The benefits of foreclosures for investors. With the real estate market prices so low the past few years, many people have taken up investing in real estate foreclosures due the many benefits. Who wouldn’t want...

If you are in the market for a new home, one of the considerations you will need to make is how much to invest in your down payment. Let's take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of making a large down payment when buying your next home. A Large Down Payment...

Let's Take a Look... Is it time to upgrade or move on to a new home? If you are planning on listing your home for sale in the near future, you will have a few key considerations to make. Do we paint? Finish the basement into a suite? Renovate the bathroom, or leave...

Investing in real estate is one of the oldest means of building and storing wealth. However, it is only just recently that "flipping" of houses – buying at a low price, renovating and selling at a higher price – became popular. For many, house flipping has become a...

For many homeowners, the idea of selling their home without repairs and hassle is a dream come true. Unfortunately, not everyone understands what it means to sell your house as-is. Some people use the term loosely while others have strict guidelines about what they...

With all of the home renovation and fixer-upper shows on television, the idea of completely renovating and re-doing an old home can seem like an enticing premise. Unfortunately, investing in the wrong fixer-upper can mean an awful lot of expenditure without the added...

Should I stay or should I go now..... Are you thinking of listing your home for sale? Whether this is your first sale or you have been through the process a few times, you are probably aware that you will need to host at least one open house. Welcoming strangers in to...

One of the biggest challenges a homeowner can face when looking to upgrade or move is trying to sell their current home while buying another. If most of your net worth or equity is locked up in your current house, you will need to move it into cash to help fund the...

Have you decided that it is time to move on from renting? If you are single and living alone, you may be wondering whether or not homeownership is right for you. Let's have a look at a few key factors that you will need to be aware of when taking out a mortgage as a...

There are many types of real estate investments that have tax advantages. Real estate agents who stay up-to-date on changes in the tax laws are more valuable to real estate investors. For example, it is useful to many clients if a real estate agent understands the...