Minding My Own Business

According to an old saying, the only three things that matter in real estate are “location, location and location.” It is clear that a ten bedroom, eight bath home with cathedral ceilings and a swimming pool that is located next to a garbage dump is not desirable to many people.
On the other hand a little [...]

The main point for real estate investors to consider first is what their strategy will be for making money from the investment.  Buying is only half of the equation and whether the property is good or bad depends upon that crucial profit strategy.
If an investor is going to invest in a property with the intention [...]

Do you want the banks to compete for your business? Did you know the line between conforming and jumbo mortgages has been raised? Find out why this may be important to you if you’re shopping for a loan.

I recently discovered Blog Carnivals reading a post over at Free Money Finance.  These are not the carnivals we went to as a kids  You know the ones with the strong man, the bearded lady and where you secretly plotted running away to when your parents didn’t let you have your way.  Rather they are [...]

SquawkFox is hosting this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance.  SF has a fun approach to personal finance that I think you’ll find refreshing.  While you’re reviewing the carnival, be sure to spend some time in the sections that equate directly to minding your finances like a business.  The categories I enjoyed include:
Money Mangement - This [...]