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Shanghai Metropolis Property Consultants Co Ltd - Real Estate Listings Shanghai Metropolis Real Estate Brokerage Co., LTD. established 19 96 For Prompt c ustomer s ervice Please Contact: Tel : (86-21) 1391-651-2856 1390-188-9564, (86-21) 6210-9150 6210-9157 Fax:(86-21)6210-8716 e-mail : info@metropolis.sina.net SHANGHAI PURCHASE REAL ESTATE LISTINGS APARTMENTLISTINGS Real Estate & Relocation Services OFFICELISTINGS Rental Property Listings for Shanghai-Pu Dong Office, Apt & Villa Shanghai-Pu Dong Property Photo Gallery VILLALISTINGS Multiple Listing Property Viewings & Shanghai-Pu Dong City Tours Maps of Shanghai-Pu Dong Metropolis Real Estate Consultants has additionalShanghai Apartment, Villa and Office Purchase Properties not listed belowin its Shanghai Real Estate Price Guide. If you wish to receive a freemonthly updated copy : please e-mail back to Metropolis Real Estate Consultants. This articleappeared in Business Weekly Newspaper Feb 25-Mar 03, 2003 Shanghai s housing prices keep going up Stable growth stimulates strong housing demand Shanghai: Local property prices, boosted by the bullish market and strong demand, are likely to continue climbing this year. In general, Shanghais property market is stable healthy, there are no bubble in it, said Pan Jianxin, director general of Shanghais statistics bureau. Investments in Shanghai property market last year reached 72 billion yuan (US$8.7 billion), or about half of the citys total fixed investments. Output of the property industry rose 14.5 per cent year-on-year, higher than the 10.9 per cent growth in GDP (gross domestic product). The sector, one of the citys six industrial pillars, made up 6.9 per cent of Shanghais GDP, compared with 6.4 per cent in 2001. Property prices grew 10 per cent last year. Forty-five per cent of that growth came from developments priced 3,000-5,000 yuan (US$605-846) and 20 per cent from more expensive properties. That momentum is expected to continue this year as Shanghai s general economy maintains a 10-per-cent growth rate. The citys per capita GDP is expected to reach US$5,300. Shanghai Residential Development Bureau predicts the city will witness investments totoalliong58 billion yuan (US$ 7 billion) this year in the residential sector. That would be a 24.3 per cent increase over last years 56.3 billion yuan (US$6.81 billion). Construction of 18 million square meters of residential development will begin this year, and 18 million square meters of floor area well completed. Increased supply s not expect to affect prices, as many developers involved in renovation projects received their permits late last year and their projects will not be completed until the years second half. There is still room for rising price given current development costs and supply and demand, suggests officials with Shanghai Zhongyuan Real Estate. Improvements in housing quality including designs, new construction materials and techniques and government control over development of floor space will drive up prices. Consumers from outside Shanghai have helped push up prices. In 2002, they bought 53.6 per cent of the high-end residential apartments and 29 per cent of mid-range apartments. Many of them buy properties as investments. Most of the outside buyers were from Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Prices for second-hand apartments have also rise rapidly in the past year, due largely to high prices for new apartments and the costly rent. As the central government has released a ban on leasing land to build villas in urban areas, prices for villas will grow steadily, analysts predict. Developers remain upbeat about Shanghais property market and, lured by high profit margins, they will continue trying the high-end market, analysts predict. Hong Kong developers have helped boost confidence in Shanghais property market. Major companies including Sun Huang Kai, Hang Lung, New World, Hutchison Whampoa and Shui On recently decided to increased their investments, worth about 25 billion yuan (US$3 billion) in the city, Shanghai Morning Post reported. The trend will continue as people seek great opportunities in Shanghai, which is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, and which is focusing on renovating the banks of the Huangpu River, market insiders said. To fend off possible overheating of the market, Shanghais municipal government has announced several measures, said official with Jones Lang Lasalles, a property advisory company. The title deed tax for the purchase of general residential housing was raised in September to 1.5 per cent from 0.75 per cent. Income tax deduction for home purchases will end in May. People are likely to see mild rises in the prices, until possible 2010, said Zhang Hongming, a local property expert. HOME

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Home Equity Loans/Lines Overview Fixed-Rate Second Mortgage Home Equity Line of Credit Visa Platinum PowerHouse Loan Serving Members Since 1936 ONLINE BANKING Mortgage Calculator Rates & Terms Equifax: Get Your Credit Report New Account Identification Fixed-Rate Second Mortgage When you need money, the equity in your home can be one of your greatest financial resources. And with a Fixed-Rate Second Mortgage, you can borrow up to 100% of your home's value. You can use this equity in your home to pay off high-rate credit cards, make homeimprovements, finance your child's education, or finally take your dream vacation. Low, fixed rates Interest potentially tax deductible * Fixed terms up to 25 years Available for both owner occupied and non-owner occupied properties No maximum loan amount No pre-payment penalty Borrow as little at $10,000 Apply online! [ Back To Top ] Interest-Only Home Equity Line of Credit With USEs Interest-Only Home Equity Line of Credit, you can make the big purchases or investments you have been dreaming about while paying only the interest on a monthly basis. And with an introductory rate as low as only 6.50% APR* , you can get the cash you need for one low monthly payment. You can access your Interest-Only HELOC through a checkbook or ATM card. Low, variable rates APR as low as 6.50% for the first six months * Credit lines up to $500,000 No points, fees, or upfront costs ** Checkbook and ATM access No annual fee Primary residence or rental property - same low rate One of the industrys lowest floors (1.00%) and ceilings(11.99%) Tax-deductible interest in most cases *** Apply online! *Rates effective as of 12/1/2005. An introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as low as Prime Rate minus 0.50% is valid for the first 6 months from the date of loan origination. Currently, your discounted rate would be as low as 6.50% APR. Thereafter, your rate may be as low as the Prime Rate, as published in The Wall Street Journal, which is currently 7.00%. Prime Rate may change at any time, although your rate is subject to change quarterly. The maximum APR is 11.99%. The $35 Annual Fee is waived for the first year and assessed on your anniversary date any year thereafter when your balance is less than $10,000. To qualify for the lowest rate, members must have above-average established credit and meet certain loan-to-value ratios. For loan amounts in excess of $250,000, the borrower is responsible for paying all actual costs incurred, based on the loan amount established. Offer available for new home equity lines of credit on both owner- and non-owner occupied, 1-4 unit properties, in the state of California. If the loan is closed within the first three years from the origination date, an Early Account Closure Fee may be assessed on loans with credit limits of $250,000 or less. A Reconveyance Fee will be charged when your loan is paid in full. Consult your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of interest. Certain limitations apply. Loans subject to credit approval. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. [ Back To Top ] Home Equity Line of Credit Platinum Visa With USE's Home Equity Line of Credit Platinum Visa, you can access the equity in your home with the convenience of a Platinum Visa credit card. And, at an introductory rate as low as only 6.50% APR * , it's the low-rate opportunity of a lifetime. Use your Home Equity Line of Credit for just about anything, like purchasing a new car, paying for your child's education, taking your dream vacation, or remodeling your home. 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The $35 Annual Fee is waived for the first year and assessed on your anniversary date any year thereafter when your balance is less than $10,000. To qualify for the lowest rate, members must have above-average established credit and meet certain loan-to-value ratios. For loan amounts in excess of $250,000, the borrower is responsible for paying all actual costs incurred, based on the loan amount established. Offer available for new home equity lines of credit on both owner- and non-owner occupied, 1-4 unit properties, in the state of California. If the loan is closed within the first three years from the origination date, an Early Account Closure Fee may be assessed on loans with credit limits of $250,000 or less. A Reconveyance Fee will be charged when your loan is paid in full. Consult your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of interest. Certain limitations apply. Loans subject to credit approval. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. [ Back To Top ] PowerHouse Loan The PowerHouse Loan is based on your creditworthiness not the equity in your home. Therefore, you can access the funds youneed even if you only recently purchased your home. Low, fixed rates Interest Potentially Tax Deductible * No appraisal required Borrow $5,000 to $15,000 5- to 7-year terms In most circumstances, funds can be available in as little as 10 days No pre-payment penalty Available on owner occupied properties only Apply online! Special Note: Even if you currently have a Home Equity Credit Line or Second Trust Deed with USE, you may still qualify for aPowerHouse Loan. However, if your equity credit line or second trust deed is held by another financial institution, we cannot arrangea PowerHouse Loan unless we pay off the existing loan. Owner-occupied residences only. [ Back To Top ] All loans are subject to approval. Home Equity and PowerHouse Loans are not available when your first mortgage has a balloon payment. California properties only. A fee will be charged for reconveyance when your loan is paid in full.*Please consult with your tax advisor for IRS guidelines on the deductibility of interest payments. Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Platinum Visa * Annual Percentage Rate 6.50 % Variable Rate Information Annual Percentage Rate varies quarterly based on the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus a margin. Variable Rate not to exceed 11.99% or be less than 1.00%. Grace period for the repayment of the balance of purchases On new purchases paid in full by payment due date as set forth on your periodic statement. Method of computing the balance for purchases Average Daily Balance Method(including current transactions) Annual Fee $35.00. Waived for the first year; waived if balance is $10,000 or greater. 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10 Steps to Take Before You Sell Your House - Home Selling  You are here: About > Home & Garden > Home Buying / Selling > How To Sell a House > 10 Steps to Take Before You Sell Your House - Home Selling Home & Garden Home Buying / Selling Essentials 10 Things Home Buyers Shouldn't Do Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers "Must-Do" Tasks Before You Sell How to Buy a Home, Step by Step For Sale by Owner Advice Articles & Resources How To Buy a Home How To Sell a House Celebrity & Historic Credit Reports & Scores Design & Remodel Home Maintenance Inspections & Appraisals Investing & Foreclosures Modular & Manufactured Mold, Radon, Lead, etc. Mortgage Advice Moving & Relocation Real Estate Careers Real Estate For Sale Vacation Homes Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Home Buying Books Foreclosure Books Mortgage Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Home Buying / Selling newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Home Buying / Selling Stay up to date! 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FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Essential Home Selling Preparations The home selling process differs from state to state, but there are some important steps that most home sellers should take before listing a house with an agent or selling it for sale by owner. Every bit of prep work you do helps you get the most return from your investment. 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan I've known sellers who signed a contract to sell their house before they knew if they were qualified to buy another. Either their financial circumstances had changed since their last purchase, and they could no longer qualify for a loan, or they weren't able to sell at a price that allowed them to buy the type of replacement house they wanted. They ended up renting or buying something that was far from ideal. Before you decide to sell the house, get pre-approved by a lender you trust and research the housing market in the area where you wish to live so that you have a good idea how much it will take to buy a replacement. Start looking for two types of real estate: houses that seem to match the one you'd like to buy and houses that are similar to your current home. How do the two categories compare in price? Can you handle the difference if you're planning a step up? Mortgage Helpers: Are You Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? And to compare for-sale homes to your own, learn how to Measure Residential Square Footage . 2. Check Your Mortgage Payoff Call your lender to check the payoff for your current home mortgage. You'll need the figure to complete Step 6. 3. Determine How Much Your House Is Worth Determine your home's fair market value. Real estate agents will usually help you determine value as a courtesy, but you might take it a step further and order an appraisal . 4. Estimate Your Costs to Sell Real estate commission if you use an agency to sell. Advertising costs, signs, other fees if you plan to sell by owner. Attorney, closing agent and other professional fees. Excise tax for the sale. Prorated costs for your share of annual expenses, such as property taxes, home owner association fees, and fuel tank rentals. Any other fees typically paid by the seller in your area (surveys, inspections, etc.). Real estate agents deal with transactions every day and can give you a very close estimate of seller closing costs. 5. Estimate Costs to Buy a New Home Calculate moving expenses, loan costs, downpayment, home inspections, title work and title policy, paying for a new hazard insurance policy--all expenses related to buying a home. Your lender should give you a disclosure of estimated costs when you apply for loan pre-approval. 6. Calculate Your Estimated Proceeds Deduct your mortgage payoff from your home's fair market value. Deduct your costs to sell from the remainder to get an estimate of the proceeds you will be paid at closing. Will your closing proceeds cover your costs to buy a new home? If not, do you have cash or other funding to make up the difference? 7. Make Necessary Repairs Make all needed repairs unless you want the house to be regarded as a fixer-upper. I'm not referring to cosmetic updates--just items in need of repair. Anything that's obviously broken gives potential buyers a reason to offer you a lower price, especially if it's one of several repair hot spots that worry buyers the most. 8. Get the House Ready to Show Most houses need at least a little spiffing up before they are shown to potential buyers. Great curb appeal , fresh paint indoors (and sometimes out), organized closets and cabinets, sparkling clean windows and appliances and a clutter-free look are essential if you want the house to appeal to buyers. Be sure to avoid the things buyers hate most about houses. 9. 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