Private money loans are also known as hard money and come from private lending companies that offer home buyers loans to purchase a specific asset. In general, homebuyers often find these lenders by joining a real estate investing club in their area. These loans are often guaranteed by real estate investors. But unfortunately, not all homeowners will be successful in […]

St. Lucia real estate offers many opportunities for people who want to invest in the rental market. Buying a property for long-term lease requires careful consideration. To ensure your property has high occupancy, you need to buy in the right place. Investing in an area for which there is high demand will make your life as a homeowner profitable and […]

So you’re looking for a smarter way to buy property, whether it’s for living or investing. Congratulations. If you’re reading this article, it means you’ve jumped from the “thinking” phase to the “doing” phase, and most people never get that far. There are plenty of deals available, if you’re willing to do a little research. You’ve probably heard that tax […]

Many homeowners have a question on their mind about how to prepare for a real estate appraisal on their property. The appraisal in many cases is the most important part of the buying and selling process that allows the transaction between the buyer, the seller, the real estate agent and the mortgage lender or bank to go smoothly. Most homes […]

The sunniest time of year, when the sun is shining brightly, is certainly a great time to explore new neighborhoods and envision upcoming backyard parties while visiting. If you plan to buy a home this summer, it’s important to understand the housing market before beginning any serious purchase. You need to know what the real estate market is like for […]

What is the antidote to boredom, burnout, job insecurity and other work problems? The answer is to branch out into real estate investing in your spare time, while keeping your day job. a new model Author Marci Alboher, in her book One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success, shows how multiple professions and multiple identities can converge into […]

The self-directed IRA is a great place to start when you’re thinking about making decisions for your financial future. If you have already decided that you want to go the route of an SDIRA, that is a wonderful decision that will open many doors for you. Still, what is all this talk about a truly self-directed IRA? For starters, a […]

To understand the need for software engineering, we must pause briefly to look back at the recent history of computing. This story will help us understand the problems that began to become apparent in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the solutions that have led to the creation of the field of software engineering. Some referred to these problems […]

On Saturday 1 December 2008, Mr. Antonis Loizou gave a lecture in Ayia Napa on behalf of the UK Alzheimer’s Society, which was attended by 120 Cyprus residents, mostly foreigners. The subject was the Real Estate Market in Cyprus. We provide an abbreviated version of the speech. Investing in real estate, whether it be a house, land, income-producing property, or […]