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Question: My wife and I own a house in the city. With the addition of our first child, we needed a larger home and bought one in the suburbs. It is tempting to sell our other house, especially since the market is so robust, and given the favorable capital gains tax treatment...
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What is a turn-around apartment? One that you spin on the tip of your finger? Nope, usually a turn-around property is one that's distressed -- but has potential. Can you fix all properties and make them better? I don't think so, but this article will give you an idea of how to...
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If you're trying to get on that first rung of the homeownership ladder I'm referring to renting your first house there are a couple of government programs that pack a powerful punch for low-income home shoppers. Section 8 is the most popular, geared toward low-income renters,...
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It doesn't take long to realize that finding the right piece of property is the most important aspect of new home construction. In a development, restrictions and easements have already been sorted out, but if you are looking for a stand-alone piece of vacant land, you're on...
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Most people buy one or two properties. One is their primary residence and sometimes they have a vacation home. Few people invest in real estate. The main reason is they are not comfortable sticking their neck out in something they are not entirely familiar with.
There is so...
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When you sell your home, appraisers use comps (comparable market sales) of local properties sold within the last six months to value your home. With today’s rapidly rising seller’s market, six-month-old information is ancient history. Appraised value does not always equal the...
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