There are various reasons that you might be interested in finding out the estimated value of your home. Perhaps you’re looking to sell in the near future, maybe you’re considering refinancing, maybe you’re calculating your net worth, or you might simply want to know how the value of your home has changed since you purchased…
Buying property is a goal for lots of people. It’s a sad fact, however, that first-time buyers are finding it harder and harder to make their way onto the property ladder. While it can seem like an insurmountable task, it’s not impossible, and when broken down into stages, it’s actually much more doable for many…
Selling your home can seem like a minefield. There are so many things to consider: which real estate agent to go with, how much to advertise the home for, competition from other sellers in the area, the costs that you might incur throughout the process, the list goes on. Mistakes are made and selling a…
When it comes to moving into a new place, many of us will consider whether it’s best to buy or build. Deliberating over the potential risks and benefits involved with each can be a daunting and overwhelming topic, given the high amount of investment at stake. Before we establish which is likely to be the…
Why pay rent to someone – especially when you’ll never see that money again – when you can own your own home and build equity? Owning a home has its monetary benefits, but they also come at a high price of keeping your finances in order. The problem is, buying a home requires good credit…
When it comes to different types of investments, real estate is one of the most popular choices aside from stocks and mutual funds. There are a lot of different ways to invest in real estate. Some of the options involve owning and managing the property yourself. Others, like REITs and crowdfunding, allow you to invest…
A home is a big part of life for most of us. Where we live impacts our lives every day, and most of us dream of living in a bigger, nicer home. Housing can also be a huge expense that takes up a large part of your budget. A few years ago, my wife and…
Recently I published an article on the costs of owning a home. The purpose of that article was to shed a light on all of the costs (including some hidden costs) that come with being a homeowner, rather than to debate whether it’s better to buy or rent. In this article, I’d like to discuss…
You’ve probably heard many people say “renting is just throwing money away” and buying a home is the better financial decision. That may be the conventional wisdom, but does that mean that it’s true? The problem with really common advice is that we often assume it’s correct, or absolute, without taking the time or making…