I was sitting in a local restaurant by myself for lunch this week when I overheard two gentlemen talking about foreclosure properties. Both of these men had their own opinions regarding the market and where to find the best deals. It was interesting listening to both men’s opinions and interesting enough, both of them were wrong. It is amazing how many people claim to be subject matter experts but have no formalized training

Is there a Property tax bubble? Are some big cities like Atlanta on the verge of complete financial collapse?

Many cities and counties around the nation assess property taxes on real estate based on the “fair market value” of the property. Many tax assessors in these cities will tell you that the fair market value is based on the price a buyer will pay for the property under normal market conditions. So the questio

A person whose activities deal with buying and selling property absolutely needs some strategies to get succeeded with his/her business. Buying and selling a house, in particular, is not as simple as thought, since it requires the business practitioners to tackle with many problems and uncertainty in business climates. However, even for an individual who is dealing with the business, buying or selling a house may be exhausting.

Yigdigs.com provides video tutorials on many aspects home selling and buying. Seven videos on selling or finding a house for sale by owner (FSBO) are free or charge. The videos include some reason why someone should sell or buy a home him/herself, how to prepare your house before selling, how to determine the market value of a house, how to negotiate with a buyer or a seller, and how to manage and close a contract.

With today’s economy, many people are looking for options to create steady income. An excellent opportunity is with rental property investment. In addition to ongoing income, this also allows the buyer to build equity, make this an excellent investment option. When done right, it is quite possible to enjoy a good return on investment. The one thing to remember is that being the owner of a rental home is not going to make you ri

Managing rental property isn’t as easy as it may seem, but these simple suggestions are a great to work with if you want to become a landlord and aren’t quite sure where to start.

Here are the steps you should take in order to effectively manage a rental property.

Take the Time to Know Your Local Landlord Tenant Laws

It’s important to take the time to understand your landlord tenant laws. E