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I am thinking that these tips can also apply in a market with low inventory, especially if you want to get the best price for your home.

When anything is put to the a different use, other than it's intended purpose it becomes harmful.This applies to reverse mortgages.A reverse mortgage is best suited for seniors who need emergency funds, which could be for health or other reasons and who don't want to sell their homes. A reverse...

Real is good for retirees mainly because it guarantees passive income.Retirees can use services of property managers and do not need to do all the work themselves if they own rentals. stock market also relies on what you call 'luck'.I am not advocating one over the other, may be a wise...

Very nicely put.Every wise investor knows that using leverage is the way to accumulate wealth.

I can see where the fear of housing bubble bursting is coming from, low sales and more homes for sale in the market with supply outstripping demand.Though it is important to remember that the Canadian market was red hot and what is happening is just a normal cooling, not a burst like the one...

This is very important information.Just read somewhere that 500 people are killed every year from CO poisoning in the United States alone.

Real estate works for those who enjoy it.You have to do it for more than just the money, if you want to be successful even in the difficult moments.

Looks like a good destination for investors to consider.I think the Caribbean property market is influenced by the American market and as the American market continues to look rosy , we can expect the same for the Caribbean.

Lease Options seem to be more advantageous to the Seller, though it is a good option for buyers who do not have access to finance a traditional purchase.

Came across this info and thought it might be useful in your plan to relocate to the US. The Tax Foundation came up with this list of the top ten best states for property taxes along with the percentage of home value paid in property taxes as: Louisiana - 0.18% Hawaii - 0.26% Alabama - 0.33%...

Seems like the surge in demand for homes, in Miami and many other areas, is being driven by investors, rather than traditional home buyers. I wonder what would happen when the investors stop buying! Would the demand by traditional buyers/people buying home as primary residence, keep the prices...

Working with an experienced Realtor would be a good way.

In College Park the average house for sale there can be yours for just over $62,000. You can consider this for your budget.

Interesting Idea to invest in 'risky' countries.Generally investors shy away from volatile areas.I wonder why you or anyone should consider such locations for investment. It may help if you can share briefly why one should consider investing in risky areas.

Many sellers and few buyers, might mean the best time to buy for investors.Depends on how one views it.It may be a bubble bursting one person but an opportunity for great returns for another.

A higher-end property is a much better investment in the long run. If you have the money, then put it towards a nicer property. This way your profits will only grow as the value increases each year, besides you will avoid all the possible challenges with the tenants in these areas of Buffalo.

Low end properties usually have numerous tenant problems compared to high end properties.Also a high end property may cost more at the first but with time the profit will be higher than the low end property.

These are well known factors for those in Real estate.

It is good news that property prices are on the upward trend, but is it a cause for worry that most buyers are not first time buyers or bargain hunters instead the buyers are investment trusts, private equity firms and other investors. How sustainable is this?

Too much inventory and foreclosures in an area can impact on demand thus pricing of houses.