Tag: Real Estate

Posted on 12/12/2021
Converting a 1031 Investment Into a Home
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels 1031 exchanges are special transactions in which one investment is effectively “swapped” for another. In real estate, this means selling one investment property for another of “like-kind.” This can be an effective and lucrative strategy because it can allow you to defer certain taxes as long as you abide by specific rules...
Real Estate Taxes
1031 Exchange
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Things to Look for When Buying A House
Homeowners can sometimes overlook things in the excitement to buy a property. When purchasing a property, there are a few red flags that you should be aware of: 1. Fresh paint on some walls Some homeowners sometimes use a fresh paint job to hide problems with the house. If you find out some walls are freshly painted while...
Homebuyers
Home Buying Warning
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Posted on 10/06/2019
Reasons Why A Mortgage Is Better Than A Rent
Many people shy away from this topic; they think it’s something way out of their league. Deciding to buy a home requires a lot of planning and saving, it’s not a decision made over the night. Remaining a tenant is not bad especially if you can’t afford to buy a house just yet. However, deciding to stay a...
Buy Vs Rent
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Posted on 08/11/2019
What Exactly is the Cost of Living Index?
You hear about this magic "cost-of-living index" number, but where does it come from and how can you use it to improve your real estate experience? The cost of living index is a numerical measurement of the relative cost to live in a specific geographic region. There are a lot of economic formulas out there, but it basically...
Buying Tips
Moving Tips
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Posted on 07/28/2019
What Types of Mortgages can you get?
Multiple options are available when it comes to real estate loans. Figuring out which one you need can be disconcerting, to say the least. So, if you’re new to the game, here’s a quick guide to help you along. Standard Mortgages: Conventional – Loans that fall within the FNMA/FHLMC (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) guidelines where the Federal government is...
Mortgage
Real Estate
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Posted on 06/09/2019
Alternatives to a Traditional Loan
The decision to buy a house is probably the best decision you would ever make. Deciding is the easy part; coming up with the capital to finance the dream is the hard part. Getting a home of your own has its perks, but it can be a daunting process to acquire. Usually, prospective homeowners seek mortgage loans when...
Loans
Rent To Own
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Posted on 04/07/2019
Costly Emotional Mistakes that Homebuyers Make
For most homeowners, a home is not just a property with four walls and a roof over their head. Over time, it becomes a place that reminds them of sweet memories spent with family and friends. Buying a home is expensive, and as a result, it is essential that you relegate any form of emotions and apply business-minded...
Homebuyers
Real Estate
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Posted on 12/17/2018
Why Home Sellers Need to Review Real Estate Market Data
If you intend to list your house in the weeks or months to come, it usually pays to assess real estate market data. In fact, there are many reasons why you should conduct housing market data analysis, and these include: 1. You can learn about the ins and outs of the real estate market. Let's face it – navigating...
Selling Your Home
Real Estate
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