Depending on the state where you’re buying a home, laws related to agency and real estate representation can be different. The real estate agent you’re working with will probably not be your agent in the legal sense of the term in most states. They will be called something like a representative or some other term […]
One thing that the housing and mortgage crash that began in late 2006 made clear was that a home isn’t going to be a financial investment in the future. While your parents or grandparents may have purchased a home decades ago and they’re sitting on major equity, that’s going to be much more of a […]
Buying a home is often the most significant financial transaction in life; at least until the next home purchase. With most mortgages financed at a fixed interest rate over 30 years, it’s also a transaction that’s going to be a part of life for a long time. If there is a tool or strategy that […]
Single-family rental real estate investment is gaining in popularity among individual investors who want to move some or all of their assets from riskier strategies and asset classes. It doesn’t hurt to know that many multi-millionaires and billionaires became rich through real estate investing. If you have an interest in buying rental homes, you’ve undoubtedly […]
Are you thinking of buying real estate in 2020? If so, you’re probably wondering what real estate predictions and trends are forecasted for this turn-of-decade year. 2019 has been fairly good to sellers in many locales, with high demand for housing and limited supply of houses on the market in many places. Lower-priced “starter” homes […]
When you are hiring movers, you are concerned about your items, the moving company’s reputation, and the cost of professional movers. You’re making sure that they are licensed and that you are only taking the items with you that you want in your new home – you want to be sure to sell or donate […]
If you’re planning a big move, you’re likely considering hiring professional movers for your new start. This is a great idea because it puts your mind at ease and allows you to focus on things like transferring medical records, arranging for pet care, speaking to utility companies – all things that you can’t delegate out […]
Florida is a grand destination/dream home state for many – and it’s easy to see why! Most of Florida has very mild winters, and their summer season is about nine months long. It’s full of beautiful beaches, which is perfect for all types of hobbyists and athletes – offering an array of fishing, snorkeling, surfing, […]
You’re in Florida, either living in your dream home or trying to sell someone else’s dream home. How can you capture the fun and feel of the holiday when you’re in eighty degree temperatures? Because many people in Florida haven’t necessarily lived in Florida all their lives, this warm holiday season may seem a bit […]
Buying a home is a time of tremendous excitement and opportunity – but it should also be a time that you prepare for in advance so that you will not experience many bumps in the road, and will be far more likely to actually snag that house of your dreams! Although it is tempting to […]