One might assume in these days of inadequate inventory and eager home buyers, that over-pricing your home would be a fast route to a little extra income. After all, fewer homes on the market means more competition for every listing, right? There are several reasons why the overpricing strategy will likely backfire. The first, and… Read More
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate Climate: Investment Home Prices Trump Traditional Home Prices
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
An Entire United States Spy Town Is Up for Auction
An Entire United States Spy Town Is Up for Auction By Nick Caruso It’s not the first time that an entire American town has gone on the auction block, but it might be the most unusual. Sugar Grove Station, W.Va. was originally a United States Navy military base to support part of the National Security… Read More
Are You Buying or Investing?
from Home Buyer’s FAQ on yourvalleyproperty.com Home Buyer FAQ #10 – I understand that this might be a great time to invest. What’s different about buying an investment property? Every home purchase is an investment but every home you buy may not be your residence. Buying real estate for investment not only involves different advantages… Read More
Real Estate as an IRA Investment
If you think the stock market is overvalued, you’ve been disheartened by the relatively low rates of return offered by your traditional fixed income investments or you need to diversify your retirement portfolio, you can open a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that invests in real estate. The rules are very strict about what you… Read More