History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

As the housing market slows, many homeowners are pulling their homes off the market after not receiving their desired prices. Realtor.com reports that the number of homes taken off the market has increased by 38% since the start of this year and 48% since last June. In June, about 21 out of every 1

Real Estate Tax Benefits

Disclaimer: I am not a CPA.  Please consult one if you’re looking for professional advice.  You may have heard generally about the tax benefits of real estate, but what exactly are the benefits?  Why invest in this asset class? Write-Offs Depreciation When you buy real estate, the biggest benefit,

Why I Love Inflation

Inflation is a tax... a hidden tax. Why would I say something equivalent to "I love taxes?" Because as an owner of real estate, I'm the one collecting the taxes!   Before we move on, let's define inflation. Inflation is the increase in the cost of goods and services over time. Generally, in the U

The Value of Homeownership vs Renting

Why do people buy a home?       Besides the emotional reasons that people buy homes, like achieving the American Dream or joining the seemingly exclusive club that feels out of reach for so many, there are many good, logical reasons to buy a home if you can afford one...       A