Living in a safe neighborhood or in a quiet area doesn’t protect you from home burglary. In reality, taking a passive approach to home security and neglecting your own safety actually increases your odds of getting robbed. According to data from Alarms.org, homes without a security system are 300 percent more likely to be burglarized. […]

Buying real estate can seem like a great way to make money. Whether you go for a fix n’ flip, buying a property to renovate it and sell it on at a higher price, or whether you’re buying commercial or residential properties as a long-term investment, there’s certainly a lot of potential in real estate […]

There are many reasons for which people decide that its best to hold to their mortgage notes and not cave in to the apparent society pressure of selling it. However, even though there might be a lot to gain by holding on to your note and the reasoning behind this decision might be sound, these […]

When buying a house, most people only think about the asking price to determine if they could afford the house or not. Smarter folks tend to look at how much down payment they’ll need when deciding if they could afford the house. In fact, you’ll be better served if you look at how much you’ll […]

Investing in a rental property can be a great opportunity to earn somewhat passive income, and if you hire a property management firm, it’s truly passive. A lot of people invest in rental properties not just because of the income stream it creates, but also the fact that it gives them an asset they can […]

It’s a well known fact that mortgage rates were the lowest they’ve ever been historically speaking in 2016. However, rates have spiked around the latest US elections which resulted in Donald Trump’s inauguration as president as the United States of America. But mortgages are still low, even though a bit higher than in 2016. So […]

Buying a home is an oftentimes painstakingly hard process with a worthwhile benefit – a placeto call your own.To jump-start the mortgage loan process, use these five tips to quickly find the best lender to finance your dream home. Assess and work on your credit score. Not everyone will qualify to purchase a property. You […]

Home ownership is something most of us aspire to, but since the 2009 recession, it has become increasingly out of reach for many families. Sub-prime lenders took a huge hit during the recession, with many institutions filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  As a result, the mortgage lending market has tightened up, with much stricter lending […]

A lot of homeowners sit on the fence when it comes to deciding whether or not they’ll sell their home. Homeowners might be wary of putting it on the market because they think the market and the value could go up in the future. At the same time, if homeowners wait too long or aren’t […]

One of the major questions homeowners have when selling their property is how much is it worth? It’s really important to set a realistic price if you want to sell your home quickly and receive as much profit as possible. So how can you ensure you get the best price? Below you’ll find some useful […]

A good number of people when they come to retire, find themselves in a position where they just happen to be living in what happens to be their biggest potential source of cash. You may well have made plans for your retirement and beyond, such as looking at life insurance for seniors over 70, but […]