The process of buying a home can be different based on the price range and whether a mortgage is needed. While some things are different, others are similar regardless of price, financing or local customs. Each year, the National Association of REALTORS® surveys buyers and sellers who have purchased or sold in the previous twelve […]
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Invest in Equity Build-up
Equity build-up could be one of the biggest advantages to buying a home. There are two distinct dynamics that take place to make this happen: each house payment applies an amount to reduce the mortgage owed and appreciation causes the value of the home to go up. It is easy to make a projection based […]
America Still Considers Real Estate the Best
35% of respondents, in a recent annual Gallup poll that dates back to 2002, identified real estate as the best long-term investment option compared to 27% who identified stocks. The top choices included real estate, stocks, savings accounts and gold. Even with the remarkable prices of the different U.S. stock indices recorded in 2019 through […]
Determining Property Type
The Internal Revenue Service considers four different types of real estate. Specific types of properties have benefits based on their classification. The determination does not depend on the property itself as much as it depends on how the property is used and what the owner’s intentions are. Principal Residence … a principal residence is the […]
5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point of no return. The veggies and meats have been bought. Guests are already braving busy airports and crowded highways […]
The Top 5 Reasons to Remodel Your Kitchen
If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to give parts of your home a facelift when they start to show their ages. Countertops, flooring, and paint become outdated and you start to realize that your home is due for a remodeling venture. The most popular of home spaces that require remodeling are usually kitchens and […]
Get Leverage Working for You
Leverage is an investment term that describes the use of borrowed funds to control an asset; sometimes referred to as using other people’s money. Borrowed funds can affect the investment in your home positively. For instance, if you had a $100,000 rental property, collected the rents and paid the expenses and had $10,000 left, you […]
Virtual Listing Presentation
Take the hassle out of a long listing presentation and sales pitch when considering selling your home! Our new “Virtual Listing Presentation” is sent to you as a custom link with detailed information you’ll need to know about selling your home in today’s market. This presentation is custom built and put together specifically for you […]
