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Whether you’re planning to sell or refinance, a home appraisal is a necessary step in determining the true value of your home. This means your home should be in the best possible condition, so it will be appraised at the highest potential value. While it may be tempting to swing for the fences with big-ticket […]

Re-Caulk Baseboards Refill gaps between the wall and trim with caulk to make baseboards easier to dust.2. Control weeds:   Control weeds: Use a taproot weeder—or even an old fork in a pinch—to help extract root systems from the soil so plants, such as dandelions, can’t regrow.   Overhaul the junk drawer: Try adding an […]

A lot has changed in just a few months, and for many that includes the idea of what a ‘dream home’ looks like. Not long ago, buyers were showing preference toward smaller homes and open concept spaces conducive to gathering. After a few months cooped up inside, those features don’t seem so appealing – and […]

As the coronavirus pandemic destroys the stock market and shuts down the global economy, American homeowners and realtors are afraid of returning to a housing market crash akin to that which occurred in 2008. Fortunately, there’s no need to fear. The real estate market will recover relatively quickly after the pandemic passes. Read on to […]

Renovating your rental properties can be an expensive, time consuming undertaking, depending on the particular renovations. If you are debating whether or not to undergo renovations, ask yourself these four questions: Will the renovations allow me to raise the rents? Though pricey upfront, if you are able to increase your rent, in the long-term ROI […]

If so and you haven’t made any recent updates, now is the time to do them. A good rule of thumb is that every 5 to 10 years you should complete these 4 updates: New Flooring This is especially true for carpet, which arguably should be replaced more often than every decade, depending on the […]

Are you wanting to sell a property that is tenant-occupied? Here are a could of suggestions to help you identify your buyer pool. According to NOLO, while you can sell your tenant-occupied property, almost all U.S. jurisdictions give tenants the right to remain on the property through the end of the lease. So how does that work? Simply put, […]

Are you interested in earning rental income but aren’t sure where to start? From property location to lease lengths, there are so many variables to consider when purchasing or listing a rental unit. Among these opportunities is the ability to own and operate an Airbnb rental property. Airbnb is a platform that allows property owners […]

There is more than one way to fund a property. In fact, each stage has its own type of financing. Which is right for you? Consider how you can connect your own buyers with the right money for the next step and make everything run more smoothly. 1. Seller Financing Both on the front end […]

With mortgage interest rates at lows that haven’t been seen in years, many people have or already trying to take advantage of these rates. Some, are running into issues with qualifying for Loans with lenders as they have a High Debt to Income Ratio.  If this is your situation, Here are 5 options for people […]