Home Equity Dont Spend It on Risky Investments
The housing market has exploded in the last five years, and homeowners are finding that the equity in their homes is greater than it has ever been. The equity in a home is the difference between the market value of the home and the amount still owed on it. As home prices increase, so does the ... more...

What is a Buy To Let Mortgage?
A buy to let mortgage is a mortgage on a property which is to be let out or rented, rather than occupied by the owner. A buy to let mortgage is exactly as it sounds - a mortgage that allows you to buy a property in order to let if out to a tenant.This type of mortgage is similar to most others ... more...

Making Money In Real Estate - 10 Ways
Making money in real estate is an endless topic that includes all the various types of real estate investments. There is land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. Whatever the type however, you'll make your profits in some of the basic ways listed below. Use this list to get ... more...

Preparing To Travel To Europe Four Important To-Dos
You have your tickets, your hotel or vacation rental reservations, passports are up to date, and you are ready to go. Not yet! Here are four important things to add to your preparation list:1. Prepare Your BankExchanging money in Europe is usually easiest and least expensive through an automated ... more...

Condo Hotels Offer Luxury and Great Investment Potential
Not Your Typical Vacation HomeWhat could be more perfect that owning a luxury vacation home at a landmark resort and receiving rent revenue whenever youre not using it? Condo hotels are the newest trend in vacation home ownership. Live in it when youre there; rent it when youre not.So how do ... more...

Real Estate Tax Incentives
Lower Your TaxesTax incentives for real estate investors can often make the difference in your tax rates. Deductions for rental property can often be used to offset wage income. Tax breaks can often enable investors to turn a loss into a profit.For which items can investors get tax breaks? You ... more...

How and Where To Get Big Real Estate Loans Today
SOME OF THE BIGGEST REAL ESTATE LOANS you can get today come from the FHA--Federal Housing Administration. These loans are often in the range of $500,000 to multi-millions. Why are they available to you? For several reasons:1. The Government wants to encourage certain types of building construction ... more...

Mortgage 101-Rental History
Every American teen dreams of the day he/she will leave their parents home and rent their first apartment. What a wonderful time it will be. Independence. There is no one to boss you around. Most people dont plan for the future. Are you thinking a purchasing your first home? Are you ... more...

Condo Conversions
The past few years has seen a boom in condo conversions, which allows buyers to generate cash-on-cash returns within a short period of time. This, in turn, allows prior apartment owners to cash out at the top of the market.The condo conversion craze began with the low interest rate affliction that ... more...