The clock is ticking for year-end tax moves
As the end of 2006 rapidly approaches, there is still time to plan your year-end tax savings. Just one or two savvy real estate transactions can result in saving thousands...
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Tax-free advantages of becoming serial home buyer
Do you have any friends who sell their homes and move about every two years? You may wonder why they change homes so often. No, they are not in the...
Shopping around could save on home insurance costs
If you are a homeowner or real estate investor who would like to save money, a good place to start is with your insurance coverage. Most property owners leave it...
Even in buyer’s market, only fools rush purchase
In most cities, it's a very strong buyer's market for homes. The number of brand-new and resale homes available for sale nationally is at an all-time high. But savvy home...
5 reasons why it’s a good time to to be a home buyer
October may be one of the best months in many years to be a buyer, as there are more homes for sale than there are qualified buyers. If you have...
Ignoring disclosure rules on lead paint can be costly
If you are involved with selling or leasing a residential property built before 1978, chances are 9 in 10 the property contains lead-based paint, which can be potentially dangerous to...
5 steps to selling a home in today’s buyer’s market
Just in case you haven't been paying attention, most cities are now a "buyer's market" for home sales. That means there are more houses and condos listed for sale than...
PMI can help cash-strapped home buyers–but at a price
It's almost impossible to listen to the radio or read a newspaper without encountering an ad for low- or no-down-payment home loans. If you are considering buying a house or...
In slow market, lease options offer flexibility
On a recent airline flight to Chicago, I sat next to a fascinating gentleman who told me he develops real estate, mostly condominium complexes. Then he told me condo sales...
When it can pay to buy fixer-uppers
Traditionally, there has not been a large buyer demand for fix-up homes. The reason is they usually require work, such as painting, cleaning, repairing and landscaping. Most buyers prefer to...