Buying your first home in Australia is not easy. Houses are expensive, sometimes as much as six times the average household income, and purchasing your first property is tough. According to figures from the ABS Survey of Income and Housing that are quoted in LifeHacker, in 2011, 640,000 people, or 21 percent of the market, […]

When you work hard for your money, it’s natural to think you deserve an occasional treat. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a new car or some better appliances. Although expensive items can stretch the limits of your financial situation, it is possible to come up with the money to purchase them without living on bread […]

Having your home constructed to your own design is something that many homeowners aspire to and the chance to own a property that has been built to your personal specification is something that is very appealing. Using someone like custom home builder, Bill Beazley and other builders with specific experience of the custom homebuilding process […]

Your budget doesn’t necessarily have to take a hit because you’re buying a home. It is understandable that your mortgage remains one of the most expensive investments you had ever made in your life. People generally invest in a house only when they are “ready”—when they think that they will be able to pay off […]

Many people living in the UK struggle with the idea of buying or renting. If you’re thinking about making the switch to homeownership, here are a few things to think about. Planting Roots Vs Living The Jetsetter Lifestyle   At some point, someone has probably told you it’s better to own than rent, for a […]

Sluggish interest rates continue to mean that the smart investor needs to look beyond savings accounts to get a good return on their money. Property is one of the most enduring and reliable ways to get an effective return. Part of the trick to getting the most out of this form of investment is getting […]

Scottsdale, Arizona must be one of the most exciting places to live in the U.S. No, rephrase that, it is the best place in the world to unwind after a long year in the office.  The panoramic scenery including the Sonoran Desert, Grand Canyon, Sedona Rocks are just scintillating when you see them up close […]

When you decide it’s time to invest in property, it is imperative that you have a plan in place to ensure you are successful in your ventures. There are a lot of different areas that you might need to seek property investment advice on. Here are just some of the areas you need to look at […]

Before the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, getting a mortgage was quite easy. Mortgage lenders and financial institutions had a lot of cheap money to lend to real estate buyers and qualifying for a mortgage was quite a breeze. In fact, some lending institutions gave mortgages without asking for proof of income from borrowers. However, […]

  Buying a home doesn’t sound that difficult until you actually go to do it. Then, you’re hit with the reality of it all: — The pre-qualification — The lender — The real estate agent — The home seller — You, and your fears and aspirations It could be a recipe for disaster or the […]

  Buying a home requires a lot of money. When spending that much money, mistakes can cost you a lot. To help you navigate safely through the home buying process, here are some factors you should consider beforehand: 1.Your way of life You should base your home purchase on your lifestyle; otherwise you will be […]