Jun 08
It may be difficult to find anything good about the latest data regarding the housing market, but the housing downturn does have a silver lining. One of the positives about the downturn is that real estate has never been so affordable in its entire history. Also, there is a sea of opportunities for homebuyers, as well as investors. If you want to find the best place to invest money in 2011, read on!
Extensive real estate data and statistics have been keeping track of the housing markets across the United States. A comprehensive list of the best places to invest in 2011 has been put together and now it’s been made public. This list is not for those who want to make a quick buck. It is for those who are looking to make long-term investments, and those investors interested in generating rental income from their properties. Modest value appreciation is usually expected by these investors, and their focus is regular positive cash flow. If you are one of these investors, you may find the best place to invest money this year on this list.
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Jun 01
According to a U.S. Census conducted recently of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, some of the worst housing markets in the country are currently in Florida. The census only took cities with a population of 500,000 or more into consideration. The key economic factors that were analyzed include job growth rates and unemployment rates in the areas. The list of the worst places in the US housing market 2011 is generated based on the theory of the cyclical life span of markets. Read the rest of this entry »
May 25
A real estate professionals’ survey revealed that the best place for developing property in Europe is currently Istanbul. The largest city in Turkey is by far the best place for purchasing property on the entire continent. According to more than 600 real estate professionals, Turkey in general is the best country to invest in property.
The Istanbul Gem Invest agency director and property investment expert, Alexander Tomlinson, said that from an international perspective, the most attractive prospects are apartments in the Bahcesehir area and those like it. An example includes modern new developments starting at £29,000, which are very affordable from the investors’ point of view. The expected capital growth is strong, and there is a two-year rental guarantee.
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Sep 15
There are a number of reverse mortgage advantages and disadvantages that any homeowner should know about it. There are thousands of salesmen out there who will expound how great they are and how you should apply for one straight away, and for this reason I have concentrated more on the cons of this special kind of mortgage.
The pros of reverse mortgages –
Homeowners can easily obtain a reverse mortgage. There are no credit or income requirements to think about, such a mortgage can be obtained whether the home is financed or mortgage free. Such ‘loans’ mean that borrowers can do needed work on their homes, travel, send their grandchildren to college, and pay for unexpected medical expenses.
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