The real estate industry can be difficult to get into due to its highly lucrative and risky aspects. It is important that you are familiar with the industry before jumping in to ensure that you will be able to obtain the ROI you are seeking. Research is Key There are many ways to gain...
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Can I buy a home as a single parent? In the long run, owning a home is cheaper than renting. Rental prices are on the rise and mortgages can be obtained for monthly payments that can be even lower than average rental prices in many areas. Also, your mortgage payments build equity each month,...
READ MOREMy House Flooded. How to Dry it Out and Find Signs of Mold
2019 has been one of the worst years for flooding on record. Most of the Midwest has been hit with higher than usual water levels and many homes have been damaged. If your home has sustained damage and like many, you don’t have adequate flood insurance, you might find yourself at a loss as...
READ MOREHow to Stop a Foreclosure
It is never anyone’s goal to experience a foreclosure, but unexpected circumstances can lead to missed mortgage payments and the danger of foreclosing on your home. Fortunately, if you are in the beginning stages you still may have the opportunity to stop foreclosure on your home. Using one of the strategies that teach you...
READ MOREHow to do a Tenant Background Check
Thinking about buying an investment property to rent? Do you already own a rental property and are looking for the best way to assure that your renters are qualified? A tenant background check will help to assure that your potential renter will be able to make their payments, and you will not be left...
READ MOREHow to Sell Parents House After Death
Your parents have decided to downsize and now it is time to sell their home, and that task has been left up to you and/or your siblings. Selling your parent’s house can be a daunting and complicated task, but it doesn’t need to be. The key to selling your parent’s home is to go...
READ MOREOur Guide to Downsizing
Is your house teeming with stuff? It is amazing how much we accumulate over time, from items which we use all the time and are valuable to those things that we keep just in case. While moving at any phase of life is a headache, it can be even more overwhelming to make that...
READ MOREHow Much Does it Cost to Sell a House?
Turn on any HGTV show and it is clear that selling a house means that your home must look like something out of a Crate and Barrel catalog. The perfect kitchen and perfect bathrooms are a must, all in an effort to create a dreamlike setting. If your house is not picture perfect in...
READ MORETop 5 Tips for Transitioning into Senior Living
Thinking back to buying your first home, it was so exciting and you had such big plans. You may not have had a lot of furniture or resources but you made your new house into your home. You painted the walls, decorated, and began filling the space with everything you own. You worked away...
READ MORE10 Common Home Inspection Problems
Faulty Wiring Worn or outdated systems and homeowner additions are the most common defects, especially in older homes. Electrical system problems are safety related and require immediate attention. Roof Problems Improperly installed and aged surfaces occur frequently. Often times there are poorly installed or missing flashing at transition areas. Repairs may be simple or...
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