If you are an investor in real estate, you’re probably aware of the benefits of using a 1031 exchange as appose to selling outright. An exchange defers your capital gains taxes, keeps your money working for you, and helps to build equity and maximize your returns. But 1031 exchanges are allowed not only for the [...]
Read More...Many younger people just starting out buying a new home will take out a mortgage with a 30 year fixed mortgage rate. The interest rate as well as payment will stay the same for the term of the loan. The 30 year fixed mortgage rate is locked in at the time the papers are signed. [...]
Read More...You probably have seen a rent-versus-buy calculator here and there online, and you may have even used one. They are supposed to help you decide if buying a house makes financial sense for you, but do they really tell you what you need to know? Let’s take a look at how they work, and how [...]
Read More...In short, a VA foreclosed home is any house that you buy with the help of the American Department of Veterans Affairs or VA for short. The paper work involved in buying a house can seem insurmountable to homebuyers lacking experience in such matters. For this reason we have the VA, a public institution dedicated [...]
Read More...It’s well known that in UK real estate, local real estate markets are falling because individuals and real estate agents may have inflated views of property values. With sales volumes that can be up to 50% lower than the average, the average price of homes for sale is definitely trending downward. Another factor that’s contributing [...]
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