Home Investments Archives - J.P. Cook

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact they may no longer be able to get

Homeownership Offers Stability and Wealth Creation

February 7, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

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The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are: They want the opportunity to build equity. They want a stable and safe environment. Building Equity In a recent article by The Mortgage Reports, they report that “buying and

Buying Real Estate vs. Buying Stocks: Here’s Why a Home Should Be Your Priority

January 12, 2017

Investment Properties

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Once you’re done with debt and you’ve started to save, it’s commonly the case that you’ll start hearing about the risks and rewards of investing in stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many people to know what type of investment is going to work better for them down the road. If

How Will AirBnB and Home Sharing Affect Your Neighborhood?

January 2, 2017

Housing Market, Rentals

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Regulated Home Sharing Begins in Arizona A new law aimed at regulating short term rentals in Arizona through venues like Airbnb and others went into effect on January 1, 2017. Arizona isn’t the first state to try to get a handle on how to regulate the sharing economy. Instead of taking a heavy-handed regulatory approach,

Investor Thoughts: What Home-buyers Can Learn from a Real Estate Investor’s Stand-point

April 19, 2016

Home Buyer Tips

There are plenty of things to consider when purchasing a home, from the size of place that you're looking for to the amount of home you're able to afford. While it's certainly worth knowing what you want going in, here are a few factors that investors often think about when it comes to making or breaking the appeal of a real estate purchase.