We tend to get accustomed to smells within our own home, because we spend so much time in it, but guests can sometimes detect things that we can’t. Home odors happen to the best of us, and knowing how to get …
Month: August 2018
Trending – Boomerang Buyers
The term “boomerang buyers” refers to the 10 million Americans who were forced into a foreclosure during the housing market crash and Great Recession between 2007 and 2009. Anyone who is forced into a foreclosure must wait 7 years before …
What Will Increase Home Equity?
Equity is one of the primary reasons to own a home, and it is why real estate is often quoted as a good investment. It is defined as the home’s value and the owner’s total debt to the house, or …
Real Estate Term of the Day – End Loan
An End Loan is a specific type of long-term loan than a borrower uses to pay off a short term loan, such as a construction loan. This loan might be a combined with a construction loan, so that the borrower …
Marketing For Small Real Estate Businesses
If you are a part of a small business, it can feel hard to keep up with big name companies who have a budget for extraordinary marketing efforts. It can be daunting, because the methods that they use to pull …
Will Rising Interest Rates Hurt Investment?
With the Fed planning to raise interest rates again, it is only a matter of time before the cyclical trend kicks in and home sales stall, as buyers are nervous about high rates and increasing mortgages. But, the question is, …
Real Estate Term of the Day – Distressed Sale
A distressed sale is almost exactly what it sounds like, meaning it is when a property or other asset is sold in an urgent manner. These types of sales often lead to a net loss for the seller because the …
3 Properties to Consider for Retirement
Retirement can be a tricky subject, especially when it comes to planning living arrangements and expenses. The easiest option is retiring and staying in the house you already live in, because you’ve already put in the work to own it …
Top Real Estate Tips for 2018
The year is just about half-way over, and several trends have made themselves known for real estate. In a market dominated by lots of demand and little supply, it can be tricky to navigate how to sell a home for …
Real Estate Term of the Day – Land Flip
A Land Flip occurs when a group of buyers comes together to trade pieces of undeveloped land between them. This inflates the property price beyond the market value, and it is considered a fraudulent practice. It is considered fraudulent because, …
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