When I first considered buying a house, my entire family got involved. I have the luck of being related to real estate agents, investors and other experts that are more than happy to give advice about buying a property — even before you ask. The first thing they asked me was exactly how long I [...]
It’s true that mortgage rates have been going up. However, interest rates are still quite low, and home prices are quite competitive. And, with the economy showing signs that the pace of recovery might pick up, many are beginning to think that now is the time to buy a home. After all, when will you [...]
Sean Platt, a gifted writer who also provides clients with a wide range of content marketing services, had bought his house during the real estate peak. Recently, he lost his house. I’ve read Sean’s post describing his ordeal with great interest, realizing that it gives readers a glimpse not just into a fascinating, personal story [...]
When it comes to retirement, many people rely on their homes. We are told over and over again that our homes are investments, and that they are our biggest assets. As a result, many people rely on home appreciation to help fund their retirement. The recent real estate market crash has been contributing to a [...]
Off and on, I’ve been thinking about buying a rental property but for some strange reason, the idea of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) never crossed my radar. Over the weekend, a conversation with a former coworker sparked my interest in this sector again, and this time, I decided to compare a rental property with [...]
With foreclosure rates sky rocketing and no end in sight, banks are much more willing to negotiate with homeowners on the specifics of their mortgages. These days, “loan modification” have almost become an industry by itself as banks allocate more and more resources to work on this. Sparked by all the news surround it, a [...]
