In a contract for deed transaction, the buyer skips the traditional mortgage lender and works out a deal directly with the seller. I’ve done a contract for deed deal as the seller, and it has worked out well for both…
Want to diversify your portfolio to include real estate, without the 3am phone calls from tenants asking you to change their light bulb? Anyone with a brokerage account can buy shares in real estate investment trusts, better known as REITs….
Buying a home comes with a hundred decisions, large and small. And some are easier to answer than others. Do I have time (and patience) for a fixer-upper or should I shell out the extra cash upfront for a turnkey…
Are you looking for a side gig with the potential to bring in several thousand extra dollars per year? Do you have a spare room in your home you aren’t using, or are you frequently out of town and paying a…
If you’re thinking of buying a condo, there are lots of reasons why it might be a smart move right now. Condos have never been more popular, particularly with the aging Baby Boomer population, which is starting to downsize and…
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, pundits loved to gripe about “homeowners using their homes as ATMs.” Sure, just because you can take out debt doesn’t mean you should. But not all debt is bad debt; debt is a tool…
Shopping for your first home can be a bit discouraging, especially in a hot housing market like Boston or the San Francisco Bay Area. In these areas, even modest single-family homes commonly sell for upwards of half a million dollars….
For generations of middle-class Americans, homeownership has been a significant rite of passage to adulthood. After all, mortgage payments are often cheaper than rent, and homes tend to gain value, so you might someday sell the property for a profit….
While you’ve probably fantasized about living in an affordable vacation destination, it might not be in the cards for your family. Moving to a big, expensive city such as New York City or San Francisco might be out of the…
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking for a starter home or a seasoned homeowner ready to upgrade or downsize your property, the buying process is similar. From searching for the perfect place to call home to putting in an initial…
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