These days, much of the attention on real estate is focused on properties specifically for residence. This is no wonder, since the economic and credit crisis precipitated a great many foreclosures in the United States. As a result, many houses were put on sale by banks, or by people who would rather sell their residences than have them foreclosed.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Real estate prices have dropped tremendously in the United States and there are more homes on sale than buyers. So, when you are shopping around for houses, a lot of properties may sound like a steal or a great buy. However, there is something that you should look for ideally while investing in real estate.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Reuters - The number of people working in the United States likely fell in February as winter storms that pounded parts of the country kept some workers at home but a swift recovery is expected in March.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Reuters - Two AIG units settled federal charges that they discriminated against black home buyers on fees for mortgages and will pay $7.1 million for restitution and education efforts, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Reuters - Sales of previously owned homes in the United States unexpectedly plunged in January, an industry survey showed on Friday, fresh evidence the housing market has yet to find stable ground.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A major piece of legislation was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the President of the United States. This legislation is referred to as the economic bailout and is one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed by the United States government in quite a while. So what is the bailout exactly?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
AFP - Sales of new homes in the United States plunged 11.2 percent in January from December to a historic low, the government reported Wednesday in a fresh sign of weakness in the troubled housing market.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
While many real estate investors across the United States are aware of the powerful strategy of the 1031 tax-deferred exchange, there are others who are just discovering it - and some who have never heard of it. What is the 1031 tax-deferred exchange, sometimes also known as the Starker exchange, Delayed exchange, Like-kind exchange, or simply "a 1031"? It is the sale or disposition of property and the acquisition of "like-kind" property following the rules and structure of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code in order to defer federal tax, capital...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
AFP - Sales of new homes in the United States plunged 11.2 percent in January from December to a historic low, the government reported Wednesday in a fresh sign of weakness in the troubled housing market.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
AFP - Sales of new homes in the United States plunged 11.2 percent in January from December to a historic low, the government reported Wednesday in a fresh sign of weakness in the troubled housing market.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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