David Taran’s Blog
What Responsibilities Do You Have As a Tenant?
Landlords are not the only parties that are bound by law to observe a given decorum as regards real estate properties. Tenants also have a responsibility to adhere to and some regulations that guide their conduct. Few tenants ever understand their duties whenever they...
Homeowners Leaving Millions On The Table By Not Refinancing
Mortgages are trending well below 4 percent, presenting an opportunity for many homeowners to refinance their home loans and save money. In late June, rates fell below 3.75 percent for the first time in three years. According to CNBC.com, nearly eight million...
Hidden Home-Buying Fees That May Surprise You
When buying a home, most people know about the down payment and monthly mortgage bills that come along with it. Unfortunately, it may surprise potential home buyers of the hidden costs that come along with buying a house. Often, the amount that is paid is greater than...
Cities With The Most Vacant Homes
While many parts of the United States has had an explosion of prosperity in terms of the housing market, people can still find cities that have a lot of vacant homes. In fact, this article will look at the cities that have had the most vacant homes across the nation....
Taking Advantage Of The Buyers Market
In a buyer's market, home sellers face an uphill battle in getting what their homes are worth. The media doesn't help matters by pushing negative predictions of another crash that may or may not happen in the future. As a result, sellers begrudgingly lower the sale...
Consider Investments In These Cities
The real estate sector is quite lucrative, especially for the last 2 years, as there has been experienced a boom in demand for properties fueled by the booming economy. According to the first quarter of 2019 residential real estate investment rankings, here are some...
Record-Setting Property Taxes
While there is a huge focus on the real estate market and its many moving parts in the United States, Australia's property taxes have reached record highs even when compared to other types of taxes paid by individuals and businesses throughout the country. In...
The Continued Decline In Mortgage Rates
A steady housing market is one of the biggest keys to a thriving economy. Unfortunately, home sales have been lagging behind historic numbers in the last few months despite a strong job market. The main reason houses are remaining unsold is due to potential buyers...
5 Essential Networking Tips for Real Estate Professionals
Networking as a real estate professional is a very important tool to stand out, gain prospects and thrive with a successful business. Networking is more than just handing out your business cards and waiting for a response. Talented realtors are active at engaging in...
Taking Advantage of Your Equity
When you buy your home, the lender holds a primary interest in the home and, at this point, you have no equity in your home. Once you begin making your mortgage payments, you'll reach a point at which the interest on the mortgage has been paid off and you're starting...