Get Rid of Lazy Money

Jason Hartman gets nervous when homes in his neighborhood start making dramatic leaps in price. Why, you ask? It’s because equity makes him nervous. Should a natural disaster come along, the homeowner is in trouble. It’s a lot of responsibility. If you’ve got an...

Mortgage Options for Income Property Investors

For years, the conventional wisdom about owning residential property has recommended paying off a mortgage as soon as possible in order to own the property free and clear. According to this theory, owning the property outright creates a safe haven of home equity that...

The Federal Reserve’s Mortgage Buying Spree

According to numerous reports, the US housing industry appears to be recovering. Housing prices in most markets have leveled off and new construction is on the upswing. But the mortgage market continues to fluctuate, as the US Federal Reserve embarks on a program to...