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If you’re in the market for a fixer-upper, chances are your competition is slim. That’s great news because it means the odds for scoring a sweet deal are in your favor. But buying a fixer-upper can be a double-edged sword. You could either find yourself neck-deep in a money pit or sitting on top of […]

In recent years there has been a lot written about millennials and their impact on the housing market. Because of this, there are also a lot of misconceptions about what this generation wants from a home. To start, it’s important to know that there are more than 71 millennials, which are defined as those aged […]

It’s not easy to decide whether you should remodel your home or it makes more sense to move. But if you’re asking the question, chances are you’ll be better off making some kind of change. Maybe your home no longer fits your family’s needs, or perhaps it’s showing signs of age. A home renovation might […]

Buying a home is difficult, but try selling your home and buying another at the same time. On a level of difficulty, this is the gymnastics balance beam of homeownership. There are about 86 million homeowners in America. If you’re one of them, and you need to move, there’s a reasonable chance you’ll find yourself […]

Many projects do add value to your home, and improve your family’s quality of life. By working on these projects now, you can enjoy the benefits and updates. 1. Remodeling the Kitchen Most people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, and because of this, updates in this room pay off. According […]

These days, staging your home to sell is almost as essential as making the beds before a viewing. A few decades ago, buyers were used to seeing empty interiors or owners’ personal belongings. Now, the tides have shifted in favor of creating model-like interiors that are suitable for all tastes. In some markets, staging is […]

For various reasons, consumers often want to know the value of a home. Zillow is a popular site that consumers often use for that purpose. Zillow’s estimates, termed “Zestimates,” are steadily becoming a household term when discussing the value of a home. As a homeowner, you may want to inquire about the change in your […]

There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to […]

It is no secret that owning a quality rental property can completely transform your portfolio. Not only does it give you the ability to generate monthly cash flow but you can also realize long term appreciation.  As obvious as this may be not every investor is willing to pursue rental properties.  They are influenced by […]

Owning a rental property should be viewed as a long term investment. If you take care of the property it will produce income for years to come.  As apparent as this may be not every landlord is willing to go the extra mile.  They would rather allocate any extra cash flow to other areas of […]