Everyone wants to avoid a bad deal. However, when you consider the sizeable transaction of investing in real estate, it’s easy to understand why it’s so important to spot those red flags before you sign a contract and close the deal in a money pit or find yourself entangled in legal battles with the sellers. … Continued
Many elements go into making a real estate investment. When you have a firm grasp of them, you can feel confident that you have made the best choice from the available options. These elements include finding the right area, property type, and location to meet your investment goal while providing the highest return for your … Continued
Investing in real estate with friends can work out well when your work ethics and personalities are well-matched. If there’s no one close to you that quite fits the bill, networking at events for local real estate investors can help you increase your local market knowledge and build relationships that can evolve into successful partnerships. … Continued
Real estate is an asset class that allows nearly anyone to create steady income streams and build a portfolio that provides a healthy investment return. Whether you imagine yourself as a landlord with one property to manage or a real estate mogul with vast holdings, buying an investment property is an overwhelming proposition when you … Continued
Whether you overpaid for the property in a bidding war, you’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, or property values have dropped, being upside-down on your mortgage or owing more than the current market value is a less-than-ideal situation for homeowners. If circumstances force you to sell your house instead of waiting out a market turnaround … Continued
Owing more than your house is worth is not a favorable position if you should need to sell, even more so if you are under pressure to sell quickly for personal or financial reasons. Often already under a great deal of stress, taking on the sale of a house can seem like an overwhelming proposition. … Continued
Deciding to sell is the first in a long series of decisions ahead when you’re a homeowner. Selling is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful, and if you’re aware of issues with the property or find yourself under time or financial constraints, the stress level can be immense. If you’re a Fredericksburg homeowner and want to learn … Continued
When your mortgage is underwater, the amount you owe on the mortgage loan is more than the property’s current market value. So, of course, it’s best to ride out the changing real estate market and stay in the home for several years to allow equity to build. However, many motivating factors lead homeowners to sell, … Continued
You aren’t alone if you are interested in a quick property sale. Perhaps you have a pressing business or personal matters that forced you to move before you sold, which can be doubly costly to wait out, or you have no interest or perhaps don’t have the ability to put in the work, time, and … Continued
Equity is a driving force in building wealth, and selling your house before building any equity can be disheartening and sometimes leaves sellers owing money at the closing table. So read on as we explore selling a house with no equity in Fredericksburg. Short Sale After attaining the approval of their lender to sell for … Continued
Suppose you believe you’ve taken every step necessary to market your home to bring the highest possible returns on the sale. In that case, you may need to take another look at your house from the perspective of an unemotionally involved buyer. It can be costly not to review these potential deal breakers waiting just … Continued