If you’re thinking about purchasing a home in 2015, or even if you already own one, it’s important to stay informed of any forecasts or outlooks that may affect the industry as a whole. And to do this, you have to do your research. This includes listening to the news, speaking to your real estate…
To many people, the down payment required for the mortgage on a home is usually the number one obstacle to homeownership. Building a down payment through saving and investing is, of course, the way to go. It can be hard work, though. Interest rates are lower now than they have been in a long time,…
While it may not be apparent to anyone suffering from the effects of home price sticker shock, Britain has some of the cheapest housing anywhere in the world. In countries in South Asia and the Far East, for instance, the prices that homes here in Britain command would usually fetch tiny, poorly built structures with…
Here in Singapore, up to 80 percent of the population calls one of the Housing and Development Board’s many, many projects their home. Of these, as many as 90 percent actually own their own flat. Public housing in Singapore is a point of local pride, rather than an unsavory sight – there’s color, vibrancy, and…
Most people save up for a lifetime to buy their dream home. They may search in different cities, localities, areas and then finally choose a property that seems perfect for them. They pay the money and move in to their perfect home. But after a few months, they realize that they have made a dreadful…
A highly experienced investor can help you to calculate your potential the return on investment from each property, teach you to find homes with features that can increase a house’s value and explain how to determine the average rent or repayments in a neighborhood. The expert will also be able to predict the costs of necessary…
When it comes to your house, there’s always room for improvement. The kitchen could use an update, you wish your master bath was bigger and more storage would be wonderful. Even if you had your home custom built for your family, you can amass a laundry list of changes you’d like to make. But what…