you on top of the latest mortgage and homebuying news as we continue to develop our website, which is set to roll out in July 2008!

Internet Homebuying the New Trend in the Real Estate Industry

2007-08-03T12:31:00.000-07:00

MARSHALL LOEB'S DAILY MONEY TIP
Save by selling your home online
By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch
Last Update: 12:01 AM ET Jul 10, 2007

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Despite the recent slump in the housing market, many Americans are still paying a walloping 6% commission to real estate brokers.
At first blush, 6% may not sound like much, but consider: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average price of a home is $313,000, which means the average seller has to pony up nearly $19,000 in broker fees. This is a hefty penalty for selling your own home, one that more and more Americans are unwilling to pay.
Many homeowners are now opting to market their property directly to the consumer using online services. There's good reason for going to the Web: One recent survey, conducted by the National Association of Realtors, found that 80% used the Internet when searching for a new home.
Selling your home online is simpler then you might think. Here are the three key steps you need to take:
1. Find out what your home is worth. If you're working without an agent, the first and most important step is to get an accurate home appraisal. To find a licensed home appraiser in your area, visit Appraisal Institute.org, an association of professional appraisers. There is also a group of free services on the Web, such as Zillow.com, that allow you to estimate the value of your home by comparing it with neighboring properties.
2. Market your property. The goal when marketing your home is to "drive as many buyers as possible to your ad," so make sure you choose a site with a lot of traffic, and augment your listing with high-quality color photos and a compelling description.
3. Transfer the title. Once your home is sold, you need to call in the professionals. East of the Mississippi, title transfers are generally handled by real estate attorneys, whereas in the West, the job typically falls to title companies. Regardless of who handles yours, you shouldn't pay more than about $500.
So, how much do you stand to gain by leaving out the realty broker? Selling your home online is likely to net you between $12,000 and $15,000. Marshall Loeb, former editor of Fortune, Money, and the Columbia Journalism Review, writes for MarketWatch.

Visit buyerbeacon.com/news to check out the latest in online homebuying and selling. BuyerBeacon.com plans to kickoff in July, 2008!!!

Having Trouble Buying or Selling A Home? BuyerBeacon.com is the Solution!

2007-08-03T11:53:00.001-07:00

If you are a home seller you may know that the real estate market is tough right now. Mortgage rates are high, there are lots of foreclosures on the market, and hiring a realtor can be very expensive nowadays. With no end to the current housing slump in sight and thousands of homes on the market for buyers to choose from you might be thinking; Will I ever sell my home? Realizing the tough position home sellers are in right now a new website focused on residential real estate, buyerbeacon.com, is being developed to bridge the gap between home buyers and sellers. The current homebuying process is very time consuming and expensive. In a society where you are lucky to make it through a day without hearing a sales pitch, buyerbeacon.com aims to make homebuying a hassle-free process where a seller can receive the asking price for their home and a buyer can not only find their dream home, they can find it with ease, in the perfect location, and within their desired price range. Managing member of Buyer Beacon, LLC, Peter J Fabbri III, commented on the new website, "The concept of our website has not yet been seen in the internet real estate industry. We offer a free, no obligation way to market and find buyers for your home that is very interactive and user friendly." He went on to say, "In an online real estate marketplace where it can cost hundreds of dollars to sell your home online, its time to make the homebuying process easier and more affordable and that is why we are developing buyerbeacon.com!" BuyerBeacon.com is on target to launch as early as July 2008. Visit buyerbeacon.com/news for updates and future releases regarding this whole new approach to the homebuying process.