Any discussion of cap rates should begin with an understanding of what it is and how it is calculated. Cap rate, or capitalization rate, is the rate at which an investment pays for itself with the income it generates. When all expenses are deducted Continue Reading
Consider new homes as an option, if you’ve been looking for a home to purchase and haven’t been able to find the right one. Although there is limited real estate space in the Bay Area, there are a few new home developments being built even in the Continue Reading
Stage your house to make it look and feel like it’s the buyers’ home. Home staging is more like an illusion where buyers instantly fall in love with the house. Staged houses spend 73 percent less time on the market and sell for 1% to 5% more Continue Reading
Real Estate Investment should always be part of your retirement planning. People are living longer than ever before, and that's great news. However, this means that retirement is lasting longer too. Careful planning is vital if you want to spend Continue Reading
One of the things that many first-time home buyers don't take into account when budgeting for their new home is the closing costs that they will be required to pay once they finally sign on the dotted line. The closing can end up costing a Continue Reading
