A 1031 exchange, or tax deferred exchange is the selling of a qualified home and purchasing a qualified home during a certain time frame. The process of a 1031 exchange is the same as any normal selling and buying of a home. What makes a 1031 exchange different is that the transaction itself is thought [...]
Entries from April 2010
The 1031 Exchange Tax Deduction
Apr. 20th, 2010
What Should You Know About Buying Rental Property in a Resort Area?
Apr. 19th, 2010
The current downturn in the real estate market has made it an excellent time to invest in real estate. This is especially true in resort areas around the country – many of which have an abundance of vacant homes and condominiums. There are many things to consider when buying rental properties in resort areas. Whether [...]
Good Things About Apartment Living
Apr. 19th, 2010
Are you thinking of buying a house? There are good things about home ownership. However, there is much to be said for apartment living. Here are some advantages to consider. Are you going to be at the same job, a few years from now? Maybe you will need to relocate in the future. Do you [...]
Walnut Creek Homes For Sale Are More Affordable Than You Might Think
Apr. 17th, 2010
Many young professionals and young families in the San Francisco Bay Area consider a few Walnut Creek homes for sale before making a purchasing decision. The area is beautiful and can be a decent place to live by yourself or with friends or family. This fantastic city owns more untouched land than any other city [...]
Tips For Buying New Homes
Apr. 14th, 2010
Looking for new homes is something a lot of people do at one point in time or another over their life. There are things that can make a big difference when it comes time to do this and knowing about them is crucial. One of the most important is that of when to buy new [...]
Making Money by Owning Property
Apr. 13th, 2010
Investing in real estate has become a very popular thing to do in recent years. This popularity may have stemmed from the uncertainty of many of the other investment markets in the United States. There are a lot of people that feel an investment in real estate would be much more reliable than investments in [...]
The Basics of an FHA Loan
Apr. 12th, 2010
If you are looking to buy a new home you have probably heard of an FHA loan. This term may still be obscure and possibly foreign to you. Taking the time to understand what these loans are could potentially be life changing for you. You may be able to purchase a home that you never [...]
Packing and the First Night in a New Home
Apr. 12th, 2010
Now that you have made all of the necessary arrangements for your move, it is time to begin packing. This can seem like an overwhelming task, but taken one step at a time, it is manageable. The first step is to create labels for boxes and bags that will mark which room or whose property [...]
10 Things to Know Before Enlisting the Help of a Real Estate Agent
Apr. 12th, 2010
Real estate agents are great sources of information and assistance in the housing industry. Their purpose is to serve the real estate market with integrity. Under contract they have fiduciary responsibilities to their clients. Before enlisting the assistance of a real estate agent, there are 10 things to keep in mind. 1. Before a real [...]
How Do I Get Started In Real Estate Investing
Apr. 9th, 2010
The basic question on the minds of every beginning investor is “How do I get started in real estate investing?”. It’s a question that must be asked and explored to be successful in the real estate business. Research and planning are essential to entering the real estate business because lack of a solid knowledge base [...]