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The sooner you say something, the better. Whether you found a better house for you or you discovered a red flag, there are plenty of reasons that you might wonder how to back out of a real estate deal. But with all of the paperwork and people involved, it may feel like you don’t have […]

You’ve finally found the house of your dreams. There’s only one problem: you aren’t alone. Seems another family (or several) thinks your dream home is perfect for them, too. Getting ready to make an offer on a home can be stressful even under the best of circumstances. But when others are also interested in the same property, […]

Buying or selling a home can be intimidating, and lots of money is at stake. Use a comparative market analysis to formulate a smart strategy. If you are getting ready to buy or sell a house, it’s to your benefit to do your research. Knowing as much as possible about the local market—and recent sales or […]

The rate of home flipping in the U.S. plunged almost to a four-year low in the second quarter as the number of distressed or low-priced homes dropped, according to a new report by real estate data firm ATTOM Data Solutions. A flip is defined as a home that has been sold more than once in […]

Working with a real estate agent is par for the course when buying or selling a home, so it’s good to know how they get paid for their real estate commission, what specific duties they should or shouldn’t be involved in, and their role in helping you into the home and neighborhood that best suits your lifestyle. […]

Your debt-to-income ratio is an easy but important calculation. When getting financially prepared to apply for their first mortgage, people tend to focus on one thing: their credit. And it’s true that building good credit is an important part of scoring a great mortgage — but it’s not the whole story. Having a good debt-to-income ratio is […]

Smart investment moves can boost your rental property income. Anyone who has dropped a rent check in the mail has likely asked themselves the same question: What would it be like to be the person cashing rental payments instead of making them?  Renting out a property to tenants is one way to invest, but if you want […]

  Watch out real estate investors – the Z Apocalypse is here. Zillow has announced major expansion plans and advances into new sectors of the industry. How can real estate investors prep, survive and thrive?   Zillow’s New Moves If you thought Zillow was already a pain for standing out online and the deals it […]

All just wanted to give you a brief update on the Haversham Rehab.  It is progressing along as scheduled and we have already hung our sign up in preparation for putting it on the market. I will work on a new video update on the progress for those who are following the videos. If your […]

                                          Maintain these often-overlooked things now to avoid paying dearly later. You’ve finally closed on your new home and are walking away with the keys. Score! Congratulations! But, wait. If you are a former renter […]