5 Financial Steps to Take Before Investing in Real Estate
If youâve been thinking about investing in real estate, hereâs what you need to do before heading out to shop for properties.
Should You Manage Your Own Vacation Rental?
People have been buying vacation rental properties to generate extra income for decades, but the emergence of Airbnb and other websites that let you book private rooms or entire private homes...
How To Nail Seller Pricing?
When a seller gets ready to list a house on the market, chances are theyâve got dollar signs dancing in their heads, and that might be a problem for an honest real estate agent who doesnât...
What’s a BPO and why would I need one?
There are a lot of acronyms in real estate â and they donât always make sense to people outside of the industry. If youâve heard of a BPO but you arenât sure what it is or why you...
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home
Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several...
The First-Timer’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Investment...
The nice thing about buying a home that you plan to make your primary residence -- even though the search and transaction processes aren't always a cakewalk -- is that you know what you like. When...
16 Common Mistakes That First-Time House-Flippers Make
When you binge-watch a little too much HGTV, it's easy to come to some crazy conclusions. Conclusions like, "House flipping looks easy! I should try it!"
Home Safety Checklist
Look around your home and chances are youâll be able to spot plenty of opportunities to keep your family safe. Here are the top items to make sure you have around the home and are in top shape...
How To Finance Your Vacation Home
Looking for a vacation home just might be more fun than looking for a new everyday home. A key piece of the vacation home puzzle is how to get financing. The good news is that it can be a...
Storm-Proofing Your Home
Whether you live in a flood, hurricane, or tornado zone, you want to make sure your home is ready to stand up to whatever mother nature can hurl its way. The best time to storm-proof your home is...