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Refinancing Your Home-Is the Patient Better Yet?

Photo by woodleywonderworksThe housing market is getting restless again. That’s a good sign! When the market was totally unwell, it was still and quiet, just like a person with the flu. But now there are signs of activity. Think of your spouse venturing out of bed and even being a little grumpy-it’s a sign that [...]

Posted by joelm on November 22nd, 2009 under real estate investing Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Rental Property Tax Tips- The Seductions of Deductions -

 
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Owning rental property is a way to make money, and you’re going to have to pay at tax time. The rent you collect and any expenses paid by the tenant count as income to you. The same goes for deposits, if you don’t return them, and any rents that you receive in advance.
 
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Posted by joelm on November 20th, 2009 under real estate investing Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Mistakes to avoid when investing in U.S. real estate 

Photo by thinkpanamaReal estate consists of two words, the word ‘real’ means actually existing or genuine. It has another meaning law consisting of or relating to immovable property, appraised by purchasing or selling powering and the word ‘estate’ means properties consist of extensive area of land with or without a buildings. It is also referred [...]

Posted by joelm on November 12th, 2009 under real estate investing Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Reasons Not To Buy In a New Subdivision

Photo by hubertkThe perennial question: should you be buying a older home or should you buy in a new subdivision where all the advertisement propaganda points to? Is there something that is not being said in the advertisement blitz? Are there critical factors that are not being considered? In fact, there are and if you [...]

Posted by joelm on November 11th, 2009 under Condos, New Construction, real estate investing Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Short Sales and Foreclosures: What to Watch Out For

Buying a property through a short sale or foreclosure is a great way to save some money on real estate. You can sometimes get a house that is listed at much lower than the original home value. In this case, you can live in the house or sell it later for a nice profit. While [...]

Posted by joelm on November 5th, 2009 under Short Sales/Foreclosures, real estate investing Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

The mystical art of house flipping

More and more people have become interested in the art of house flipping. There are a few tips that professional house flippers have to help make your investment get the most return possible. You can make some small changes that will make a big difference in the appearance and appeal of the home you are [...]

Posted by joelm on October 28th, 2009 under real estate investing Tags: ,  •  No Comments