Exciting times, buying a property. There's a lot to think about, though. There's nothing quite like a face-to-face chat with an expert, but here's a quick summary of useful tips and reminders for your buyers. Are finances in order? Before you do anything else, we say do your research and find out how much you can afford to spend on a property. Take into account any available cash you have for a deposit,...
I did not post for a long time; I was thinking an educational post can benefit us all. LEVERAGE how you can use it and create financial independence and in some cases wealth. The younger you start investing, the better. How leverage works is shown in the following example, which I'm oversimplifying a bit to make it easier to understand. Let's say you are buying a duplex for $60,000. You plan to use it as...
Investing in income-producing real estate has historically been a highly profitable way to grow wealth. As the article explains, real estate investing allows you to see and control your investments, with factors that can be examined beforehand, unlike many other investments. Rents and property values tend to rise with inflation, providing a hedge against its effects. Real estate also offers important tax...
We have clients who are asking and expressing concerns about what will happen after the mortgage and rent COVID relief expire. The word "foreclosure" means "to stop" or "to prevent." Today, we are familiar with the word primarily because of its use in reference to mortgages. In law, to foreclose a mortgage means to cut off a borrower (also called a "mortgagor") from their right to redeem a...
If you are thinking about selling your home, here are a few handy tips from us. Working with your agent Collaborate with your agent and make them work for you. At Winkworth, we believe every seller and their home is unique. We would like you to tell us what made you fall in love with your home and what you enjoy most about it now. We will highlight this information when we start marketing your home to...
Our market appraisals are different. Not only do we give you a realistic valuation of your property, but we also know the best way to present it to the market. Our agents pride themselves on their unbeatable local knowledge and passion for detail. Each office is an independent business, connected to our network across the USA, and internationally. This means we do more than put a price on it - we...
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