In my last article, Part 1 of “Buying College Housing – Now Is The Time,” I discussed how purchasing a condo or house for your child to live in while attending college can be a worthwhile investment and can provide financial as well as other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate this decision, […]
Buying college housing Now is the time, Part 1
Every August in college towns across the country, college students start to return for the fall semester, resulting in a frenzy of real estate activity. Because rental housing tends to be tight in most college towns, many families consider purchasing a home for their college student to live in while attending school. It usually takes […]
June is Homeownership Month because homeownership matters
In 2022, homeownership is more important than ever before in the U.S. We live in a world that pressures us to rent everything – and love it. Think about it: we can rent a scooter to get around, we can use an app for car rides, we can rent clothing, we can rent workspace, we […]
Buying a home to save for college?
Buying a rental property when a baby is born is a great way to save for college. (Photo: Pexels). When it comes to saving for their child’s college education, most parents automatically think of the Colorado College Invest 529 accounts. The main reasons are that contributions can be deducted from Colorado State income tax […]
Build your real estate wealth one owner-occupied home at a time
Most people start investing real estate by buying their personal residence. (Photo: Pexels). Most people start investing real estate by buying their personal residence. Yet the majority of Americans will stop there in terms of building their real estate portfolio. This is because when people are motivated to buy their first investment property, they […]
Wondering if you’re too old to buy a home?
When it comes to buying a home, you’re never too old. (Photo: Pexels). In the spirit of the Daily Camera’s upcoming event, Aging at Altitude Expo, on Sat., April 23, I thought it would be a good time to talk about buying a home during your senior years. Many baby boomers did not buy a home […]
At home on the beach – Part 2
There are many details to gauge when buying a vacation property. (Photo: Pexels). Are you thinking about buying a vacation home on an island getaway for you and your family to enjoy? There are quite a few factors to evaluate in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. In my previous […]
At home on the beach – Part 1
There are quite a few things to take into account in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. Brrrrrr! Last week’s temperatures dropped below the zero-degree mark! There is nothing like a zero-degree day to get you thinking about soaking in sunshine at the beach. Over the years, I have had […]