Investing

I was looking for information on the tax benefit of being a home owner and came across an article about the tax benefits before the recent tax changes that are going into effect for 2018 and beyond. I was looking for the tax laws in place for 2018 but also realize many people are still […]

To buy or not to buy? This question looms on every American during his or her lifetime. Buying a home is usually a big task since it requires at least some down payment, mortgage paperwork and substantial monthly payments for many years to come. Renting vs Owning Many Americans start thinking that renting a house […]

Whatever you are planning to do with real estate, be it buying, selling or investing, you need a solid team. Most real estate investors know exactly what they need in a real estate agent. You want that person to be perfect. However, choosing one can be a tough task. All of such agents present themselves […]

Homeowners may want to Sell house fast Dunlap Il for many reasons. However, getting the right person to buy your house within the timeframe you desire may be difficult. In many cases owners of properties turn to real estate agents to assist them with selling their homes. This may be a good option for people […]

Seems like we are being bombarded with news and information about the real estate market. As you read/listen to this news it is easy to get confused as to what is actually happening. One day you are hearing that interest rates are going up and this will slow the market down. The next day you […]

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the impact of the property assessment, exemptions and tax rate on your property taxes. I mentioned that the tax rate does not change drastically from year to year. I also wrote that the investor greatly impacts the assessed value and the tax emptions that can be applied. […]

I was reading the paper this morning and came across the Tax Assessment Special Section. This got me thinking about the impact updated property tax assessments and property taxes in general can have on the Return on Investment (ROI) of your Real Estate investment. Items that Impact the Tax Amount There are three things that […]

I was recently talking with some acquaintances about Real Estate investing and in that conversation the subject of lending money to an investor to Buy, Fix up, and Sell (REHAB) a property was discussed. The conversation quickly became rather animated. One person was saying it was a good way to make money and they had […]

Thinking of getting a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home.  There are a number of different options and it all gets a little confusing. Understand the mortgage terminology that lenders use to help prepare you when you search for that new home loan.   What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a lien on […]