One of the first things on a newlywed couple’s mind is a buying a first home. However, most newlywed couples aren’t in a financial position to be able to afford mortgage payments or are in transition and may not be staying in an area for a long enough period of time to justify buying a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Buying Real Estate'
Home Buying Tips for Newlyweds
Jul. 23rd, 2009
Ways to Make Money in the Real Estate Market
Jul. 22nd, 2009
Although the real estate and mortgage industries have brought the economy down with sub-prime loans, real estate is a hot investment in the aftermath of the crash. Whether you are talking real estate or forex or stocks, the investing principle is the same: buy low, sell high. With that in mind, here are some ways [...]
Condos and Town Homes in the State of Utah
Jul. 21st, 2009
Lately there has been a debate in Utah about whether it is more advantageous to purchase a home or a condo. For those who do not have a lot of children, sometimes it is easier to live in a town home or condo. But the question is, which has more value, a home or a [...]
The Small City of Burnet, Texas
Jul. 20th, 2009
Spring is the perfect time of year to discover the small city of Burnet, Texas, which was named the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas by the 67th legislature. The small city is 48 miles northwest of Austin and one mile west of the divide between the Colorado and Brazos River watersheds, in the hills of central [...]
The Retirement Community Of Sun City Texas
Jul. 20th, 2009
Sun City is a retirement community located in Georgetown. It is not the normal retirement home or community. This community offers its residents small town charm, but just minutes from Austin. Sun City was also recently named one of the nations top retirement communities by Retirement Places Rated, a guidebook for seniors wanting to relocate [...]
Atlanta Georgia Real Estate Today
Jul. 18th, 2009
Since August 2008, 72 US banks have closed their doors. Fourteen of those banks and that’s almost 20 percent, are in the Atlanta metro area. How did this happen? Well some feel Georgia banks concentrated too much of their loan business in commercial real estate, suburban housing projects, in town condos, strip malls and office [...]
Bakersfield California Real Estate Today
Jul. 17th, 2009
Bakersfield, California, is located in Kern County, situated just a little over an hour north west of Los Angeles. With a population of 247,057, it has become a popular place for visitors, en route to and from Las Vegas and Los Angeles, who stop for outdoor adventures such as whitewater rafting on the Kern River [...]
The Wonderful Advantages of Townhome Living
Jul. 16th, 2009
If you are a married couple just starting out, a retired couple looking to downsize, or any other kind of family in between, you may have always wondered if townhome living might be right for you. There are certainly many advantages to buying a townhome versus a conventional house: here are just a few of [...]
How to Buy a HUD Home for One Dollar
Jul. 16th, 2009
HUD Dollar Homes are homes that have been taken back by the Federal Housing Administration (”FHA”), which is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as a result of a foreclosure. An FHA insured loan basically protects the lender in the event the homebuyer defaults on the mortgage. The FHA covers the [...]
Buying A Home During The Recession
Jul. 8th, 2009
Purchasing a new home is the most exciting time for the potential buyer. First time home owners can benefit from some real first time promotions. Buying a home in today’s economy is a benefit to the buyer. This is a buyers market. A seller’s market is a market where home sales are high and there [...]