When it comes to retirement planning, most 401k and IRA plans limit their participants investments to stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. While this strategy has worked in the past, recent economic events show that it is not without risk. Many investors are now looking at real estate as a promising alternative. With certain real estate assets, the earnings are […]
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10 Year Housing Surge Is On The Horizon
According to a new study by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the housing market is poised for one of its largest expansions in history. By 2024, demographic and economic changes are forecasted to bring 15.9 million additional households on board. That means an average of 1.6 million additional households per year, sparking “housing market growth over the next […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Vacation Home
Buying your primary home is like achieving an essential piece of the American dream. And once you’ve experienced the satisfaction of homeownership, you might be tempted to purchase another. Hey, who wouldn’t want a vacation getaway—especially if you can turn it into a cash cow by renting it out? While vacation homes can be an excellent source […]
Sheriff Sales and Foreclosure Auctions
Sheriff sales are the end result of defaults on mortgages or a failure by the homeowner to pay taxes or condo association dues on their property. The process itself, however, can be a mystery to those who have had no experience with it however, it can offer the opportunity to acquire real estate at below […]
Why Buyers Should Consider a Home's School District Even If They Don't Have Kids
In addition to providing a great education, buying a home in a good school district can result in resale advantages and offer home value protection from market fluctuations. Here’s what home buyers should know about a school district’s impact on real estate, and the benefits they can expect to incur even if they don’t have school age […]
Why Buyers Should Consider a Home’s School District Even If They Don’t Have Kids
In addition to providing a great education, buying a home in a good school district can result in resale advantages and offer home value protection from market fluctuations. Here’s what home buyers should know about a school district’s impact on real estate, and the benefits they can expect to incur even if they don’t have school age […]
More Americans Become Landlords as Rents Rise
As home prices retreated from fever-pitch highs, a new breed of real estate investor eclipsed the speculator: the landlord. More Americans began hanging out “for rent” signs. Some were forced into the business after learning they’d purchased their home for top dollar during the boom and simply couldn’t sell after the market turned and their home was no longer […]
The Benefits of Buying a Home Through a LLC
Buying a home through a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is beneficial for three main reasons: 1. Homeowners can maintain a level of privacy because the LLC is listed as the owner of record. When setup properly deal constructed under legal entities are virtually untraceable. For buyers who appreciate their privacy and wish to prevent the curious from locating their address and/or what they paid for […]
Considerations When Buying a Home with Someone
While people consider buying a home together for many different reasons, some are first-time home buyers looking to avoid wasting money renting, while others are investors looking to purchase investment property(ies) with business partners. Regardless of the reason, buying a house with someone does have its perks and if done with care, this arrangement can be very beneficial in getting […]
Short Sales and Bank Owned Properties – How to Avoid the Most Common Complaints
Roughly forty percent of the homes offered for sale in today’s market are short sales and foreclosures! Distressed properties are well known for their value, but they also have a reputation for transactional snafus, last-minute surprises and long, drawn-out escrows are just a few of the issues buyers are likely to face. While many inexperienced agents advise avoiding […]