Comparing 15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages for Homebuyers
Choosing between a 15-year and 30-year mortgage might seem like a simple numbers game, but this decision can dramatically shape your financial future. As a financial advisor who's helped countless…
Today’s Mortgage Rates and Home Ownership Decisions
The mortgage rate landscape in 2025 represents one of the most complex environments for homebuyers in recent memory. The Federal Reserve's recent 50 basis point rate cut signals a potential…
Why Home Ownership Still Makes Sense in Today’s Market
In today's housing market, aspiring homeowners face a challenging reality: the median home price has nearly doubled in the last decade, while interest rates continue to fluctuate dramatically. This leaves…
Moving Budget Tips: How to Save Thousands on Your Next Move
When I moved from California to Austin, I learned an expensive $12,000 lesson about moving costs. Like many people, I opted for what seemed easiest – a full-service moving company…
3 Proven Ways to Qualify for a Mortgage with Low Income
"Your income is too low for mortgage qualification." These words have crushed the homeownership dreams of countless aspiring buyers. But here's what traditional lenders won't tell you: there are proven…
Can a Driveway Gate Increase Your Home’s Value and Appeal?
Homeowners are constantly searching for ways to amplify their property's value and appeal. A driveway gate is a lesser-known option that offers more than just a boost to your home’s…
Investing in Ambergris Caye Belize Real Estate Paradise
If you're looking for a fun and worthwhile real estate hunting trip, consider booking a flight to the Central American country of Belize. Buying gorgeous Ambergris Caye Belize real estate…
Asset Protection Strategies: How to Safeguard Your Wealth
What do we mean when we say "Asset Protection"? To answer that, we first need to understand to what “assets” we are actually referring. Over the course of your life,…
How Much Does a Moving Company Cost?
Whether you just bought a house or opted to rent, you need to start planning the financials of your move. Deciding between doing it yourself or hiring professional movers can…
Renting vs Owning: Why Owning Your Home Is a Smart Move
Are you pondering the very often debated topic of renting vs owning a home? Well apparently so are a lot of people these days. I don't know about you, but…
Understanding the 1031 Exchange Timeline and Rules
A 1031 exchange timeline is worth investigating and enduring the hassle of abiding by. Here's why... When you sell an investment property at a profit, you typically have to pay…
Uncovering Good Cap Rates: My Easy Cap Rate Calculator
You may have an understanding that real estate is a solid investment choice. You may even be at the point where you have started looking! But once you find an…
12 Least Affordable States for Renters
12 Least Affordable States for Renters was written by Dom DiFurio and originally appeared on Foothold Technology and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been…
10 Important Factors to Consider Before House Flipping
10 Things To Consider Before Flipping A House was written by Wulfrost and originally appeared on UpNest and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been…
Real Estate Agents’ Income in 2024 and How to Succeed
Real Estate Agents' Income in 2024 and How to Succeed originally appeared on Your Money Geek, and has been republished with permission. If you’re considering starting a new career as…
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Rental Property Business
In the realm of investments, few opportunities offer the stability, versatility, and potential for long-term wealth as real estate, particularly rental properties. While the allure of the stock market or…
6 Top Benefits of 3D Visualization in Real Estate Marketing
Real estate deals can live or die based on a first impression. That’s why powerhouse real estate professionals are leveraging innovative tools like 3D visualization and rendering to gain a…
14 Ways To Save Money When Buying a House
14 Ways To Save Money When Buying a House was written by Noreen (Our Two Family) and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Noreen is the creator of Our Two…
Understanding Reverse Mortgages for Seniors
Understanding Reverse Mortgages for Seniors was written by Linda Meltzer and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Linda is the founder of The Cents of Money, a personal finance blog,…
7 Awesome Personal Finance Books That Will Increase Your Wealth (and Improve Your Life)
Almost 37% of Americans making under $50,000 a year, and another 18% earning between $50,000 and $74,000, don't have enough savings for emergencies. That's bad! If your money situation also…
Building a Life in The 5 Best States To Live In
Building a Life in The 5 Best States To Live In was written by Courtney Luke and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Courtney Luke is a mother of three,…
Is a Housing Market Recession Upon Us in 2023?
Is a Housing Market Recession Upon Us in 2023? was written by Nirav Shah and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Nirav Shah is a neurologist and served as the…
The Most Effective Ways to Generate High-Quality Real Estate Leads in 2023
The Most Effective Ways to Generate High-Quality Real Estate Leads in 2023 was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author.…
“We Don’t Want Your Kind Here” Only “Elites” Live In These 10 States
The United States of America is a wonderland of diversity, with each state boasting distinctive charm and impressive advantages. From the mesmerizing natural beauty of some states to the exceptional…
7 Xeriscaping Ideas for Your Home – Save Money While Saving the Planet
7 Xeriscaping Ideas for Your Home - Save Money While Saving the Planet was written by Olu Ojo and originally appeared on Hello Sensible. Olu is a passionate entrepreneur who…
How To Develop a Realistic Home Renovation Budget
How To Develop a Realistic Home Renovation Budget was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
Property Taxes: What They Are and How To Assess What You’ll Pay
Property Taxes: What They Are and How To Assess What You’ll Pay was written by JayDee Vykoukal and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. JayDee is a mom, writer, and…
Taking the Guesswork out of FHA Mortgages: How the FHA Mortgage Calculator Can Simplify Your Home Buying Journey
Taking the Guesswork out of FHA Mortgages: How the FHA Mortgage Calculator Can Simplify Your Home Buying Journey was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing…
Are Timeshares Worth It? Why Not to Waste Your Money on a Timeshare
Have you wondered what a timeshare is and if it could be a good investment? Are timeshares worth it? Picture this. You're on vacation in Hawaii, and a pretty lady…
Elevate Your Real Estate Game: Multiply Listings with Cutting-Edge Automated Facebook Ads
Elevate Your Real Estate Game: Multiply Listings with Cutting-Edge Automated Facebook Ads was written for Playlouder by Stephen Atcheler. Stephen is the Managing Director of a Real Estate Virtual Assistant…
The 5 Critical Components of Real Estate Investing Returns
Real estate investing is a big piece of my financial pie. I think about real estate investing in the same way I think about public markets investing: I look at…
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
Buying a home is one of the largest investments most individuals will make. While no single item can guarantee a completely stress-free home purchase, a home inspection can provide some…
Real Estate Strategy 101: Learn the Basics, the Lingo, and the Opportunities
Investing in real estate is well-known as one of the most effective ways to increase wealth. It also can have the added benefit of generating passive income, which allows you…
How To Become a Real Estate Agent: A Guide
If you want to know how to become a real estate agent, it will take time and dedication to learn. The payoff, however, is worth the time and effort to…
How to Invest in Real Estate: 8 Simple Methods
Making real estate investments is one of the primary wealth builders, no matter your tax bracket. Learning how to invest in real estate is a dream for many, and for…
Prospective Investments in Real Estate in Europe
Prospective Investments in Real Estate in Europe was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
From Co-Ops to Condos: Understanding the 6 Types of Residential Properties
From Co-Ops to Condos: Understanding the 6 Types of Residential Properties was written by Chandler Franks and originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
5 Interesting Real Estate Productivity Tools
5 Interesting Real Estate Productivity Tools was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
Small Kitchen Ideas: How to Make the Most of The Space You’ve Got
Small Kitchen Ideas: How to Make the Most of The Space You’ve Got was written by Olu Ojo and originally appeared on Simply Real Moms. It has been republished with permission.…
What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide
What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide was written by Marjolein and originally appeared on Savoteur. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has…
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst)
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst) was written by John Dealbreuin and originally appeared on Savoteur. John came from a third-world country to the US with only…
Least Expensive Metros to Buy a Home in July
Least Expensive Metros to Buy a Home in July was written by Leesa Davis. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission.…
What Is Homeowners Insurance?
What Is Homeowners Insurance? was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment with…
Least Expensive Metros To Buy A Home
Least Expensive Metros To Buy A Home was written by Leesa Davis. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. Across the country,…
What Is a Home Warranty & How it Can Save You Lots of Money
What Is a Home Warranty & How it Can Save You Lots of Money was written by Sanjana Vig and originally appeared on Savoteur. Sanjana is a physician anesthesiologist, avid…
Top Tips When Buying A House For The First Time
Top Tips When Buying A House For The First Time was written by Sanjana Vig and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Sanjana is a physician anesthesiologist, avid traveler, and entrepreneur.…
10 Terms To Pay Attention To While Searching For Your Dream Home
10 Terms To Pay Attention To While Searching For Your Dream Home was written by Angelica Leicht and originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with…
10 Most Popular Home Remodeling Projects—and how Much They Cost
10 Most Popular Home Remodeling Projects—and how Much They Cost was written by Chandler Franks and originally appeared on Angi and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It…
The Top 5 Reasons a Housing Market Crash Is Not a Given
The Top 5 Reasons a Housing Market Crash Is Not a Given was written by Tim Thomas and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission.…
Cities Where Rents Have Increased The Most
Cities Where Rents Have Increased The Most was written by Jill Jaracz. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. Lockdowns during…
Best West Coast Small Towns To Live In
Best West Coast Small Towns To Live In was written by Annalise Mantz. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. The…
Home Renovation Projects That Can Help Sell Your House
Home renovation projects that can help sell your house was written by Nicole Johnson and originally appeared on Extra Space Storage and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
Best Southern Small Towns To Live In
Best Southern Small Towns To Live In was written by Leesa Davis. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission. The U.S.…
10 Metrics Successful Real Estate Investors Should Know Inside And Out
10 metrics successful real estate investors should know inside and out was written by Angelica Leicht and originally appeared on Fund That Flip and was produced and distributed in partnership…
Best Suburbs To Live In America
Best Suburbs To Live In America was written by Aine Givens. It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with permission Suburbia is deeply…
Turnkey Real Estate Investing: What a First-Timer Should Know Before They Buy
Hey there. So you’re wondering about turnkey real estate investing? Well, a full turnkey property can be an easy entry into real estate investing for a first-timer. But there are…
3 Reasons Why You Would Consider a Refinance
3 Reasons Why You Would Consider a Refinance was written for Playlouder by Money.com. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
Wholesale Real Estate: What You Need to Know To Make Money in 2022
Wholesale Real Estate: What You Need to Know To Make Money in 2022 was written by Tyler Weaver and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with…
Rent a Room in Your House: Follow These 5 Steps for Maximum Protection
Rent a Room in Your House: Follow These 5 Steps for Maximum Protection was written by Max and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission.…
4 Things To Consider Before Getting Landlord Insurance
4 Things To Consider Before Getting Landlord Insurance was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
Buying Your First Investment Property: 8 Things You Need to Know
Buying Your First Investment Property was written by Tyler Weaver and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Buying your first investment property can seem…
The Secret to Buying a House with Bad Credit
The Secret to Buying a House with Bad Credit was written by Meghan Alard and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. You might think…
What is Crowdfunding and How Does it Work?
You don't need to have tons of money to invest in exciting projects nowadays. With that new fangled thing called the internet, almost anyone from anywhere in the world can…
Fundrise vs DiversyFund vs CrowdStreet: The Best Sites for Crowdfunded Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing is an amazing way to build wealth over the long term. There are nearly no other vehicles that allow you to use low-interest leverage for the purchase,…
How Much Is PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)? What You Need to Know
How Much Is PMI was written by Jeff Cooper. It originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and has been republished with permission. If you are looking to buy a home…
How Does Real Estate Syndication Work?
Real estate syndication is an investment method that allows investors to pool their money and share in potentially massive profits. At some point in your life, you may find it…
9 Great Questions to Ask When Buying a House
Questions to Ask When Buying a House was written by Jonathan Sanchez. It originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and has been republished with permission. For many people, homeownership is…
APR vs. Interest Rate: Understanding the Difference can Save You Money
APR vs. Interest Rate was written by Cristian Ferrier, and it originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. APR vs. Interest Rate: What's the difference?…
Real Estate Insurance: What Is It and How Can It Benefit Your Agency?
This post was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions and claims are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
How Much Does it Cost to Rekey a Lock (And Other Common Real Estate Costs)
If you happen to be a landlord or real estate agent, you know there are little things that always need to be done in order to keep properties in tip-top…
Make Your Real Estate Business Standout (8 Branding Tips You Need to Follow)
This post was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions and claims are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
How to Save For a House: 10 Ways To Make Your Biggest Purchase Ever!
How to Save For a House was written by Jonathan Sanchez and originally appeared on Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. Buying a home may be the…
What Is a Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investment (and Should You Do It)?
Why would you buy real estate in your IRA? The biggest benefit of a self-directed IRA real estate investment is the awesome opportunity for your money to grow...tax-deferred! Be it…
Is Turnkey Real Estate Investing Worth Your Money? A “No-Gimmes” Accounting of 8 Properties in 3 US Markets
Are you interested in turnkey real estate investing, but not sure if it will actually make you money? In an effort to answer that question, I'm going to give you…
How Beneficial is the Gross Income Multiplier?
The gross income multiplier (GIM) is a fast and easy way to estimate the value of an income producing property. It should only be used as a first very basic…
Commercial Development: Teale Street
If you just peruse the before and after photos, you can see what a massive transformation project this was. It was my second commercial development project, the funds for which…
Commercial Development: Westgate Ave
Westgate was my first of two commercial property deals. Both projects were purchased and renovated to house the businesses I had started with my partners. BEFORE & AFTER PROPERTY NARRATIVE…
How Co-Working Spaces Can Help Keep Your Business & Personal Life Separate
This post was written for playlouder by Jacob Klein. Jacob is a freelance writer and blog contributor based out of New York. His work primarily concerns business, finance, and startup…
Live and Flips: 5th Ave
BEFORE & AFTER PROPERTY NARRATIVE This was the first house that I ever bought, and was also my residence. It was the first of what would eventually be 16 total…