Many people believe that participating in real estate activities can make them successful. Learn more about real estate and how to be a successful property owner with these awesome posts. The road to being the best is not easy, but it sure is attainable.
Best Home Renovations That Boost Home Values
Are you looking to update your house? If you are thinking you might be selling in a few years, then beginning a renovation project takes on new meaning. The reason for this is simple. You want to make sure you get back the money you put into your house when you sell. So what are the best home renovations that boost home values?I did a lot of researching on this topic as we … [Read more...]
3 Critical Factors to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
The house buying process can be long and frustrating at times. The worst is when you find a house you love but by the time you get approved for a mortgage, another offer came in and the seller accepted it. The best solution to limit headaches is to get pre-approved for a mortgage.When you get pre-approved for a mortgage, you are showing the seller you are ready and able to … [Read more...]
These 3 High-Yield REITs Offer Dividends and Growth
Investors typically own Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, for their high dividend payouts. The average stock in the S&P 500 Index pays a dividend yield of less than 2%, but many REITs offer 3%+ yields. Not only that, but the best REITs can raise their dividend payouts each year.Rather than simply buy REITs with the highest dividend yields, investors should focus … [Read more...]
One Way You Can Earn Money Through Real Estate Investments
Have you ever thought of buying a property and renting it out to earn a supplemental income? Maybe that property is better suited through a company that allows you to list your property to guests from around the world. Either way you look at it, there is money to be made through real estate investments.Of course, there are other ways you can earn money through real estate, … [Read more...]
5 Vital Factors That Drive the Real Estate Market
You know the old saying that real estate prices are local. What is happening in one area of the country has no impact on another area and so forth. While overall this idea rings true, there are some exceptions to the saying. In fact, there are some common factors that drive the real estate market, no matter your location.What are these factors? In this post I’ll look at the … [Read more...]
How to Predict If a Home Will Hold Its Resale Value
While most buyers who purchase a home with a view to living there themselves will have very specific criteria about what they want, when purchasing as an investor, the financial performance of the property is paramount—and the potential resale value plays a big part.If you’re on the hunt for a property that’s likely to hold its resale value well into the future, here are a … [Read more...]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Loan
We all know that buying a home is a big decision. In fact, it’s probably the biggest purchase decision you’ll ever make. That’s why choosing the right mortgage is so important. There are so many options when it comes to home loans that the process can be downright confusing, especially for first-time buyers. Choosing the best home loan for you is about more than just … [Read more...]
How to Invest in Real Estate After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can offer you a fresh start when you are buried under an overwhelming amount of debt. If you have finally had all of your debt erased after filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering what investment strategy you should approach. Sadly, for some recent filers, investing might be the last thing on their minds.However, it's never too early to start investing … [Read more...]
Top Tips for First Time Property Investors
If you’re thinking about getting into the real estate market with your first investment property, there are a few things to consider before you jump straight in.While property can prove to be a great investment, if you don’t do your research there’s a very good chance you could find yourself with a property that ends up costing you more than it makes you.To set you up … [Read more...]
4 Terrifying Things to Know About Homeowners Associations
If you never lived in a development with a homeowners association, you might think that having your lawn mowed for you and not having to take care of the swimming pool sounds great. You might even think you would save a lot of money.But the truth is that homeowners associations can be a nightmare to deal with. From ever rising fees, special assessments and myriad of rules … [Read more...]
