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Feeling burdened by your mortgage payments? You will be heartened to know that Uncle Sam is doing his bit to share your pain. Property tax deductions go a long way in saving you moolah and making home ownership more affordable. Did you know that your property tax deductions do not remain constant across your loan […]

A foreclosure is viewed quite negatively by lenders. It is important to research the exact consequences of a foreclosure on your credit. So, what is a credit score? We know that a credit score is the barometer via which lenders gauge your credit worthiness. But, what are the various factors that impact your credit score? […]

Alexandria, Virginia is an interesting real estate market. Median home prices have increased from $439,900 in January 2016 to $529,000 in April 2018 – an increase of more than 20% in less than two and a half years. Around 39% homes in Alexandria, VA are owned and 52% are rented. The balance are vacant. So, […]

It is a common misconception that you need to pay 20% down in order to purchase a house. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In this blog post I talk about some real estate investing hacks which will help you buy a house with no money down. How can you purchase a FHA home […]

Apart from your monthly mortgage, there is an additional cost that you need to bear every month – your HOA fees. If we look at historical trends, number of Home Owner Associations have gained tremendously over the years. In the 1960s there were only 500 Home Owner Associations all over United States. Currently, Virginia alone […]

Wondering how to spot a motivated seller? You are not alone. Hundreds of real estate investors are seeking a concrete answer to this question. Motivated sellers have an extremely strong inclination for selling a home due to personal reasons. Though it may sound slightly nefarious, it is your job to unearth the reason for which […]

REO vs. Foreclosure – Which is Better? Many homeowners tend to confuse themselves between REO’s and foreclosures. REO results from an unsuccessful foreclosure. If a homeowner is unsuccessful in meeting his/her mortgage commitments, the bank forecloses a property. Following this, the bank attempts to sell the property via an auction. And, contrary to popular perception, […]

Real estate investing is a complex business with lot of variables. Many amateur investors end up making instinctive and illogical investing decisions. If you are new to the real estate business, learning from other people’s mistakes will hold you in good stead. In this blog post, we share 4 common mistakes that amateur real estate […]

There are many bargain hunters who are enamored by the idea of purchasing a HUD foreclosure. HUD home is owned by the Housing Urban and Development Authority.  HUD homes are available at extremely attractive market rates, and are often, far below market value. They are 1-4 unit residential properties. HUD homes are homes that were […]

In this blog post I compare the two most popular investment avenues – real estate and stocks. We adopt a data driven approach in order to give some great insights that you will help you make better investing decisions. Real Estate vs Stocks – How to Make Data Driven and Better Investing Decisions Wondering where […]