Real Estate Blog
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” -John Stuart Mill
How to Fix and Flip a Property: Profits, Pitfalls, and Smart Financing
“Fix and flip” real estate investing is the process of buying a property below market value, renovating it to increase its worth, and selling it for a profit. It sounds simple, but successful flippers know it requires strategic financing, budget discipline, and tax awareness.
Why Is There An Inverse Relationship Between Home Prices and Interest Rates?
Low interest rates make borrowing cheaper. Buyers can afford larger mortgages, which increases demand and pushes home prices higher. High interest rates make borrowing more expensive. Fewer buyers can qualify for large mortgages, so demand cools, and prices tend to stabilize or decline.
How Residential Loan Interest Works – And How Extra Payments Can Save You Years
When you take out a residential mortgage, one of the most surprising parts of the loan structure is how the interest is applied. At the beginning of the loan, the majority of your monthly payment goes to interest, while only a small portion reduces the principal.
What is a Home Inspection in a Residential Real Estate Transaction?
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial moves most people ever make. A key step in the process is the home inspection—a professional evaluation of the property that helps uncover potential issues before the sale is finalized.
Home Buyer’s Wish List – Prioritize Before You Start Looking
There are so many things that you would want from your new home – the perfect location, best neighborhood, ample parking space, cozy interiors, and a lot more. It would be great if you could get a property that ticks all the boxes. But if it can’t, what features are you willing to give up [...]
How to Negotiate When Buying a Home
After a lot of researching and looking, you’ve finally found a house you like. Now is the time to start the negotiating process. In most houses, there is a scope for negotiation that will let you have the best prices without ruining the deal. How do you strike that best price? Here are some good [...]
Does it Make Sense to Buy a Home in a Rising Property Market?
When buying property, timing is everything. One thing about finance is that if you have capital, you need to work on that capital immediately to make money. If you want to buy a home in a rising property market, you should analyze the real estate market conditions. If the market is on the up, there [...]
