It’s not new news that the housing market is in a crash. Though house prices continue to fall in many locations, prices are still dangerously high compared to incomes and rents. Banks say a safe mortgage is a maximum of 3 times the buyer’s annual income with 20% down payment. Landlords say a safe price [...]
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 [...]
Is it cheaper to buy real estate in Maryland than rent? According Trulia, Baltimore is on the list of cities where buying is better value than renting. Baltimore isn’t the only place in the region to score well either with Washington DC and Virginia Beach also sneaking in. It bodes well for those looking to [...]
If you’re considering investing in commercial real estate then it makes good sense getting to know your tenants before you sign on the dotted line. It’s rare for a seller to a warn a potential buyer about any negative aspects of tenants although poor rent histories should be evident if accounts are available for review. [...]
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 [...]
