For many investors, purchasing a buy-to-let property in a foreign market remains primarily for short term letting. The option of renting the property long term holds a variety of advantages, equally in the owners domestic surrounds, as in foreign markets. Areas with strong influxes of ex-pat residents, city centres and year-round resort town areas tend to be the most beneficial for strong long term letting returns.In the current state of most...more
Buying a foreclosed home is a good way to either make money or gain immediate equity in a home for many people. For most people, their home holds the majority of their available money that they would have to invest. This is why you should always have your money working for you. You always make money if you buy something low and sell it high. That"s why buying a foreclosed home could be a moneymaker.If you are just getting started, you need to...more
The real estate market in India is reportedly in the saddle after the recent slump. Industry insiders say that the market is poised for a quantum leap in the coming years. They attribute a host of reasons for the new trend. In the global market, India and China are expected to register a growth of 7-10 percent. This overall economic growth of the country is bound to reflect in the real estate market which is directly linked to the growth in the national economy. There are other reasons for the new fillip in the market. Primarily, there is greater demand for residential houses, flats and apartments in India now. This is mainly due to the decline in property prices following the recent global economic downturn. Another reason for the new demand is the falling interest rates. Banks and financial institution are vying with each other offering property loans at competitive interest rates. Increase in the income level of the prospective segment has also had its sway in the growing demand. The Central Governments revised pay structure, a better paying public sector, NRI investment are some of the other contributory factors of his new trend. As already observed, there is a new...more
Real estate investment is one of the most accessible ways to make a family fortune. It is one of the safest forms of investment. That is why so many people have chosen to become wealthy through real estate investing. With good financial education and a little luck, any of us can make a good fortune you only need to find our some details about...more
With Calgary metro condo sales accounting for almost 91% of total residential home sales, you'd think there would be no need for incentives. However, the 940 new condo listings from August 2009 were 21 per cent lower than the prior year when listings totaled 1,186. Everyone has felt the pinch, including well known Calgary condominium developers,...more
One of the unsuspecting victims of the current foreclosure crisis are the renters of apartments at risk of becoming foreclosure homes for sale. But now, hundreds of renters in Union City, New Jersey who are living in apartments at risk of foreclosures may find help through a month-long county initiative.The initiative aims to give renters a place to run to for information about their housing situations. The Union County Board of Freeholders has designated the whole month of October as Union County Tenants Month. Officials of Union County are planning to join representatives from the state and municipality in alerting tenants of foreclosed apartments about their rights.Industry experts are hopeful that the county initiative would help ease the plight of renters. In the city of Plainfield, one real estate firm handles as many as 500 foreclosed or bankrupt apartments. Many foreclosure homes for sale include some of the largest apartments in the city, including Green Brook Village, Watchung Gardens and Town and Country.In December of last year, the freeholders established the Union County Foreclosure Task Force as part of its effort to alleviate the effects of the mortgage crisis and...more
Buying a home is generally considered to be necessary to establish a good financial course in life. Purchasing and owning a home is the cornerstone of good financial planning as it acts as both a place to live and an appreciating investment. While it...more
Foreclosure is not a cheerful thing but every homeowner has to face this reality. Many people cant understand the concept of foreclosure. If homeowners can understand the meaning of foreclosure they can take action beforehand which can improve their...more
While the newspapers and television shows are full of stories about the great deals to be had on foreclosed properties (for those who can afford to take advantage of these hard times), there are a number of elements to consider before jumping in to...more
The use of straw as a form of insulation has been around for centuries. But it is now coming back into vogue as a sustainable, green and reliable means of insulating homes and other buildings. Straw bales are readily available and provide...more
As if the current economic pitfall wasnt troublesome enough, Reuters is reporting that the next pain to force its way onto the banks of American banks could very well be commercial real-estate. And according to analysts, giant losses resulting in...more
When you first embark on your search for your first home, having a realistic expectation of how much youre going to have to pay is going to make home hunting and ownership a lot easier.Many people look for a home based on the amount of mortgage...more