Many first time home buyers wonder if they should consider purchasing a multi-family property to help defray the cost of home ownership. Rental income tempts many buyers to start out with a multi-family home that can be retained as an investment property in future years. A multi-family property is defined as a two, three or […]

Should You Rent or Buy?     A common question has always been, should you buy a house, or should you rent? Zillow recently released a report which finds that most of the United States is better off buying a home than renting, as they’ll save more money after living in their home an average of three […]

When you’re selling a home, you want to make sure your listing is shown in the best light. Proper illumination can make a home feel warm, inviting and even larger. Most real estate agents tell sellers to turn all the lights on when showcasing a house, but usually the lighting tips start there. What else can you […]

When you’re looking to purchase a home, it can be a very exciting experience looking for that dream home you’ve been imagining. However, you should go into each house with a critical eye before allowing yourself to fall in love with it. A real estate agent can help you spot potential dangers, but here’s a list of warning […]

Buying a Second Home Dreaming of a vacation home down on a beach? Or maybe a dream home in the mountains? Or maybe you just want to buy a new home for your child? Whatever the case may be for buying a second home, we at Guaranteed Rate have the right home loan to meet […]

With a weak job market and low consumer confidence, the transition from renter to homeowner remains slow, creating continued opportunities in the multi-family housing market, according to a Property Portfolio Research economist. But he cautioned that Class A multi-family opportunities for investors might have already peaked. “It’s positive news for the rental market, but at […]

To accurately compile a time capsule of the American  zeitgeist circa 2011,  one would have to document the obsession with the Royal  Wedding (particularly,  Pippa Middleton’s posterior), that other nuptial-turned-divorce  drama (Kim  Kardashian and Kris Humphries) and Lindsay Lohan’s legal woes. But I would vote for the  inclusion of a handful of other phenomena — […]