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If you are thinking about purchasing a condo or duplex, you probably already know you are going to share a wall with at least one neighbor. While this wall may simply be a divider, it may also provide structural support to the entire building. Party walls are shared...
Dipping into the real estate market for the first time is often a source of great anxiety for many. As a first-time homebuyer, you may feel pressured to make "the right decision" when you do not even know how to start. Fortunately, you can help yourself out by...
There are different options available to finance a real estate purchase. You might consider applying for a loan with your local bank or lender. But if you encounter obstacles with a lender, you might think about seeking your financing from the owner of the property...
Like other entrepreneurs, you probably envision making changes in the real estate you want to buy, like expanding the number of bedrooms or bathrooms to entice new renters. However, your plans may go unrealized if it turns out you cannot carry out your planned...
If you want to get a mortgage, you will have to meet various requirements set by your lender, which include having an acceptable debt-to-income ratio. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, debt-to-income ratio is the calculation of your monthly debts...
If you are thinking about refinancing a loan, it is important to thoroughly explore your options. If you have uncertainty related to refinancing, find answers to any questions you have and take steps to protect your financial future (as well as your ability to stay...
Whether you run a business, own a home or invest in real estate, it is pivotal to understand and prepare for the potential impact of closing fees. These fees are often very costly and it is imperative to carefully pore over this aspect of a real estate transaction...
Commercial real estate investors appear to have moved on from vacant shopping malls, hotels and office spaces. Industrial buildings may offer a safer return on investment as major retailers shift from in-store to online shopping portals. As reported by the Tampa Bay...
If you plan to retire soon and would like to find ways to generate income once you stop working, then investing in real estate may offer your future a financial boost. CNBC notes that real estate ventures are typically not as risky as investing in the stock market and...
When you create a real estate contract, you or the other party can add contingencies. COntingencies will impact the validity of a contract. They may stipulate that something must happen or must not happen for the contract to remain valid. Million Acres explains there...