Financing

September 25, 2015

Why Higher Rent Could Mean Higher Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen caused a bit of a stir the other day when she indicated the Fed will likely be raising interest rates by […]
August 11, 2015

Should You Pay Off Your Debt Before You Buy A Duplex?

If you’re thinking of buying your first rental property, you probably think it’s a good idea to pay down some of your debt before you speak […]
January 16, 2015

FHA Lowers Duplex Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Last week, the Obama administration announced some important changes if you’re thinking of buying and living in a Minneapolis duplex. The changes involve Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured […]
September 8, 2014

Why Your Duplex Appraisal May Not Be Good

I saw a terrible duplex appraisal the other day. Not only did it calculate value based on finished square feet (which has nothing to do with […]