Investing in real estate can be a wise decision. You might purchase properties and then start renting them out to others for a constant stream of income. That profit combines with increasing levels of equity in your properties to improve your financial situation. You...

Mortgage interest rates are currently close to the lowest they've ever been in the U.S. Even though this has motivated many homeowners and real estate investors to try and refinance their mortgages; this isn't the ideal option for everyone. You need to consider...

An installment sale is a type of sale where a property owner can sell a piece of property or asset while the buyer spreads out the payment for that asset over time. In a traditional sale, the owner of the property would expect to be paid outright, but an installment...

You’ve been looking to increase your portfolio of properties, and now may be as good a time as ever. The economy took a downturn in the last few months, which means that there is a major opportunity to make money if you can buy homes at low prices and sell them later...

In some areas, real estate prices are so low that they’re too good to pass up. What if you see a home you want to buy, either as a residence or an investment property to rent out, but you’re hundreds or even thousands of miles away and are afraid that someone else...

As an investor, you’re always looking for good deals in the residential real estate market. That often means targeting people who have incentives to sell quickly -- such as someone who just got a job in another state and needs to move or someone who bought another...

Most people go to a closing session in person when buying a new property. There, they meet with the title company, the seller and the real estate agents. They all go over the paperwork together and sign everything into the name of the new buyer. But maybe you’re not...

You have probably heard someone say that “real estate values only go up” or that “home prices always rise.” Variations of these are common refrains, and they make it sound like real estate is a sure thing. But how accurate are they, exactly?  The idea that real estate...

The sale of a home in Pennsylvania should be a relatively easy process, but unforeseen issues might complicate sales. A boundary dispute could surprise a seller and lead to a delayed sale. Thankfully, there may be legal remedies available to settle the dispute. Buyers...