real estate investing

Most of us were programmed from an early age to believe that success is having a good job and being debt free. Debt is a bad word to many people. Debt, however, is a powerful tool in growing your wealth. Granted, it’s like fire and if you don’t control it you can get severely burned.…

Very interesting Housing Data. Housing starts like a lot of economic data took a hit when the Covid19 recession started. The housing sector was the hottest in our economy in 2020 before lockdown protocols. It has clearly held up much better than other areas of our economy. So even though today’s housing starts report was…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Jennifer Lyons. Who foots the bill when the maintenance issues roll in? It depends, so get to know your tenant rights. One of renting’s major benefits is that you don’t have to worry about upkeep, maintenance and expensive repairs. So when things go bad — your dishwasher stops working, the roof is…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Tim Layton. Do you feel like you or your partner just don’t have the DIY skills you need? You’re not alone, believe me. Almost everyone feels that way at some point. My sister and her husband are buying their first home later this month, and during a phone call recently, she…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Tim Layton. If you’re buying a new home, don’t fool yourself. The home inspector can’t tell you everything. The best thing you can do is ask questions. Gather information and educate yourself about the house you’re considering. I was speaking with a new homeowner the other day and she was lamenting…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Devon Thorsby. The housing market is certainly hot these days, but so are the houses going on the market. Even in tight seller’s markets, it appears sellers are upping their game by updating kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and backyards to appeal to more buyers and encourage them to offer top dollar…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Who doesn’t want a good bang for her buck? Whether you’re out searching for your first home or you’re a seasoned real estate investor, at the end of the day, it always comes down to value. But, what is value? How do we measure it? In real estate, a variety…

I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Geoff Williams. With a raft of home improvement websites that specialize in matching homeowners to contractors, and social media sites making it easy to receive referrals from friends and family, finding a reliable contractor is a straightforward process. But once you find a potential contractor, you must ensure he or…