Don’t let the term “prefab home” scare you away — today’s prefabricated homes (also termed “building systems” by the National Association of Home Builders), are downright fabulous. Not only do they provide home buyers with a custom, energy-efficient building solution,…
You can buy anything on Amazon these days — including buildings. In 2019, the media started buzzing about a $3,000 tiny house kit that became available on Amazon. The 76-square-foot structure was popular enough to sell out and was only available…
IRS Schedule E is a catchall form for several types of income. You need to attach Schedule E to your Form 1040 (or Form 1040NR) if you earn rental income, receive royalties, or have income from a pass-through entity, such as a…
On the surface, finding and buying a piece of vacant land sounds easier than buying or building a house. However, buying land can be tricky and time-consuming for many reasons. My family has been searching for the perfect land for…
Suppose you’re living in a cheap, somewhat run-down neighborhood in the city. After a while, you notice new people starting to move in: artists, students, same-sex couples, and young folks fresh out of college looking for historic charm at an…
Rent in New York City is notoriously expensive. Those rent-controlled apartments on “Friends” and “Sex and the City” weren’t remotely realistic in terms of what the average 20- or 30-something can afford. According to CNBC, Monica’s two-bedroom apartment would easily…
Are you trying to sell your home fast? If so, one of the most effective things you can do is to boost your home’s curb appeal. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing a sale by owner, working with a great real…
Several years ago, I became friends with a young woman who was just getting started in real estate. She became a real estate agent, learned about renovation, and made a ton of money flipping her first house. Thanks to some luck and…
Many folks prefer to rent instead of own property, as there’s less responsibility and expense when the unexpected happens. If you happen to be among the 36% of U.S. residents who rent (according to the National Multifamily Housing Council), one of…
So, you’ve decided to sell your home by owner instead of hiring a realtor, which can be a smart financial move; according to FSBO, sellers that go this route save an average of $14,760. However, it also means that all…
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