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Should I Shorten My Mortgage Term, Important Factors To Consider

January 12, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When you first bought your home a few years ago, perhaps you started off with a 30 year mortgage. Now, you are considering refinancing and changing it to a 20 year or even a 15 year mortgage. Shortening your mortgage term and refinancing can be a smart financial move, but before you make this decision there are a number of factors that you should consider. Switching to a shorter mortgage will mean that your monthly payments will be higher, but you will be 100% paid off much sooner and you will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates, Refinancing

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

December 18, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Whether you're buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you're thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue. Let's take a quick look at a few steps that you can take to maximize the revenue that your investment properties bring in each month. Upgrade Your Home to Give It a Luxurious Feel It should go without saying that if you want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Investing

Buying an Investment Property? 3 Key Home Features That Will Help Ensure You Turn a Profit

December 1, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're entering the real estate investment market for the first time, you're embarking on a great adventure - and with a solid plan, you can turn a tidy profit on your investment. The key to a successful real estate investment is choosing the right property. A great property will reap dividends for years to come. Look for these three features in your next investment property and you'll have no trouble finding one that turns a profit. Location: More Important Than You Think The location of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Investing

3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

September 11, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're in the process of simultaneously buying and selling a home, you may be in for the most stressful experience of your life. One UK-based real estate survey of over two thousand people found that buying and selling a house is more stressful than divorce, bankruptcy, a death in the family, becoming a parent for the first time, and even planning a wedding! It's not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Tips and Strategies

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