Category Archives: Buying
Updated Investment Property Searches
New states are being added to the Investment Property Search pages. Find investment properties and other real estate throughout the US using the areas MLS search.
Is Investing in Real Estate a Bad Deal?
Interesting perspective. Housing is a good investment if you look at the four benefits of investing in real estate: appreciation, depreciation, principal reduction, and income. Appreciation is really not the main reason for investing in real estate anyway, but should always be considered as a bonus – gravy – for a well thought out investment.
Bank Owned Properties, a growing Number
Here is an interesting quote by Thomas Lawler, an economist and housing consultant, “My best guess right now is that REOs held by Fannie, Freddie, and FHA, and other government entities, and banks and thrifts is just under 600-thousand, but unfortunately it is on the rise.” That basically means that there continues to be ample [...]
Facts and Myths about the Real Estate Bubble
Understanding Context: Housing Boom & Bust and excellent article about the housing market – its causes and subsequent collapse. During this run up it was so very easy to buy real estate including investment property with very little to no skin in the game. Finding mortgage brokers to approve no-doc loans was not a difficult [...]
REITs and a forecoming decline – Be ready for a quick profit?
This is a follow up on a previous post about REITs. Since May 6th the following REITs: VNQ, REZ, FIO, RWX have bounced around, but the prices have been relatively flat. A new wrinkle that is adding negative pressure to the REIT as a predictor of the real estate market can be found in the [...]
Published Ezine articles
There are some published articles on EzineArticles.com. The topics vary from home inspections to living without a mortgage, and questions to ask a property manager. Check them out!
Who knows where the real estate investment deals are?
How do you find a nice or even great investment deal in real estate? The most obvious and convenient method is searching the internet. Finding properties is becoming much easier. But how do you find the so called “trophy” properties, the ones not well publicized? Developing a network of professionals – a sphere of people [...]
New Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1
New GFE and Settlement Statement HUD-1 forms became effective January 1, 2010 giving more information to the borrower, buyer, and seller. The forms are different from the past forms and the borrower, buyer, or seller should ask questions of their loan originators, mortgage brokers, and/or closing attorneys to have them fully explained.
Is Buying an Investment Property in a Regime the Best Choice?
When considering purchasing a residential investment property, investors have many choices. There are single family homes, duplexes, multi-family apartment buildings, townhomes, condominiums, etc. When weighing the options, be mindful to consider whether or not your prospective investment is in a regime. What is a regime?
