Real Estate Archives

What is Passive Income? A Guide to the Reality of Passive Income

Passive income sounds like a dream come true — earning money without any active effort. The reality is that there’s no such thing as 100% passive income. This type of…

Should I Buy a House Now?

Buying a house has been sold as a major part of the American Dream, but for many people, it doesn’t make sense for financial or lifestyle reasons. There are some…

How and Why to Refinance Your Home Mortgage

Key Takeaways Refinancing can save money if you can take advantage of lower interest rates, which makes your mortgage debt less expensive to carry. There’s more than one way to…

table of the cost of buying a home over 30 years

How to Invest in Real Estate in 2020

Real-estate investing offers a way to earn money while building for your financial future—but it’s also an easy way to lose your shirt if you’re not careful. If you do…

How To Buy a House

Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. So it’s no surprise that there are a LOT of misconceptions around it. A few common…

8 steps to selling a house

Selling your home can be a stressful process. Luckily, we’re here to help. Here’s our exact step-by-step process for selling a house.

Pay off mortgage early: How to pay $70,000+ less on your loan

Knowing how to pay off your mortgage early can mean $70,000 over the life of your loan. Here are three systems you can use to shorten your loan term today.

“How much house can I afford?” The 28/36 rule will tell you

Knowing how much house you can afford is your first step to making the biggest purchase of your life. Using the 28/36 rule, you’ll be able to figure out exactly how much you can spend on a mortgage each month.

House Poor: how it happens and how to fix it

House poor happens when payments for your home eat up the majority of your income. We spoke with two people about their house poor experiences and how they got out of the situation.