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The Consequences of Walking Away From a Mortgage

May 11, 2012 By 5 Comments

I hope this post doesn’t apply to you. That is, I hope you’re not in---or at risk of---foreclosure. We all know there are still a lot of foreclosures out there. As a Realtor, it’s especially obvious. Every time I drive to one of my short … [Read more...]

What I Learned From Buying My First Home

April 18, 2012 By 14 Comments

A few weeks ago, I closed on my first home. (Two months ago, I didn’t even know what closing on a home really meant...that's how fast this all happened!) Still, we've been on the road to this day for a few years. My husband and I paid off our … [Read more...]

How To Get A Mortgage For A Rental Property

March 14, 2012 By 17 Comments

Editor's Note: Arthur Garcia is a friend of mine and a successful real estate investor. He's previously written for Money Under 30 about buying his first piece of investment real estate and his proven system for picking winning rental properties. His … [Read more...]

Should You Invest In Real Estate?

March 13, 2012 By 9 Comments

Editor's Note: Yesterday Sarah gave us some ways to help you figure out if you're ready to buy a home. But what if you're pondering buying real estate not as a home, but an investment? Real estate investing involves more risk and legwork than … [Read more...]

Is It Your Time To Buy A House? Four Questions To Ask Yourself

March 12, 2012 By 7 Comments

Editor’s Note:  Many of you write in asking if you’re ready to buy a home. Others have asked if rental real estate makes a good investment, which we will get into in two upcoming posts. If you’re a happy renter, know that we're not unduly … [Read more...]

First Time Home Buyer’s Mortgage Checklist

January 1, 2012 By 3 Comments

Considering buying your first home? Prepare yourself for one of life’s most demanding experiences. This first time home buyer’s mortgage checklist will get you organized to attack financing your home purchase as an informed shopper and avoid … [Read more...]

Roommates: How To Find and Screen Somebody to Share Your Home

December 5, 2011 By 5 Comments

Unless you're moving in with your best friends, I don't think many people love the idea of living with roommates. In fact as I write this, just thinking of my some of my former college roommates makes me cringe. They would forget to turn the stove … [Read more...]

Find and Rent The Best Apartments In Your City: How To Optimize Your Apartment Hunt

October 31, 2011 By 6 Comments

You might not expect to hear this from a Realtor---after all, I help people buy and sell homes for a living---but buying a home isn't right for everybody all the time. Many times, in fact, it's best to rent. If you don't want to settle down, if … [Read more...]

Lessons from a Realtor: 7 Dos and Don’ts for Buying or Selling a Home

September 19, 2011 By 8 Comments

Between the dream of home ownership and turning the key to your new home, a lot has to happen---and a lot can go wrong. After all, real estate transactions take place between two imperfect parties: human beings. When I started out as a Realtor, I … [Read more...]

Why So Many People Are House Poor and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate

August 7, 2011 By 25 Comments

Wouldn’t it be nice if buying a home were as easy as walking into a store and out with a new smartphone? Unfortunately, it’s hardly so simple. As I'm finding out, getting ready to buy a home requires a ton of preparation (not to mention … [Read more...]

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