Archive for the ‘Investments’ Category

One old expression claims that if you don't break a dollar, you won't spend it. And it's true, especially when it comes to larger denominations of money. Many people find it easier to spend smaller amounts of money, thinking that they will save money since they are not spending a lot at once. In the end, though, they spend a lot anyhow. ... Full story

I was at a closing the other day and saw something totally stupid. I watched a new investor in the closing attorney's office turn into a jackass right in front of my eyes. I mean he had big ears pop out of his head and a long tail shoot out. Really, he just morphed into a living breathing jackass. Full story

Much has been said about real estate and its wonders. But do you really know the real score on how it creates wonders for your money? After all, different people hold various opinions on how much good do leverage and OPM (other people's money) have. Full story

Each month, a raft of facts and figures emerge relating to property, whether it is a house price index, investor confidence report or details on who is buying where. This data is then analyzed and absorbed by first-time buyers, existing homeowners and buy-to-let investors alike as they attempt to gaze into the murky future crystal ball of the housing market. The latest must-read ... Full story

I don't know why, but it never crossed my mind that the internet would be a good place to learn about real estate, but a friend of mine suggested a great website that is perfect for anyone who owns property, or is considering picking some up. It had all sorts of information on the property market. Full story