If you've been thinking of buying a house, you probably know that you should start saving up toward a down payment. However, if you've ever asked yourself how much you should be saving, you're not ...

If you’ve sold a home, then you’re probably familiar with the capital gains tax – the government’s way of getting a piece of the accrued appreciation in your home. If you’ve owned your house for more ...

Q: What do you think about owning single family home rental real estate vs. investing in the stock market? A: I have seen several families do well with rental real estate, but only by owning several ...

First, we need to understand that residential real estate values are based upon what it costs an average consumer per month to buy a home. The mortgage companies call this number P.I.T.I. which ...

Over a decade ago, I learned about a pioneering course at Cabrillo College in California. In it, students collected survey data in their neighborhoods on issues such as youth gangs or discrimination ...

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