Purchasing a second home is a big step, but a rewarding one. Having your own special retreat for family vacations or having a place to get away from cold weather can be wonderful. It removes much of the hassle when it comes to planning out your trips – no hotels to...

Owning a rental property is a great way to supplement your income, especially if you are retired and need a way to maintain or improve your lifestyle. There are some people for whom rent payments are their only income, and they live well. If you’re looking to purchase...

Refinancing your real estate property is a strategic move on the part of the property owner to get a mortgage with more appealing terms. The first thing we should discuss is how refinancing is different than getting a second mortgage.  A second mortgage allows you to...

When refinancing your property, you’re going to have a lot of questions. Do you go through a bank, or do you get a private money loan? What’s the difference? The truth is that there are very few similarities between institutional loans obtained through a bank, and a...

Buying a home can be a difficult process, especially when it comes to obtaining a real estate loan. If you have bad credit, it can be nearly impossible. The truth is, your credit score doesn’t always reflect your ability to pay off your loan – but if you've made...

Getting a real estate loan from a bank can be a very difficult and lengthy process, and if you have a low credit score you probably won’t have much luck. Getting a private money loan can save you a lot of time and frustration. The difference between an institutional...