Whether you are a homeowner or a real estate investor, you may have been watching the market. The past few years have been unusually hot. In many regions, the price increase has been excessive. After the market downturn, many properties are still selling well.

One thing that currently benefits many sellers is the fear of where the market is going. In areas with moderate exchange rates, rising interest rates are forcing some buyers to buy properties before they can afford them. Many consumers worry about overpaying when they wait too long.

While interest rates are rising, they are still at a very low point. They weren't up enough to knock most potential buyers out of the market. Add in new loan programs aimed at lowering your monthly payments and you will find that there aren't a lot of people shying away from buying.

Most buyers buy because they are ready, not when the market is ready.

Are you ready to move on? Do you have substantial equity in your home? Is your home in go ...

Although real estate may seem to be a safe bet for anyone, many investors make the same mistakes. Eliminate these errors from your investment activities and you will be well on your way to accumulate the wealth you want. 

1. Poor search. Most of us do a lot of research when planning our vacation or buying a new TV. If you were buying one worth 100k, you can bet you would do even more research! Well, you should do that when you buy a piece of real estate, too. 

2. Insufficient funding. Real estate investors often like wheels and transactions, and their transactions can have a lot of moving parts. Balloon payments, interest payments only, owner financing, subject to, and many others are ordinary. 

•To make a deal, we can get carried away doing everything in our power. Getting a great price does not always justify the treatment if funding is inadequate. 

3. Trying to do everything yourself. Although all real estate investors try this one time or anothe ...