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I’m a seasoned real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Throughout my career, I’ve always found assumable mortgages intriguing, yet the...
Real estate is a wonderful investment for many reasons. One of the best reasons is leverage and the ability to buy with no money down. You can buy as asset with other people’s money and have oth...
So many people assume they need a real estate agent. But have you ever thought, “Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house?” The short answer to that question is “no.” While...
Should you hire a rental property management company to manage your rental house? No, in most cases you did not need to. When I started buying houses in my early 20s, I was adamant that my real estate...
By Dr. Peter Kim of Passive Income MD, WCI Network Partner Have you ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis? That feeling of being trapped in your own head, overthinking and over-analyzing thi...
With money market interest rates so high, every day you delay closing escrow is one more day of free interest income. You could feasibly extend your escrow period so long that the extra interest incom...
My husband is set to retire in January 2025. He will be 65 1/2. We are going to be downsizing to a smaller home with everything on one level ( ranch style ), as I am already having some issues with st...
I had no plans to go for a walk today. Lisa and Faith were gone and that’s usually when I focus on getting things done. Sometimes I’ll work on projects around home (which is the RV right n...
When you go to a bank to get a mortgage in Canada, chances are that the mortgage interest rate that is used to qualify your mortgage and the rate you actually pay will differ. The reason for this has ...
Abstract With a record number of older adults facing housing affordability challenges, shared households may provide an important private housing safety net if other household members contribute to ho...
I guess the real question is based on this: wife (57f) and I (M59) moved from the area we both grew up in two years ago. We traveled the US for a year in our RV prior to settling in an area we liked. ...
The mortgage interest deduction is a positive benefit for homeowners. This itemized deduction allows homeowners to subtract mortgage interest from their taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of ...
By co-signing a mortgage in Canada, you can help a child or other close family member who may be having difficulty obtaining a mortgage on their own. However, there are risks associated with co-signin...
The decision to move out of our home was made shortly after 4:30 AM, just as my wife pulled out ... Read more...
As Congress battles over spending and House leadership, retirement advisors are losing faith in the U.S. economy....
You know, prior to having a kid, I never understood parents’ burning desire to get out of the house and have adult conversations. But now that I have one, I totally get it. Your entire day just ...
With prices and mortgage rates high, smaller isn’t always better—or cheaper...
October 11, 2023 — OK, so you are thinking about your dream home for retirement. Maybe you know where you would like to retire (region, state, or even town) and the lifestyle you want to pursue....
Welcome to an in-depth analysis of planning for your golden years and ensuring absolute peace of mind with improved home electrical safety. This post is tailored for you: an individual that understand...
Housing affordability is at or near an all-time low and the Fed is partly to blame due to its aggressive rate hikes in such a short time frame. The Federal government is also partly to blame due to ex...
The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is the best new financial tool/account to be introduced since the introduction of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) back in 2009. The FHSA is designed for a spe...
We've all heard of men buying midlife crisis cars to feel more alive. But what about buying a midlife crisis house? Have you ever thought of such an interesting thing? Let's say you're living in a per...
Ten years ago we bought a house that I hate and now I'm paying the price. Been retired 2 years. This house, and the area offer no/little privacy or easy access to nature. Both of those things are bigg...
Do you want to own your own home, but find the idea of saving for it overwhelming? Well, you're not alone. For most people, buying a home will be the biggest financial decision of their lives, so it m...
Last week The FI Couple, a real estate investing duo, sent out this tweet highlighting the growth in their rental income since 2018: However, when pressed about how much they make net of costs, they s...
The dream of owning a home has become more elusive than ever. Over the past decade, U.S. house prices have increased by nearly 4.7% per year above the rate of inflation while the median household inco...
By Anonymous One of our long time Members and his wife visited Embrey Mill recently. We thank him for sharing his observations on the visit! May 1, 2023 — We’ve been in our present home for ab...
April 3, 2023 — The new Topretirements website will launch on April 3. We are aiming for much greater simplicity in our page design and navigation throughout the site. For example, the Home page...
Today, we are answering more of your real estate questions. We discuss if it is a good idea to have your rental properties in an LLC, if you can claim a loss on US taxes for an international property,...
Many Canadian homeowners have wondered if mortgage interest is tax deductible. Chances are, they’ve heard that their neighbours to the south can claim their mortgage interest (it’s true). ...
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder The House of Medicine is a surprisingly stable place. Over the years, the highest-paying specialties—like neurosurgery, plastics, and orthopedics—have be...
Buying a home is likely to be the biggest financial decision you will ever make. As a result, such a decision requires careful consideration of your financial situation, personal life, and the state o...
I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year. My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years. Upon her turning 62, she...
By Dr. Zachary Zemore, Guest Writer Being only a few years out of residency, I am deeply immersed in the accumulation phase of my financial journey. Like many readers, I have read all the old White Co...
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a title like that on a blog before. Allow me to explain. I’ve been pretty busy lately. The Project House is almost ready to become a furnished rental: I&rs...
Since Portugal's Golden Visa has come to an end, I was thinking of retiring there instead. My question is it possible to buy residential real estate using my retirement fund (e.g., 401k, IRA, etc.)? W...
[Editor's Note: The vast majority of the world’s millionaires have created wealth by investing in real estate. The White Coat Investor wants to show you how that’s possible for you. That&r...
My dad is retired now and he and my mom would like to move to be closer to my family. They have a nice house that is paid off that they will be selling, it’s in a pretty desirable area, so we ar...
Along with crocus and pussy willows signs of spring include more home buyers. Consequently, as a seller I’m preparing to put my house on the market. I can’t afford to build the new house w...
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I'm still working but on the verge of retirement. In an effort to eliminate monthly expenses, I'm eying my 401k, which is sitting at a 450k balance to pay off my first and only home loan. It has a sim...
It was suggested to me that I look into becoming a real estate professional for tax purposes. From what I've read, this is a special designation on tax returns if the tax payer performs more than 750 ...
Decide now what you want to do with the family home after you are gone — and then write it down and update as necessary...
This decision isn’t easy, thanks to investment, tax and other considerations. Let’s explore the implications of each....
Which asset bubble was the greatest in history? Was it the flower that once sold for the price of a house? Or the magic internet money that went up 10x in a little over a year? Or was it something els...
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Planning to retire within 5 years. I live in an LA-area house that’s fully paid off. Looking to downsize then by buying a cheaper and smaller house, perhaps in southern OC or SD, and one in PHX....
February 23, 2023 — One of the hottest acronyms in the real estate world is ADU, which stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit. Demographic shifts from Covid, exploding real estate prices, and a shor...
Buying real estate with someone other than a spouse can be a costly mistake. A cohabitation agreement will make it easier if the relationship goes south....
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder Anyone who has been around the physician financial blogosphere has probably heard someone cite the “one house, one spouse” rule of thumb. In 2015, I expa...