What’s Better, Local or Out-of-State Real Estate Investing?

There are very strong advocates for either sticking to loyally investing in your local property market or casting a very wide net. So what’s better, local or out-of-state real estate investing? Or does it completely depend on the market and your individual plan? It is very important for every individual to recognize the media spin and bias of … Read more

All You Need To Know About – Investing In New Residential Properties In Bangalore

Bangalore’s real estate growth has been off the charts over the past decade. Although the market has seen its ups and downs, it has performed steadily on a good note with hopes of a better future for real estate. The new and upcoming residential projects have given a boost to the infrastructure in areas that … Read more

Different Markets, Different Strategies

Once you learn how to analyze where your market is and the direction it’s probably going, then you can plan your investment attack. Certain strategies work well in a rising market, others work better in a flat or falling market.  Many strategies work in any market, as long as you know your market and adjust … Read more

Closing A Real Estate Deal In A Down Market

When the housing market slumps, it’s often best to take your home off the market and wait it out – but not everyone has that luxury. Many people are forced to go through with a sale because of a job transfer or a personal liquidity crisis. But even if you’re selling in a very bad … Read more

10 Worst First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Are you gearing up to buy your first place? Shopping for a home is exciting, exhausting and a little bit scary. In the end, your aim is to end up with a home you love at a price you can afford. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, many people make mistakes the prevent them from achieving … Read more

Top 10 Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Real estate has produced many of the world’s wealthy people so there are plenty of reasons to think that investment property is a sound of good investment. But like any investment, it’s better to be well-versed in the space before diving in. Unlike purchasing stock, which may cost a dollar or two per share, you could … Read more

Tips For Gen Ys Looking To Buy Their First Johor Property

Since the inception of Iskandar Malaysia in 2006, Johor’s property market has made a remarkable turnaround. When the land swap deal was concluded by the Malaysian and Singaporean governments in 2010, sentiment turned positive, leading to investments by Temasek Holdings and CapitaLand in Danga Bay as well as in Medini. At the peak of the market … Read more

Tips For The Prospective Landlord

Investing in rental real estate looks like a great idea on paper. You just buy a place in a nice area, find tenants and let the cash roll in. However, there are some matters you have to consider before buying a property and putting a “for rent” ad in the newspaper. Here we provide a … Read more

Is Buying a House With a Friend a Good Idea? – Pros & Cons

Renting a house or apartment with a friend is a great way to save money, and it allows you to enjoy the company of another person while doing it. While it’s common for friends to rent a place together after high school or college, it’s often a short-term arrangement until one marries or can afford … Read more

Moving Out, But Not Away

It is common in Singapore for children to live with their parents until they are married, and some prefer to live nearby even after they have married and moved out. Here’s what you should know if you intend to do the same. Assistance granted The HDB has a Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) for different groups … Read more