Real estate investing is serious business where serious wealth is created. Creating that wealth is not magic. It takes planning. Specifically a solid real estate investment business plan. Solid business plans can easily run 50 pages or longer. Serious investors first read the executive summary before diving into the full plan to determine if the […]
Archives for August 2014
The Fear of Losing Your Smartphone…
August 29, 2014 by
Your phone has likely become an extension of who you are, and if you ever lose it or have it stolen, you might suffer from Smartphone-Loss Anxiety Disorder, a new term coined by researchers.
Sales of Existing homes Continued to Rise Last Month
August 28, 2014 by
Last month, sales figures for existing homes reached their highest annual rate for this year, while the number of distress sales continued to decline, according to an article in RisMedia. The number of completed transactions for existing home sales, which includes condominiums, town-homes and single family homes increased by 2.4%, reached a seasonally adjusted rate […]
Memphis TN The Best Move of Your Life
August 28, 2014 by
Memphis is celebrated for its contributions to the civil rights movement, BBQ, the blues, and rock ‘n roll. There is something in Memphis for most everyone. Memphis is a city steeped in history and still making history today. It’s a land of promising musicians and artists. It’s the place the world journeys to pay tribute […]
Immigrants Communities to Drive Housing Market in Future
August 28, 2014 by
The longer immigrants are in the U.S., the stronger their financial footing becomes and the more likely they are to buy homes, according to a new Fannie Mae report.
Are You Cut out for Life in the Country?
August 27, 2014 by
Deciding to buy a home is always a huge decision to make, especially as you have to think about where exactly you’d like to live. Quite often this can lead to questions as to whether you’re best suited to life in the city or if you’d prefer to live out in the country. While there […]
Study: Friendly Neighbors are Good for the Heart
August 27, 2014 by
Knowing your neighbors may be good for your heart — and not just emotionally — according to a new study by psychologists at the University of Michigan.
FHFA Director Insists: “HARP is not a Scam”
August 27, 2014 by
About 800,000 families across the country could benefit from the Home Affordable Refinance Program by lowering their monthly mortgage payments, but fear is keeping them away from the program
Buying Homes in Good School Districts Impacts Resale Values
August 26, 2014 by
An article in RisMedia points out buying a home in a good school area can provide significant advantages when it comes to reselling, helping to provide some protection against market fluctuations in price. The article examines things you should consider when purchasing a home, regardless of whether you will be using the local schools. One […]
