What to Do When a Seller Rejects Your Offer

You’ve got your heart set on that 2-bedroom charmer, but the seller turned you down. Now what? Searching for a home can be similar to searching for true love. You may meet many prospects before you find the one. And sometimes, you may long for a prospect more than he or she longs for you. The same … Read more

MyDeposit First Home Deposit Funding Scheme

Not Enough Deposit To Buy A House? The First Home Deposit Funding Scheme (MyDeposit) has been launched. Announced during Budget 2016 last October, the scheme is aimed at helping the lower-middle income group with a household income of RM10,000 and below. Government has allocated about RM200 million for the MyDeposit Scheme for first time house … Read more

Winning Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Sellers’ Markets

For sellers, success is all about managing the offers, while buyers must strategize and be prepared to compete. In a market with limited inventory and lots of willing and able buyers, we find a hot sellers’ market. Phrases such as “bidding wars” and “non-contingent offers” are music to sellers’ ears — and enough to scare … Read more

5 Signs a Reverse Mortgage Is a Good Idea

The main reason to take out a reverse mortgage is that your home equity is your biggest asset, you’re short on cash and you don’t have any other viable way to get the money you need for the expenses of daily life. This is not a decision to make lightly, though. It’s likely taken you … Read more

Mistakes To Avoid When Upsizing Your Home

Do you want to save yourself from the pitfall of extra financial burden? Here are some valuable tips on upsizing your home to do just that. Making an impulse decision on the property Since you currently have a home and may be looking to sell it off in future, it’s best to make a right … Read more

Go Bigger or Go to a New Home?

You’ve got two options when it comes to a home you’ve outgrown: add on or trade up. Which is right for you? Many homeowners today face a serious housing dilemma. They love their home, its location, and even their neighbors. But they’ve outgrown the space. Do they trade up to a bigger or better house, … Read more

5 Common Housing Loan Mistakes To Avoid

Every day there are people just like you and me made mistakes in their home loan. By acquainting yourself with “5 common housing loan mistakes to avoid” article, you can save thousands on your housing loan. Read on so you can avoid these pitfalls. APPLYING 1 BANK AND THAT’S IT Banks love if you can … Read more

Upping Your Game: Residential to Commercial Properties

In the vast field of investment options, property investment is traditionally perceived as safe and long-term. However, within this sphere itself, there exist two different worlds: residential and commercial property. While housing is a generally safe investment, wading into the commercial property market is a whole different ball game. One major reason why shifting from … Read more

How To Value A Real Estate Investment Property

To profit in real estate, investors must value the properties they buy, and then estimate how much money those properties will generate, whether through appreciation, rental income, or both. Two common methods for real estate valuation are the discounted net operating income and gross income multiplier approaches. A property’s net operating income is the earnings … Read more

7 Things To Consider If You Wish To Become A Real Estate Crowdfunding Investor

Real estate crowdfunding is getting popular day by day all over the world. If we look at the recent past there were only a few investors in this market and only wealthy players seemed moderately interested in investing. But the last few years has changed this scenario. The increase in social media websites has contributed … Read more