You know that a real estate IRA opens the door to many investment opportunities not available with traditional IRA types, but you may not know exactly how many options you really have. This article will highlight some possible investment opportunities for holders of real estate IRAs. You may consider investing in commercial properties. Hotel development, [...]
Entries from February 2009
What You Need To Know About Real Estate IRA Investment Options
Feb. 3rd, 2009
Your Home: A Short Refinance Will Help You Keep It
Feb. 3rd, 2009
Today there are many home owners that have paid their mortgage on time, but have found themselves in an adjustable rate mortgage, that has adjusted or is scheduled to adjust in the near future. Now they have good credit, good mortgage history, but the problem is they cannot refinance as they owe more than their [...]
That Waterfront Home May Not Be Your Best Choice
Feb. 3rd, 2009
For some home buyers there is nothing to consider. They just have to have a home that is on or near a body of water. What that body of water is all depends on their personal preference. There are those who love the beaches and the horizon you can see looking out over the ocean. [...]
Your Home Inspection – What Can You Expect to Be Inspected, Part 1
Feb. 3rd, 2009
Getting a home inspected before you buy could possibly save you thousands of dollars in repair bills that you were not expecting. The cost is only about $300 to $400; maybe a little more for a much larger or older house. This is a small investment compared to the cost of the purchase of your [...]
How to Sell Your Own House – Tips For an Unkind Marketplace
Feb. 3rd, 2009
Learning how to sell your own house is easy. However, when home values are flat and the real estate market is trending downward, actually selling your house can become a harder proposition. What follows are some helpful tips for an unkind marketplace that can help set you and your house off from the rest of [...]
Flip That House… Not!
Feb. 3rd, 2009
During the Great Housing Bubble, many speculators tried to make money through trading houses. The vast majority of these traders were not professionals but amateurs who thought they could be professionals. Most amateurs ended up losing money because they did not understand what it takes to be successful in a speculative market. The first and [...]
This Hidden Neighborhood of Travis Country
Feb. 3rd, 2009
It is easy to drive right by the entrance to Travis Country on Southwest Parkway. The well-maintained sign bearing the image of the Alamo hero William Barrett Travis on the edge of Republic of Texas Drive is unobtrusive. Those zooming west on the parkway after exiting Mopac don’t know that they are passing right by [...]
Foreclosures: Potential Investment Opportunity for the Savvy
Feb. 3rd, 2009
Everyone is looking for ways to get ahead financially, whether it is personally or through their business any option is worth looking into if it means a little extra money in your pocket. The most advantageous and useful way to feel that you’ve invested your money wisely is to look at getting the highest return [...]
How to Increase Property Value – 20 Tips That Wont Break the Bank
Feb. 2nd, 2009
Every serious property investor should take the time to learn how to increase property value so he can maximise any returns on investment when it comes to selling. Property investment is really the only investment vehicle which enables the owner to actively increase the value of the asset. A shareholder can more often than not [...]
Northern Cyprus – Where is it and Why to Invest Even in Times of Crisis?
Feb. 2nd, 2009
Live in an Ideal Climate Are you are tired of rain, snow or ice? Do you dream of living in an all year round beautiful climate? If so, North Cyprus is for you. Imagine being able to sit outside and enjoy your picnic lunch, take in a game of golf or tennis, swim and play [...]