So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to make a killing in the real estate market. Good for you! Now you just have to figure out how you’re going to do it. In almost every case, would-be sellers have to prepare their homes for the market. That means fixing any number of issues or adding additional...
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Rising Interest Rates: What do They Mean for You as an Investor?
You may have heard talk of rising interest rates on the news, or seen it in the financial times. However, it’s entirely possible that you aren’t clear on the ramifications this may have for your investment strategies. What do rising interest rates mean for you when you want to invest your money? There are several...
Top 8 Issues Found In Home Inspections
When selling your home there is a good chance that the buyer will request a home inspection. Having too many issues in the home inspection report could send up red flags to the buyer that causes them to back out of the deal. Many of the issues found in home inspections can be remedied beforehand...
10 Things To Get Rid Of This Spring
Many of the sellers we buy homes from have lived in their homes for decades. As you can guess, that means decades of accumulated stuff. Because of this, we always give sellers the opportunity to clean out or pack up all their items and close the sale when they’re ready. Throwing out items can be...
3 Reasons to Buy a Home Before 2017 Ends
Thinking of buying a house soon? Check out this article from Realtor.com on why you may want to buy before the end of 2017. Buying a house in 2017 will feel kind of like you’ve jumped onto the subway just as the doors were closing. Your heart’s pounding and you’re winded from the race, but you...
Brighten Up Your Bathroom
Want to refresh your home this spring? Try brightening up your bathroom! A bathroom that is bright and clean can make your whole house feel fresh and relaxing. Freshen up the look of your bathroom by following these simple tips. Scrub Everything! This may seem like a no-brainer but the first step to a bright...
The Do's and Don'ts of Home Buying
Buying a home, let alone your first home is a stressful process. To make it a little easier we’ve created an infographic to break down some common do’s and don’ts of home buying. ...
8 Tips To Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
When people think of updating their home, they usually think about interior fixes such as new appliances, paint, and flooring. Homeowners too often forget about updating the exterior, but the truth is your home needs curb appeal too. What’s the point of updating the interior if you can’t even get people in the front door?...
6 Different Ways to Budget Your Money
When it comes to how you budget your money, there’s really no right or wrong way to do it. As long as you’re tracking your expenses and income in some way or another, you should succeed. I know that goes against common financial advice, but budgeting in its traditional form didn’t work for me, and I...
How to Save Money when Moving
Nobody likes moving. The process can be so inconvenient and stressful that it almost seems worth staying in your apartment for another year, despite the continued presence of the things that made you want to leave in the first place. Moving can also be really, really expensive. Unless you’re being reimbursed for moving expenses, chances...