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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

WASHINGTON (February 26, 2014) – The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown: “NAR supports reforms that promote economic growth, but we strongly oppose severely altering the rules that govern ownership and investment in real estate. Real estate powers almost one-fifth of the U.S. economy, employs more than 17 million