Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest people in the world, and an incredibly successful investor gave this advice in October 2014: Get a mortgage! Why? If interest rates go up, as they are predicted to do, you have just locked…
HOA stands for Home Owners Association. Townhouses, condos, and patio homes are well known for having HOAs. Single-family detached homes may also have an HOA to support community features such as a pool, clubhouse, or parks. What are the pros…
From The Economist, March 17, 2014
No. 1: 2014 should prove to be the strongest year for housing activity since before the Great Recession.
No. 2: Demographics should start to favor housing activity.
No. 3: Mortgage availability shouldn’t worsen and may improve.
Lauren says:
In Colorado Springs
Are you thinking about buying tax liens? This is where to start researching to see if the investment fits:
There are plenty of HUD homes on market, but what does that mean for you? Are they a good investment? Is it harder or easier to buy a HUD home than other types of property? Read on to find out.
22 May 2013 Strong demand and still limited supply mean homes are now selling nearly three times as fast as they normally would. The average number of days a listing stayed on the market in April was 46, down from…
Here are the Top 9 items to evaluate when buying a townhome or condo…
By ANDREA BRAMBILA, PAUL HAGEY and TEKE WIGGIN April 12, 2013, Inman News It’s the kind of language not heard since the height of the boom. In Westminster, Colo., broker Chris George reports listing prices that seem “almost egotistical.” In Denver, Andrea Lard says…
What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhome? What type of real estate is right for you? How is buying and living in a Condo or Townhome Different than Buying and Living in a House? Purchase Price: You…
Regular readers of my blog post know that my favorite investment strategy for the young investor is Buy a Duplex! Live in it, earn income from it, and exchange your profits for portfolio growth over time.
I recently read that in buy-and-hold (rental) real estate, about 80% of your profit comes from
RE: “Get Retirement Savings Back on Track” by Andrea Coombes, June 10, 2012 Dear Wall Street Journal, You have provided solid advice and useful information over the years. I always enjoy reading your paper. But this one's got me thinking...…
Pie in the sky? No way! Thinking about buying your first home? Let me get you started out right. The simplest, easiest way for you to stop paying rent, avoid paying a mortgage, and ultimately live for free is to…
People ask me all the time what the difference is between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent. The phrase “real estate agent” is a job title that carries with it certain duties and responsibilities to represent one’s clients under…
