There is a common misconception that real estate investing requires property ownership. It’s understandable to presume that the only way to invest in real estate is through direct property ownership. But in truth, there are many real estate investment opportunities that don’t involve property ownership, offering lucrative, steady cash flows and far less maintenance from […]

Get those rainy day funds in order — you’re going to need them. You’re excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming and the price is right. But the asking price is just the beginning. Be prepared for additional — and often unexpected — home-buying costs that […]

Home buying hurdles exist — but research, creativity and flexibility will help you clear them. Home buyers today face tough challenges — housing prices have soared, a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did and rent is more expensive than the past. How are people today making such a large purchase despite these […]