5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Bought My Home
July 15, 2015
Buying your first home and real estate property is a huge move for most people. It’s probably the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. The large amount of debt they’ll have, along with the monthl..
Should You Tap Into Your Home’s Equity?
July 10, 2015
If you’re like most Americans, your house is your most valuable asset. This means you’re sitting on a virtual gold mine, and who doesn’t want to capitalize on their assets? Whether i..
Buying Property Overseas: Avoiding the Common Investor Pitfalls
June 23, 2015
When you think about investing in property, you might only think about what’s in your neck of the woods. But, if you only look in your own country, you might be missing out on fantastic deals in oth..
California Housing Financing Agency Helps First Time Homebuyers
June 10, 2015
California has one of the most challenging real estate markets for first-time homebuyers. Several cities in California have average home prices which far exceed the average person’s ability to pay. ..
Four Top Financial Mistakes Homeowners Make
May 20, 2015
Our focus with a home tends to be on our lifestyle and family relating to living our lives. Yet a home is our largest financial asset and it is a large physical asset that needs to be managed. He..
Should You Sell or Rent Your Family Home?
May 11, 2015
If it’s finally time to say goodbye to the family home, some hard decisions need to be made. Chief among them is deciding whether to sell it and use the funds to buy a new home more in line with you..
Finding Your Dream Home: 5 Ways to Save Time, Money, and Energy
May 8, 2015
To say the least, finding a dream home is an accomplishment that tops most people’s bucket lists. Whatever the desired location or living requirements of the parties involved, there is no shorta..
Why I Would Pay Off My Mortgage Over Investing in the Market
April 28, 2015
This post has been written by Derek Sall, the owner and head writer of Life And My Finances. I am completely debt free. I have no credit card payments, no car payments, no student loans, and as of Dec..
Options for Refinancing Your Home
February 9, 2015
Refinancing your home is a great way to get extra cash for repairs and upgrades, which add to the value of your home. If you are not planning repairs or remodeling, you can use the funds for other thi..
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your House Without an Agent
February 5, 2015
If you are preparing to sell your house, you are probably considering the possibility of going it alone, without an agent. The benefits of a successful sale without an agent are clear—you’ll save ..
Home Buying Made Easy
January 6, 2015
The dream to own your own home is instilled in us from a very young age. We’re spruiked glossy magazines and images on the TV and in newspapers proclaiming that the great Australian dream is to own ..
How Owning Your Home Will Change Your Life
November 28, 2014
You may have heard the news. For those hoping to purchase a first home, it’s a buyer’s market. Following the housing bubble of just a few years ago, the market has yet to fully rebound. That means..
5 Things I Learned From Buying My First Home
October 23, 2014
If you would have told me one year ago that I was going to be a homeowner by now, I would have rolled my eyes and told you to stop putting pressure on me. I’m doing just fine the way things are, tha..
Guide to Renting Properties for Side Income
June 6, 2014
Congratulations! You have just become a landlord or are considering purchasing your first property. This is a great step to becoming financially independent and controlling your own financial destiny...
The Top 7 Things You Must Know When First Flipping Houses
December 4, 2013
It’s rare that I go a week without someone asking me to explain to them what they really need to know to get started flipping houses. If I had to pick one thing though, I would be forced to say the ..
The Fastest Way to Get Started Flipping Houses
January 24, 2013
I meet many people who have lots of interest and want to learn how to get started flipping houses. Many of them seem to want to do their twelfth house flip before they’ve even done their first one. ..
The Secret to Selling Your House Flip
October 15, 2012
No doubt, one of the most exciting parts of a house flip is selling. It’s the combination of months of hard work, dedicated most of your free time, and closely following steps for success, some whic..
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
August 6, 2012
Author Bio: Jason is a financial advisor and Dave Ramsey-trained counsellor that blogs over at WorkSaveLive. He aims to educate his readers on a variety of financial topics while sharing his family’..