If you’ve been following our blogposts, then you probably know by now that if you’re a first-time homebuyer, you are qualified for $8,000 in government tax credit, assuming that you meet all the prerequisites. However, recently there has been a debate in Congress about whether or not to increase that tax credit amount to $15,000. [...]
If you’re a New Yorker, then you probably know and hate the swarming overcrowds of cities such as NYC and Albany. In addition, you also know that in these cities, one is either rich or poor, and there is no difinitive middle class. However, if you just look approximately 350 miles in circumference from NYC, [...]
In today’s economy, buying a house is hard for most people. However, there are places where you can look to find cheap deals on homes, especially if you’re willing to look. If you want to buy a decent house for a good price, check out the pre-foreclosure homes that are listed in your local area. [...]
So, you already know what to do – the plan is to buy old houses, renovate them, and market them for a profit. However, you’re asking yourself, how can I do this? It’s quite simple, actually. All it takes is a quick overview of your financial life. You must ask yourself, how fit am I [...]
Have you ever wondered how real estate agents make so much money for doing absolutely nothing? Well, the answer is simple. They make commission. Real estate agents make a certain percentage of the cost of the house. However, you must know that these people are licensed. They have to go through a 1 year program [...]
Have you always wanted to own property but could never afford any? Many people are in this situation. They want to buy something but they can’t afford it. In the United States and other well developed nations, investing in property may be too expensive for most people. However, if you have a sufficient amount, you [...]
Recently, there has been a buzz about the financial collapse, or rather, the world recession ending. Rumors are that the US economy in particular would most likely pick up and drive the engines of the world once again by year 2010. And, according to most researach, that will likely happen. The United States economy will [...]
Investing is a tough choice. Sometimes, it’s a painful choice, other times, it can be a wonderful choice. Most people, however, do not know how to decipher between bad investing and good investing. People usually think that when investing in something, you should invest into the best, most successful business there is. This, however, is [...]
If you live in the Seattle area, you must be familiar with the King Plaza/Martin Luther King Area. It’s a well known place with nice people and convenient transportation. Most people, however, do not know of the area nearby. Marked by a history of gang violence, mass deaths and multiple crimes a day, the area [...]
In America, independence is a value entrenched deep into the hearts and minds of all citizens, even when it comes to finding a place to live. Not many people want to live in apartment complexes and places where they have to share nowadays, and even when they can’t afford a house, they refuse to trade [...]