Do you have an empty basement or separated suite in your home? If you have a suite sitting empty, you are missing out on collecting some extra monthly income in the form of rent. Let's take a look at a quick four-step process that will help you find the perfect tenant to rent out your basement suite. Step 1: Play By The Rules Is this your first time renting out a home or suite to a tenant? If so, you will want to do a bit of research first. Read up on Fair Housing Rules and other regulations as … [Read more...]
Buying a Rental Property? These 4 Key Tips Will Ensure You Buy One That Turns a Profit
Are you starting to grow bored of watching your money go nowhere sitting in a bank account? With today's interest rates doing little to encourage saving, many individuals are looking elsewhere for new investment opportunities. In today's blog post we'll share four essential tips for buying a profitable rental property. Let's get started. Buy A Property With Year-Round Potential Many real estate investors agree that the best rental properties are those that generate income every day of the year. … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of a Large Down Payment When Buying a Home
If you are in the market for a new home, one of the considerations you will need to make is how much to invest in your down payment. Let's take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of making a large down payment when buying your next home. A Large Down Payment Has Its Benefits If you have the funds available, you may find a bit of an advantage in a large down payment. The following are a few potential benefits that you may realize. You Can Afford More 'House' - if you are aiming for a … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 2, 2018
Last week's economic readings included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, pending home sales and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue Growth Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports indicated incremental growth in October with home prices growing month-to-month 0.70 percent for the S&P Case-Shiller 30-City Home Price Index. The 20-city index posted 6.20 percent gains year-over-year. Western cities … [Read more...]
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