Category: Real Estate
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Five Home Improvements Worth the Cost
Some home improvements have better resale value than others, just like some cars have better resale value than others. Here are some of the…
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What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage (or home equity conversion, as it is sometimes called) involves selling the equity in a home while retaining the right to…
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How to Appraise Real Property Value
There are many good reasons to have your property valued. Whether you are applying for a home equity loan or refinancing your mortgage, having…
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Secrets to Finding a Trustworthy Property Manager
Property management, in its broadest terms, is the oversight of real estate. This can encompass everything from personal property to capital assets. Property management…
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National Economic Outlook (June 2013)
The economic recession only lasted a year, but there wasn’t a recovery for homes because prices had climbed much too high and builders had…
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The Phoenix Housing Shortage
A Phoenix property with 95 bids is just one example of a housing market entering a new and unprecedented phase. Experts with Arizona State…
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Home Values and Rents
The April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports cover 365 metropolitan and micropolitan areas. In April, 2012 (55%) of the 365 markets showed monthly home…
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The State of California’s Housing Market
California is a huge state and there are various market currents flowing throughout its regions, but at the moment, there are some quite similar…
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Wealthy Holding on to Cash
Today’s wealthy investors seem to have split personalities. Part of them is brimming with confidence and optimism. Survey after survey shows that they are…
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FAQ on Investing in Tax Liens and Deeds
Which States is the best to invest in? The best State to invest depends upon your goals. If you are interested in a return…
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Why the “Buy & Hold” Strategy is Best
The Buy and Hold methodology, as it is applicable to property, is and always has been the cause for making more millionaires than any…
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Real Estate Investing with a Solo 401(k)
The self-directed Solo 401k retirement plan offers powerful advantages for real estate investing. The Individual k or Solo 401k is an IRS-qualified retirement plan…
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California Counties Top Foreclosure List
With Inland Empire foreclosures at pre-recession lows, Riverside County’s foreclosure rate dropped to No. 21 statewide in April. A total 1,403 mortgage default notices,…
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Why “A” Students Work for “C” Students
As a member of our Investor Network, you know that I am a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki’s message and mission. Robert is the…
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CoreLogic House Price Index Up 10.5%
CoreLogic today released its March CoreLogic HPI report. Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased 10.5% on a year-over-year basis in March 2013 compared…