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Interested in owning a rental property? Many investors who are interested in trying out real estate management balk at the idea of running a residential rental. After all, long-term tenant relationships can get messy, and it’s a lot to dive into blind. Fortunately, vacation rentals give you an opportunity to test the waters. You can practice picking a property, managing …
You’ve decided it’s time to upsize, downsize, or just get a fresh start in a new location. The logical next step in the moving process is to prepare your home to sell and get it out on the market right? Usually this is the process, but you may also be thinking, “what if we keep the home and use it …
Have you been feeling stressed out lately? You’re not alone. The majority of Americans report feeling more stress over the last few months than usual, even if they have not been personally touched by Coronavirus. Even if you are not a healthcare worker or other essential worker, chances are good you are navigating a new version of work-life balance, and …
It’s a standard part of the process with every home purchase – having a thorough home inspection conducted buy a reliable inspection company. If you overlook the inspection, you could end up purchasing an endless money pit, full of serious issues that are not easily seen by the untrained eye. When you receive your home inspection report, you should immediately …
You consider your dog a member of the family. Your cat brings you endless joy. Your parakeet’s morning chirps are music to your ears. If you feel this way about your pets, you may assume everyone else does as well. While the pet ownership rate in the United States is at 67% of homes, just because a potential buyer has …
An important step in house hunting is working with lenders on securing your mortgage pre-approval, and from the beginning you will likely hear the terms “fixed” and “adjustable” when it comes to your possible interest rates. Today we’re going to look at the differences between the two. First of all, an interest rate is the cost of borrowing money. Very …
Your HVAC system is designed to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and if you’re lucky, it will never let you down! The system has other functions though, such as helping maintain your home’s air quality and the moisture balance of your home, and while you may not realize how it is helping these …
The summer storm season is in full swing, so now is a good time to consider whether or not you need flood insurance. Many people assume that any and all water damage that can occur in and around their home will be automatically covered by their homeowner’s insurance policy, but that is not always the case. Flood damage and water …
Maybe you’ve recently purchased a fixer-upper and you’re ready to turn it into your dream home. Or, perhaps you purchased your dream home years ago and over time it has turned into somewhat of a fixer-upper. Regardless of the reason for your repairs, you may find yourself needing a home renovation loan to complete the work. Renovation loans can come …
