Real Estate Investing Outside the US is Easier Than You Think – Top 6 Locations. Costa Rica. Not only is Costa Rica a fairly short flight from the US, but beautiful condominiums right next to the ocean are reasonably priced and highly rentable. But Costa Rica is a fantastic investment for more than just a… Read More
What will Home Buying Look Like in 2017? Check the Realtor.com(R) Consumer Survey The 2017 home buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first time home buyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers, and high demand for suburban homes, according to realtor.com®’s Active Home Shopper Report released today. The study, based on September survey data… Read More
Know Before You Buy: A Guide to Multi-Unit Developments Townhomes, Condominiums and Planned Unit Developments were at one time very popular among first-time buyers. That’s a thing of the past. The issue with multi-unit developments is not with the development itself, but with current financing regulations. During the Real Estate down-turn, FHA financing tightened on… Read More
3 Tips to Keep in Mind as You Search for a Starter Home. Buying a home is like a puzzle, there are a ton of little pieces that need to be put in place; mortgage pre-approval, your list of wants and needs, finding a Realtor that suits your personality. I often tell my first time… Read More
Real Estate Climate: Investment Home Prices Trump Traditional Home Prices. We’re in the midst of an unusual real estate market, and smart investors are taking advantage. Inventory is low, which under normal circumstances would inspire climbing prices. But that’s not the case. This the time of year when demand is also rather sluggish and this… Read More
Positive Trends in Housing Confidence. Though the Real Estate market is quieter than in recent months, there is still a slight upward trend, though I’m not sure how long this will last. I believe low interest rates will remain but the historic lows we’re seeing right now may soon be a thing of the past…. Read More
The tangible nature of owning a home may be a contributing factor in your choice of investments. Control is another. The ability to physically improve your investment thereby increasing its value, and the freedom to buy, sell, trade, or repurpose without oversight or penalty… Current low interest rates can’t be ignored…
If you’re thinking like an investor, there’s no such thing as a bad neighborhood. Increased investment in the residential real estate sector often leads to expanded retail and additional services, resulting in ‘bad’ areas bouncing back. …down payment assistance and help with closing costs…
By Wolf Richter Wealthy, very nervous foreigners yanking their money out of their countries while they still can and pouring it into US residential real estate, paying cash, and driving up home prices – that’s the meme. But it’s more than a meme as political and economic risks in key countries surge. And home prices… Read More
When buying a first home, most people are making one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Without home buying experience, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Get the facts on these common first-time home buying myths: Myth – It takes a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. Reality –… Read More
