Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate’
What Does A Property Management Company Do?
For those who are interested in learning more about real estate, property management companies are an important topic of discussion. Some people might not ever consider hiring a property management company. Other people wouldn't ever invest ...
3 Traps First-Time Homebuyers Fall Into — And How To Avoid Them
When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need to think about because purchasing a home is typically someone's most significant investment. With this in mind, there are thre...
How Much Do I Need To Start Investing In Real Estate?
It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is real estate. In a healthy market, real estate should appreciate in value. It is often less risky than investing in individ...
Why Buying A Home In An Adjacent Area To The Best Neighborhood Is A Wise Strategy
Have you ever seen a scientific experiment with things growing in a Petri dish? This is a metaphor for how neighborhoods grow as well. Things in a Petri dish grow towards the areas that have more nutrition to attract them and repel from are...
Culture Clash: Why Boomers Are Moving Back to Big Cities
"Baby Boomers," defined as people who were born between 1946-1964, are the wealthiest generation to ever retire, as well as the largest. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the population of people 65 and older will increase by 36%...
Tips On How To Get The Home You Want In A ‘Seller’s Market’
A "seller's market" happens when there are more potential buyers than homes for sale. In a seller's market, people looking for a home may feel frustration and not easily find the home that they want. When they find a home for sale that they...
The Risks And The Rewards Of Buying Homes In An ‘As-Is’ Condition
When considering buying a home in an "as-is" condition, the buyer takes all the risk of anything needed to bring the property back up to current building codes and make it ready for occupation or re-sale. There can be bargains in as-is prop...
How Much Money To Budget For Home Maintenance
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these involves home maintenance. Sometimes, people are surprised by the size and frequency of home maintenance costs. In order to reduce the stress that comes with home maintenance, ...