Category: Financing

Real estate values estimation has several uses ranging from sale listings of real estate and analysis of investments to property taxes and insurances. However, it’s particularly necessary when it comes to real estate sales and passive investing. After all, the …Read more  »

I wanted to take the time to write about the top ten tax deductions available for real estate investors.  Though some of this may seem relatively elementary, I've included a few gold nuggets for even our most experienced clients. Real …Read more  »

The combination of inflation and low mortgage rates usually leads to much higher compounded rates of home appreciation.  For owners of property, high rates of inflation and appreciation are welcomed and appreciated.  For buyers or tenants, however, the skyrocketing purchase …Read more  »

When it comes to retirement savings, we all do wish for the same amount of investment freedom that we usually get with our other investments.  Traditionally, most of the financial institutions offer limited investment options, starting with stocks and bonds …Read more  »

For some investors, the goal is to own properties "free and clear," that is, with no mortgage debt.  While this is a worthy goal, it does not necessarily make financial sense. For example, consider a $100,000 property that brings in …Read more  »

Three things you can take to the bank: Politicians will bend with the wind, Property taxes will never decline, and Rising home prices will increase low appraisals. It’s no surprise that complaints that appraisals are once again killing too many …Read more  »

A minister once gave a lecture titled "Acres of Diamonds."  He related the story of an Arab man who wanted to become rich.  Informed by an old priest that he would find diamonds in "a river that runs through white …Read more  »

In order to ensure long-term success when purchasing a rental property, it’s important to develop a strong, reliable team that can help you through the buying process, and your lender is a BIG part of that equation. That’s why, when …Read more  »

Ever try typing your address into Zillow.com and wonder how the heck they value your home at $30,000 less than your neighbor’s that is smaller?  Or type your address into Trulia.com and find it is $40,000 more than Zillow’s estimate? …Read more  »