How location can affect home value
The factors that can influence the market value of a home are myriad, but one of the most influential is going to be its location. What the home is close to, and far from, can have a powerful effect on [...]
Tips to make money “flipping” houses
Of all the investment vehicles out there, real estate is arguably one of the most accessible. Everything around us is real estate, in one form or another, and investing in it simply requires that one obtain some measure of [...]
Help! My tenant moved out and left a bunch of stuff behind!
Renting out a home you own will likely result in a wide range of experiences unique to you and the tenants you have. One experience that’s pretty common, though, is the one that involves a tenant vacating the property [...]
Money-making tips for that extra room
The cold, hard truth is that life is getting more expensive for all of us, and wages aren’t necessarily increasing at the right rate to meet that demand. For many, this cost/wage disparity leads them to ask for raises, [...]
Quickly enhance your home’s value with landscaping
The word “value” has a literal definition and an abstract one. The first, obvious definition of value is the amount of real, actual money your home is worth. The second definition is going to be how much appreciation a [...]
Thinking of purchasing a condo?
Condominiums are a hot commodity in markets across the country these days, and it really isn’t too difficult to see why. A condo is a cross between a single-family home and an apartment. On the one hand, when you [...]
Common turn-offs for home buyers
So, you're getting a lot of attention from potential buyers who come in to see your home, but for some reason the offers just aren't following. What could be wrong? The answer to that, unfortunately, are a lot of [...]
Easily avoidable home-selling mistakes
Whether it's your first time selling a home, or you're a real estate veteran unloading a project house for a tidy profit, mistakes can be made that lead to increased costs on your end – if not the loss [...]
The appraisal process: How does it work?
When you want to set the asking price for your home you can either have the bank appraise it, have your real estate agent help you, or both. Regardless, arriving at an accurate price is absolutely vital. Too high and [...]
Do I need a real estate agent?
Selling your home isn't like selling your car. If you've decided to move, slapping a “For Sale” sign on the front of your house, taking some pictures and throwing an ad up on craigslist isn't going to get you [...]