Author Archive for Ben Heisler
Time to Reconsider Real Estate for Investment
As we see markets continue to recover and hear more news about real estate inventory reaching lower levels, it is time to consider real estate as a solid investment again. As times have changes, the old strategies won’t work anymore. Equifax real estate expert Steve Cook explains how to make the most of these opportunities [...]
Responsible Young Homebuyers can Gain Big in Current Market
Sometimes it seems like the deck is stacked against first time homebuyers. Young consumers usually don’t have as long to establish deep savings that many banks want for down payments and haven’t had as much of a chance to build up a high credit score. While it may seem counter-intuitive, this can mean that a [...]
Are Lenders Loosening Strings for Spring?
While the energy of economic recovery is in the air and many are looking forward to the spring season for buying a house, there are still serious concerns about how much lenders are going to affect the budding recovery. Equifax real estate expert Steve Cook looks to the current set of lender circumstances to forecast [...]
Live Below Your Means for a Happier Retirement
With the tragedy of so many living from paycheck to paycheck, it is time to realize that even in this turbulent economy, it is time to start seriously saving money and not just for big purchases. There is a lot of money that needs to go into retirement planning to have a safe and enjoyable [...]
Good and Bad News for Distressed Homeowners
With a number of assistance programs that are uncertain and the real estate buying season on the horizon, many distressed homeowners are stuck between a rock and a hard place while they wait for the economy to recover and housing values to pick back up. Real estate expert Ilyce Glink shares her predictions for the [...]
