Leasing a property can work well for you. If you are wondering if a leasing arrangement is right for your situation, here is a brief explanation of two leasing techniques to consider as you decide. Lease-Option This arrangement is sometimes referred to as a “lease with the option to buy.” It provides you as a [...]
I’m posting this for some friends of mine who are a really nice couple. They are renting out their condo in Ponce Inlet, FL. It is a great place to get away if you’re looking for something on the beach. The price is pretty good also. Check out their website for more info, or to [...]
It can be a renter’s dream (personal attention, prompt repairs), or a nightmare (too much and too personal attention). Here’s what to know before moving into that basement apartment. It can be very convenient to rent an apartment where your landlord lives in the same building, it can also come with its fair share of [...]
There are times when buyers will push sellers, making demands that could be bad news for sellers in the long term. One practice that is creeping in is the handing over of keys before the sale has been settled. One of the causes behind this situation is the market itself – buyers are selling and [...]
The housing market rides a little like a roller coaster at times and we seem to be starting another slow but steady climb to another peak. The peak is a long way off yet, but prices do seem to be creeping. Some interesting survey results recently may excite some investors – if it doesn’t, perhaps [...]
Selling a home can be difficult, particularly if you are in a position where you have to move. I am not talking about ‘forced’ sales as such, but there are situations such as employment that can bring unexpected changes into our lives. For some people, rather than having a house sitting there empty, the temptation [...]
With many Americans now preferring (or forced) to rent homes rather than buy, the demand for rental stock is on the increase. To help those looking for rentals properties, home search specialist Trulia has now added a rentals tab to its real estate search portal. It is estimated that 30% of those in the market [...]
Buying investment real estate is high on the agenda for a lot of people at present due in part to low prices on offer. Tenanted properties can be quite attractive. From day one your property is providing an income. If you are using credit sources to fund your purchase, the income can go a long [...]
