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The 5 Keys to Hosting a Successful Open House

The 5 Keys to Hosting a Successful Open House

December 18, 2015

When selling a home, the open house is one of the most important parts of the process. And whether you’re selling the home on your own or using an agent, it’s critical that you’re involved. Unfortunately, many agents and sellers blow this opportunity to attract leads and motivate buyers. Don’t let that be the case… [Read More]

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6 Tips to Negotiate Like a Pro in the Home Selling Process

December 10, 2015

Some of the biggest mistakes made in real estate happen during the negotiation process. Sometimes, the buyer is too stubborn and the seller caves too easily, or sometimes the seller is too stubborn and loses the buyer completely. The housing market is better than it’s been in years, but you don’t want to take any… [Read More]

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A Seller’s Guide to the Home Inspection Process

November 19, 2015

For sellers (and first-time sellers in particular) home inspections can be frightening. What will the inspector find? What impact will a potential defect have on the sale price? Will the seller back out? Am I being treated fairly? These are questions everyone asks, so you shouldn’t be alarmed.

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11 Signs That the Housing Market Is Up

November 10, 2015

Real estate investments can be highly lucrative or total flops. It all depends on the housing market and your ability to track it. It’s important to keep a close eye on the trends and activity over the last several years if you want an accurate depiction of how the market is performing.

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7 Tips for Negotiating the Best Possible Home Purchase Price

November 6, 2015

Under most circumstances, a home purchase is the single biggest transaction you will make in your lifetime. It involves lots of money changing hands, piles of paperwork and legal documents, and plenty of negotiation.

4 Mistakes that Slow Down the Home Sales Process

4 Mistakes that Slow Down the Home Sales Process

November 2, 2015

As the real estate market has picked up, especially over the past 12 months, some sellers have automatically assumed their property will sell within days of going on the market. This might be the case in certain markets, but you can’t afford to take it for granted. Particularly if you commit certain mistakes, you can… [Read More]

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Top Features Families Look For When Buying A Home

October 28, 2015

One of the most common reasons that people move from an apartment to a home is the arrival of children, but young parents often aren’t in a position to buy a home, so they turn to rentals. This can be great news for landlords, but it can mean a change in tactics. To rent to… [Read More]

Best-Kept Secrets for Selling a Home Fast

15 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling a Home Fast

October 14, 2015

When it’s time to let go of your investment property, you want to make a fast sale but get your money’s worth. Closing a speedy real estate sale that also turns a profit doesn’t have to be a distant dream. You just need to know the secrets to selling a home quickly. Try some of… [Read More]

Tips and Tricks for Paying Off Your Rental Property’s Mortgage Quicker

Tips and Tricks for Paying Off Your Rental Property’s Mortgage Quicker

October 1, 2015

Across the country, millions of Americans own their homes outright. In other words, they no longer pay mortgage payments or owe a single penny to the bank – it’s 100 percent theirs. For many people, this is the chief goal for financial freedom. But what about real estate investors? As a landlord, how much bigger… [Read More]

Why Hire a Property Manager?

Why Hire a Property Manager?

July 16, 2014

Are you tired of being forced to sell your home every time you relocate for a temporary job assignment? Do you feel as if your current investments aren’t working hard enough for you? It may be time to think about leasing your home with the helpful support of a professional property manager.