Archive for January 2020
8 Tips on Mortgages for First-time Home Buyers, According to an Expert
If you’re looking to become a homeowner, you’ll likely be considering a mortgage to help you finance the purchase. We asked Danny Gardner, Freddie Mac’s senior vice president of single-family affordable lending and access to credit, for his best advice on mortgages for first-time home buyers.
Read MoreShould You Invest in Real Estate and Property in 2020?
Are you planning on investing in real estate in 2020? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a new home? Coming from 2019, economists have already seen a significant change in the property market when compared to a few years ago.
Read MoreWhat We Can Expect From Australia’s Property Market Over the Next Decade
What can we expect to happen to our property markets over the next decade? That’s a common question I’m being asked. But I think I’m disappointing them with my answers because I tend to say something like “a lot will happen over the next decade, but I don’t make forecasts – instead I have expectations.
Read MoreLandlords Must Take Care When Managing Tenants Themselves
A large chunk of Australia’s 2.2 million residential property investors are taking a do-it-yourself approach to managing their tenants. Almost 30 per cent don’t pay or don’t claim property agent fees on their tax returns, according to a MoneysaverHQ analysis of the latest Australian Taxation Office data.
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Container Home Designs
Many people are looking to shipping container homes as an affordable option in a new home build. With house sizes doubling in the last 50 years, limited availability of land and the cost of housing in suburban areas continuing to rise, we explore this latest trend and how to get on board.
Read MoreThe Personal Data of Millions of Home Security Camera Owners Was Just Exposed Online. Here’s how to Check If You Were Affected
The personal data of millions of people who own Wyze home security cameras was leaked online earlier this month, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Twelve Security, covered by CNET.
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