Finance & Mortgage
US Mortgage Rates Up for 2nd Consecutive Week
Illinois Ranks First Among U.S. States With Highest Property Taxes
House Buying Tips: How to Find the Best Mortgage Company for You
The Land Registry house price indices, considered as the most credible, showed that house prices in the country, except London and the East, fell in March. Can Someone With Criminal Record Enter Real Estate Market?
Whether it was an accident or a one-time mistake you made that sent you to prison, your record is more likely tarnished forever. For some, starting a new life after prison could be a hard thing, such as finding a secure and safe home. Can you buy or rent a home if you have a criminal record? 3 Simple and Easy Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly
Mortgage payments sound like a long-term commitment for most people because it entails giving monthly payments to the lender for 15 or 30 years. While these two might sound like the only options one can choose from, there are several ways in which you can pay off your mortgage in as fast as three years. 9 in 15 Canadian Real Estate Markets Have Overvalued Homes
A recent report revealed that nine of the 15 real estate markets have overvalued homes based on evidence. Canada’s House Prices Keep Soaring; First-Time Homebuyers Acquire With Friends
Canada saw another house prices surge in March by 0.8 percent, The Globe and Mail reported. This is the largest increase the market has recorded for a month in eight years. 3 Ways to Get a Higher Home Appraisal and Secure Better Loan Options
Getting a higher home appraisal is a must if you wish to refinance the mortgage on your home and hopefully, secure better loan options and payments later on. While the appraisal would depend solely on the appraiser, there are ways you can do to ensure you can get higher home appraisals. Loophole Provides Savings for Wealthy Property Buyers
The current tax imposable on transfers on real property is pegged at one percent for the first $200,000. The rate increases to two percent when the property is worth $2 million and anything over that is taxed at three percent. Many first time buyers are exempt from this tax. With this tax alone, a projected $1.5 billion in revenues are expected to be collected between 2015 and 2016 alone. Hot Summer Good for Real Estate Purchases
There are many reasons why spring is busy for real estate. One of the reasons is that homes look better during spring. This causes listings to expand and increase available inventory. Alongside this is the increase of potential buyers interested in purchasing a home at this period. With these two factors, home prices naturally would increase as demand increases. Largest Ghost City in China at 90 Percent
With previous articles showing that Ordos Kangbashi as the "largest ghost city in China", recent reports have started to dispute the assertion. Recent government announcements said that the city is at 90 percent occupancy. Rents in London Set to Surpass £2,000
As of the moment, the average rental cost is at £1,867 per month. This was 2 percent higher from prices at the start of 2015 as observed by real estate agent Portico's London Rental Market Report. In the said report, based on its historical data, two bedroom homes would reach £2,008 per calendar month by the time September comes around.
