The Federal Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates

Well, the big news yesterday was the FOMC’s decision to lower the target rate for the Fed funds rate 25 basis points from 4.75% to 4.5%. Many homeowners, or potential homeowners, looking to either refinance or get into a new mortgage might think that this is good news for them as it surely means [...]

Property in the Heart of the Appalachian Mountains

Vacation property nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains is not usually a topic we address here at PFJournal, but in fact mountain top land like this can be a great real estate investment. A nice opportunity like this is Heartwood Properties, a 330 acre mountain top development where you can get acquire some [...]

Real Estate Foreclosure Investing Services

Real estate foreclosure investing is a great way to pick-up an undervalued investment property. Researching real estate foreclosures can be tricky, but there are some good real estate foreclosure buying services out there that can help you. We are going to take a look at some of those services.
Here is information on two real estate [...]

Finding Good Real Estate Investment Properties

You’re driving along the road when you spot it. There in the middle of a shaggy lawn sits a disheveled property. It may need a good coat of paint, or a shutter straightened out, but it’s easy to see that with a little work it could be a little gem of a property. Best of [...]

Income Properties

Real estate appraisal for rental properties isn’t the same as for single family homes. If you were looking at a 24-unit building, it would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold. Therefore, a market analysis using comparable sales isn’t normally used.

Profits With Rental Properties

So you are interesting in becoming a landlord? Investing in rental properties can be an exciting and very profitable business. Not only can real estate provide current income through rental property but it also can increase your personal wealth or networth. Make no mistake, this is not a sure thing to easy money and investing [...]

The Downside Of Buy To Let

Gearing. The same factor that gives the buy-to-let landlord his massive advantage in a rising property market is one of his worst enemies in a falling market. With housing markets across the world teetering on the brink of a chasm, now may very well be a good time to evaluate exactly what gearing means to [...]

Why You Should Invest In Real Estate

Why real estate, or why property, some people ask when looking for an investment. Well, as far as I am concerned, real estate/property investment is, and always has been, the most powerful type of investment for building wealth. It has been said that over 90% of the world’s millionaires got there by owning property. The [...]