Good news since my first article on buying the cabin. Everything is a go. The appraisal came back favorable on my primary residence, and there will be plenty of cash at closing to buy the cabin outright. The official closing is later this week, but I wanted to give an update of what has transpired […]
Buying a Second Home? Make Sure You Are Prepared
September 2018 By Leave a Comment
So, I’m in the middle of buying a second home. This will be a vacation home — basically, a place for a weekend getaway. It’s a nice little 2-bedroom cottage that was recently remodeled, located in the mountains of PA, approximately two hours away from home. We threw out a low-ball offer, and the owner […]
How to Finance Your First Home Renovation
July 2017 By Leave a Comment
People looking to finance a home renovation can be both short-term or long-term investors. Short-term investors are known as “fix-and-flippers” and typically purchase, renovate, and sell a property within 12 months. Long-term investors usually purchase and renovate a property before acting as a landlord. Below we discuss the best financing options for fix and flippers […]
Can You Afford Luxury Properties?
July 2017 By Leave a Comment
Prices of luxury properties are hot and it keeps on soaring in the real estate market and the market potential for luxury properties is also getting larger than ever. An average buyer shouldn’t be shut out of high-end real estate market. These type of properties can be within reach if you make smart choices before […]
Four Questions to Ask Before Investing in Real Estate
January 2015 By Leave a Comment
Investing in real estate is a smart way to make some extra money. When you buy homes and properties, you have the option of renting those properties and making some money every month or selling those homes for more than you originally paid. Making the right decisions is the best way to ensure that you […]
Considering Investing In Real Estate? Arizona Is Your Ticket to Success
January 2014 By 1 Comment
Initially, Arizona seemed immune to the housing slump that began plaguing the United States at the end of 2007. But Arizona resident’s rising confidence in their local economy stemming from their state’s apparent economic immunity was quickly snuffed out; as Arizona soon became one of the hardest hit states in the nation. As a result, […]
Home Insurance: The Top 5 Strangest Questions Ever Asked
October 2013 By 2 Comments
The questions that people ask on the internet can be staggering. From a man asking the readers of Yahoo Answers where they should hide a body, to a girl asking for advice because her new boyfriend isn’t texting her back. To reassure you, the first one was apparently ‘research’ for a forensic science study. In […]
Is Home Insurance Worth Your While?
October 2013 By Leave a Comment
Homeowners insurance – you’re often not legally required to have it (though sometimes are) and it’s the type of thing that you theoretically could never use, but the truth is that home insurance is truly invaluable. It’s easy to tell yourself, “I’ll probably never get robbed” or “It’s really unlikely that something will ever do […]
First-Time Home Buyer Pitfalls [Infographic]
September 2013 By 1 Comment
Buying your first home for most people is the largest purchase they will ever make. Talk about pressure! Most people cannot pay cash for their first home, so they get a mortgage to finance the property. But getting a mortgage isn’t what it used to be. There have been many changes that have occurred to […]
Pay Extra Or Refinance? That is the Question
September 2013 By 4 Comments
