Shopping for a Vacation Home in the Sun
Tuesday, December 03
At this time of the year when the days are short and the skies are grey, the focus tends to shift towards the glorious summer months. Back to when we were able to escape the daily commuter grind and the realities of the 9 – 5 and take a couple of weeks off to lie on a sun-drenched beach somewher...
5 Things You Should Know Before You Flip A Property
Friday, November 22
You’ve made a decision, you want to start flipping houses, but you’re not sure where to start. That’s okay! There are a lot of factors that go into flipping houses, it may seem easy on TV but the reality of it is, there are challenges that arise. If done right, it can be a fun way to invest in re...
The First Time Buyer
Friday, November 22
For years you have been scrimping and saving, preparing for that day when you could purchase your first house. Now, that day has arrived. However, now that it is here, it becomes evident that the process of home buying can be a little overwhelming for a first-time buyer. So, what to do? first o...
Was That House a Good Investment?
Friday, November 22
It’s surprising how many people don’t know the difference between “enterprise value,” which is the sales price of a home (debt plus equity), and “equity value,” which is what is left at the end of the day when you sell your home and pay off the mortgage. When you are determining whether a prope...
Look Out! Tax Traps Ahead
Friday, November 22
Perhaps one shouldn’t be surprised that real estate investors fall into the same frustrating tax traps again and again. Real estate burdens investors (especially new investors) with some tricky tax accounting that can cost you money in the long run. By knowing the different laws and regulations...
Don’t Ignore Estate Planning
Friday, November 22
Have you ever heard the term “estate plan” and decided to shrug it off as “something you’ll get to later?” Estate planning is important and involves distributing your assets after death to specific people or causes according to your wish with minimum legal complications and the least tax incide...