The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program provides benefits to military personnel that dwarf those of any conventional home financing option. Since the program’s inception in 1944, it has helped more than 20 million men and women purchase a home. Because of their service to the United States, veterans and active-duty military
This note will explain one way to compare the monetary costs of renting vs. buying a home. It is strongly oriented towards the US system, taking into account tax code issues. Renting vs Buying a House – The Complete Guide 1. Abstract If you are guaranteed an appreciation rate that is a few points above
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests its assets in real estate holdings. You get a share of the earnings, depreciation, etc. from the portfolio of real estate holdings that the REIT owns. Thus, you get many of the same benefits of being a landlord without too many of the hassles.
Why do you want to make a change? Are you ready to start a family, plant your own garden? Do you feel you’ve finally “arrived” at your company? Maybe a raise, or a bonus, or a baby on the way has made you think about living in a home of your own. Whatever the reason
In the United States, real estate agents traditionally earn a commission of 6 percent of the purchase price of a home. That number is not set in stone, though; the September 2008 issue of Consumer Reports includes the results of a questionnaire that found that only 46 percent of sellers tried to negotiate a lower
How to Analyze a Real Estate Investment Choosing the correct approach to analyzing a real estate investment is as important as choosing the particular property or strategy. Selecting the wrong approach for a particular market or type of property could cause investors to forsake profits. Here is a summary of some different approaches used to
Craigslist.org has become a popular advertising tool among a wide range of users, from everyday people to large, sophisticated companies. The website is known for its ability to attract a huge amount of traffic, probably as a result of its biggest selling point: almost all ads are posted for free. Investors who wish to rent