Archive for Real Estate
Figuring out what the best thing to do with your money is can be difficult. Many people get caught up in all of the possibilities. They wonder is it wise to pay off your house mortgage? Should they pay off credit cards or put higher down payment on a new home? Should I pay off my car loan with home equity loan? Is it better to pay off your house or keep the money? And, most of all, should I pay my... Read more→
Buy Real Estate Now – Or Maybe Not
CommentsI’ve been a professional writer and business consultant for over a year now, but many people still remember me from my financial advisor days. So, I get plenty of questions about investing, the stock market, and real estate. The number one question I get these days, is, “Should I be buying real estate now?” The answer? Yes, if you need a new house. Real Estate Investment Cycles... Read more→
Free MLS Listings No Realtor
CommentsI’ve written recently about our attempt to sell our home without a realtor using Iggyshouse.com. We used them because we got a free MLS listing and a place to upload a ton of description and pictures. Their site was down for a disturbingly long time in June and part of July but is back up for now. The only reason I’m not blasting them is that our MLS listing stayed up the whole... Read more→
Sell Your Own Home – Update
CommentsOk, I’ve stopped daily updates about selling our own home. Truth is, there just isn’t that much action in real estate to justify daily postings. However, today we have 3 showings scheduled, so that is very good news. We haven’t got much in the way of feedback. One of the downsides about selling your home without a realtor is that other real estate agents won’t talk to you... Read more→
Get Rich Not So Quick in Real Estate
CommentsAs you may have noticed, we are getting ready to sell our house. After living in our first house for about 7 years, we’ve been our last two for 2 and 3 years respectively. The interesting thing is that each time we have made a lot of money. The past two times we’ve used this new wealth to buy more expensive houses. This time, we’ll be trading down, but we will also be paying... Read more→
