Property Investment Loans

If you are interested in buying a foreclosure you have to understand that the rules of the game are far different than in a typical real estate transaction. This is equally important for people who want to buy a residence and for those who want to make an investment in rental property. Many investors aren’t […]

Even if you have paid off your mortgage there may be a lien against property you own that you don’t even know about. In light of the fact there are so many opportunities to get tangled up in real estate problems of this sort, I thought it might make sense to go through this issue […]

When it comes to real home ownership costs, most people turn a blind eye to home repair and maintenance. In fact, a home repair friend was doing some work on my house and gave me this sobering factoid recently: “The average house costs $300 to $500 per month in repairs and maintenance. And that can […]

These days, it’s important to know how to determine the value of your home. In most households, a home is the most valuable asset. That being the case, most of us are pretty concerned with how much it’s worth. If nothing else, knowing the property’s value is important when determining if you should pay off […]

Let’s say you look at all the facts and decide that now is the time to buy a home. Great.  But before you take steps for buying a home remember that it’s best to look before you leap. Here are the 7 crucial steps you should take before you buy your home: 1. Credit Report […]

A realty exchange, if done correctly, can eliminate or indefinitely defer any capital gains you have on the sale of an existing property. This is an important topic even if your property has lost a great deal of value. Why? Over the years, you’ve taken depreciation write-offs and that has lowered the cost basis of […]