Buying Property

    All investments come with a risk, but investing in property falls into the low risk category, similar to an index fund. If you are building wealth for retirement, it can be an attractive option as it has the potential to provide a decent monthly income in the short term. More and more people are getting into the UK property market. Buying the property is the first step, but don’t...

Image Source: Pexels   Display homes are often attractive to new homeowners, and it isn’t hard to see why. Since they’re usually located in display villages, homeowners can visually see what their new property will look like once it’s built. Plus, display homes always come with premium fittings and fixtures.   Investors also tend to prefer display homes over the...

  Perhaps you have some extra savings or recently received inheritance money and would like to invest it in property. Property investment and real estate ownership, as entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie once said, is why 90% of millionaires have become rich.   Depending on the size of your budget, and where you’re looking to purchase, owning a piece of property, either an apartment or...

When people are looking for a new home, they often start browsing through the listings on their favorite real estate site. They hope to find just the right place that meets all of their needs and is within their budget. It can be hard to know what you're looking for when you visit an open house or tour a model, so here are some things to consider when searching for your next home. 1. Style of the...

      Buying a home is a goal that many people have for themselves. A lot goes into buying a house, but one of the most important things is a good credit score. The better your credit, the less risky you are as a borrower and the easier it will be to find a lender to work with.   Unfortunately, there are things that can reflect poorly on your credit score, causing it to drop and...

Covid-19 caused a decline in sales for many businesses and industries in 2020. Real estate in Houston, however, was not a part of this. Houston’s real estate market has enjoyed some of the best years in recent times and 2021 has not been any different. Houston has prime weather conditions, low cost of living, prime, sunny weather conditions, and booming job markets. This is why it's not a...

  Many people dream of buying a home in France, and for good reason! The country offers stunning architecture, gorgeous views, and rich culture, to name just a few things. But before you start packing your bags, there are some important details about home buying in France that you should know first. Here’s everything you need to know: Property Taxes When buying a home in...

  Buying a home can be exciting yet costly. Besides the down payment, there are costs such as property taxes, mortgage and homeowner’s insurance, homeowners’ association (HOA) fees, utilities, maintenance, and repairs. Home buying costs also include closing costs such as the application fee, transfer taxes, closing fees, title insurance, credit checks, and underwriting, title, and...

The scammers are in every industry and real estate is no exception. It is important to know the tricks used by the scammers before you use the services of any real estate service provider. Failure to do so can result in being scammed and losing your money. You may end up with less money than what was promised for your property. Scammers use many tricks to scam desperate house sellers. Learn about these...

  Buying your own home is an exciting (and expensive!) undertaking, however if you want your budget to go further and you don’t mind taking on a renovation project, a ‘doer upper’ can prove to be a shrewd investment. But beware, purchasing and fixing up a property is not for the faint hearted…   Before you commit your hard-earned cash to a building that needs a...