Where To Start When Investing In Real Estate
When you want to start buying investment property you want to assemble an expert team. Look at your first home as investment property. And always have an exit strategy when buying investment property.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-03T00:00:00-06:00 December 3rd, 2007|
When you want to start buying investment property you want to assemble an expert team. Look at your first home as investment property. And always have an exit strategy when buying investment property.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-02T23:37:44-06:00 December 2nd, 2007|
When you are thinking about becoming a home buyer, it's always good to run the numbers. A long-term renter can easily justify buying a home when he considers the total amount that he spends in rent over many years. Buying a home is a wise financial decision when you can afford it.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-02T00:07:58-06:00 December 2nd, 2007|
If you're not sure whether to buy a home, consider some of the reasons that most home buyers give. People buy homes as investments, to save for their futures, to accomplish the American dream. Once you have saved for down payment and made the emotional commitment you're ready to buy your first home.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-30T00:42:01-06:00 November 30th, 2007|
Before you call a real estate agent, before you make buying your first home a goal, it's important to get educated. Home buying is both exciting and daunting. To help you evaluate whether you are ready to become a home buyer ask yourself some key questions.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-30T00:00:00-06:00 November 30th, 2007|
When you're a first time home buyer you may not have enough money for a down payment. While you can buy a home with a small down payment, you may have to then pay PMI. How can you find more money for a down payment? To get down payment assistance you can borrow from a 401k, use IRA money, or get help from friends and family. Down payment assistance may also be available from your community.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-29T00:00:00-06:00 November 29th, 2007|
A home buyer wonders whether to hire a buyer's real estate agent. Some buyers think they can pay less without a buyer's real estate agent. Sellers pay buyer's real estate agents so there's little downside for a buyer.
By GlinkAndTamkin| 2007-11-27T00:00:00-06:00 November 27th, 2007|
Home repairs that are unfinished at the time of closing can create a world of problems for a home buyer. If you're the home buyer, you can try to use a hold back of funds to cover the cost of repairs. Or you should consult an attorney for advice about your contract and whether you can sue the seller over the unfinished repairs.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-24T00:00:00-06:00 November 24th, 2007|
An inspection contingency is an addendum to a contract that gives buyers the right to have a professional house inspector or other third party examine the property within a certain period of time after the agreement to purchase has been signed. It doesn't get you out of a deal, but a contingency inspection can ensure problems or potential problems are fixed before you move in.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-13T00:00:00-06:00 November 13th, 2007|
An IRA is a retirement account that typically allow people to put money in and receive a tax benefit on their federal income taxes for their contributions. At age 59 1/2, you can withdraw money from your IRA but must pay income taxes on it. In some cases, you can withdraw money from your IRA to buy a home.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-12T00:00:00-06:00 November 12th, 2007|
Title transfer can be done through a quitclaim deed. As long as there is no mortgage on the property, the original property owner can simply execute a quit claim deed listing someone else as the owner of the property. But it's a different story if there is still a mortgage on the property. If there is a mortgage, the original property owner will want the new owner to refinance the mortgage before transferring the title.