Finance

The new book Celebrate 100: Centenarian Secrets to Success in Business and Life shares wise advice provided by hundreds of people who have reached the century mark. Though centenarians interviewed expressed many different ideas about investments, they collectively gave the highest marks to real estate. The reasons they cited included long-term safety of the investment and appreciation of their investment over

Houston, TX March 11, 2014 A leading private hard money lender today announced the offering of new hard money and bridge loan services for Texas-based real estate investments. “We’ve seen massive growth in the demand for real estate investment loans as Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio all hit Forbes’ list of fastest growing cities

Home ownership is still considered the American dream for many, but is it right for you? Here are some things you should consider when you’re deciding between renting and owning.

Fortunately, most rental property ownership will initially generate taxable losses for you, which may save you some money on your taxes. These savings come from shielding, or deducting, losses against part of your regular taxable income. But keep in mind, taxable losses are different from positive or negative cash flows. For our purposes, we’re just going

As 2014 begins, a bureau created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), will set new rules concerning mortgages. Lenders will be required to verify and inspect borrowers’ financial records. The rules discourage lenders from allowing borrowers to carry total debt payments totaling more