Defining what type of mortgage is right for you is a very important step in the process of buying a home. Mortgages can be a bit complex at first, but they generally fall into five categories: Fixed rate Standard variable rate Interest-only Tracker Buy to let Depending on what you pick, your monthly payment is… Read more
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5 steps to buying your own home
Buying a home is a dream for many, yet the world of mortgages can be complicated to understand for a first time buyer. The infographic below breaks down the steps to buying your own home in bite size, easy to understand milestones. Before buying a home, it is very important that you make sure it… Read more
What does it take to buy a house?
Buying a house is one of the big milestones in one’s life. I remember my first property, I was completely clueless about the process, and made a few mistakes along the way. On my second close, I almost ended up homeless for a few days because I underestimated how long the closing would take! And… Read more
5 Scenarios When Renting is Better than Buying
This is a guest post from Connie, she is a freelance writer, editor, and content manager. She works in the eCommerce industry and is passionate about all things digital. She is also the founder of Savvy With Saving, a personal finance blog for millennials. You can connect with Connie on Twitter @SavvyWSaving. Let me know if… Read more
5 Reasons to Invest in South Florida Real Estate
Lately, it looks like South Florida real estate prices are on their way back to pre-crisis level, but the question always remains as to whether that sudden surge of interest for the real estate market will remain strong, or the bubble will burst once more. The bottom was hit around 2011, and prices have been… Read more
Finding My Path to Financial Independence Through Mobile Home Investing
Over a decade ago, I made the decision to become a full-time real estate investor by reading the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Inspired by the material, I learned the importance of passive income to achieve financial independence. Upon finishing the book, I decided real estate would be my path to get… Read more
Finding the Right Loan That Meets Your Need
The most important decision you will ever make (other than who you marry) is buying your first home, or really any home for that matter. The next most important decision is the type of mortgage loan you are going to take out. This might seem minor in comparison, but paying for a house is easily… Read more
Getting a mortgage when you are self-employed
When I knew I was about to quit my job and work for myself full time five years ago, the first thing I thought about was the possibility to get access to credit down the road. I had a good credit score, and had been working with the company for long enough to qualify for… Read more
10 things to note about Guatemalan real estate
Last week, I talked about what $250,000 to $1m can get you on the Guatemalan property market. It was a long post so I split that second part about the specifics of Guatemalan real estate.
What do you get for $250k, $500k, $750k or $1m in Guatemala?
I saw a few posts lately about real estate in different cities around the world, and wanted to add my own Guatemalan experience. For more posts, you can check: