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Proptech Parcl offers real estate investing without liquidity

Housing Wire

Blockchain-based real estate platform Parcl is betting people want a piece of the real estate pie so badly customers are willing to invest in an emerging, small slice of the market: a digital square foot of real estate. Not only are customers investing in Parcl’s product, but the company itself also recently secured funding of $7.5

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Chicago landlord, business groups sue to block transfer tax hike

Inman

Voters are set to decide whether to increase the tax paid on real estate sales above $1M. Landlords and business groups say referendum violates the state constitution.

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Taking the leap: The benefits of buying vs. renting a home

Housing Wire

By the time the first week of the month arrives, you’ve sent off that rent payment to your landlord. Unlike renting, where you’re consistently paying out money to a landlord, a purchased home offers the prospect of building wealth since it may appreciate in value over time. Property has the potential to decrease in value, as well.).

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The Definitive Guide to Buying a House in Arizona

Mashvisor

Arizona is one of the best states to invest in real estate. Not only is it landlord and Airbnb friendly, but property taxes are relatively low and home values, high…

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

“When considering the overall cost of homeownership, the price of insurance and property taxes will vary based on community and location,” Ross says. You can check with your local tax office or assessor to confirm the property taxes in your area and calculate what you can expect to pay based on a home’s assessed value.

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Home Appraisals for Rental Properties

D Fritz Appraisals

Investment Property Appraisals – What You Need to Know. Let’s take a look at investment property appraisals because it doesn’t look like our gold rush of a real estate market is slowing down anytime soon. Mortgages, property taxes, and utilities aren’t going to get much cheaper, so what’s a viable solution?

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

“When considering the overall cost of homeownership, the price of insurance and property taxes will vary based on community and location,” Ross says. You can check with your local tax office or assessor to confirm the property taxes in your area and calculate what you can expect to pay based on a home’s assessed value.