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Whether you're going away on an extended vacation or considering downsizing into a smaller place, the popularity of websites like Airbnb has led many people to believe that there's a lot of money in home rental. However, before putting your home on the market, it's...

Mortgage 101: How the Federal Reserve Affects Your Mortgage Understanding The Federal Funds Rate As you may know, the Federal Reserve is the government's banking arm and the financial institution responsible for overseeing nationwide economic health. While the "Fed"...

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...

When many people think about investing in property, they think about purchasing income-producing real estate such as a residential property or an office building with tenants. There are indeed many benefits associated with investing in income-producing property. For...

These Mistakes Can Prevent the Sale of Your Home Selling a house in the current market can be tricky, but there are certain mistakes an owner can make that will cause a home to sit still without a decent offer...

Upwards of 75 percent of independent rental property owners in the U.S. reportedly worked another job on top of being a landlord. That means the overwhelming majority of landlords are attempting to juggle more than they can handle at times. However, there are...

When you invest in real estate at the right time, at the right price, it is proven to be a solid investment. With the housing market at an all-time low and it being a buyer’s market, there has never been a better time to purchase real...

Entering into the real estate market requires time and monetary commitment. Depending on the purpose for purchasing rental property determines whether one should invest in a single family or multi-family dwelling. In either case, one should prepare short or long term...

Are you in the market for a new home? If you are planning on borrowing some or most of the home's purchase price, you'll want to prepare yourself for the mortgage process. Let's take a look at four key questions that you will want to ask your mortgage professional...

Understanding How a Mortgage Loan Can Be a Smart Investment Most people tend to think of a mortgage loan as a necessary evil, an expense that has to be managed. But under the right circumstances, your mortgage can become a smart investment – something that makes you...