While the first year as a real estate agent can be daunting, and it might feel like you can never launch your business off the ground, there is a reason to stick with it. According to the 2018 Real Estate Agent Income Guide, most real estate agents can double their income after their first year. Income continues to grow for agents and brokers as they …
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Outdoor space is popping up on more and more homebuyer wish-lists, so homes with patios are selling quickly and many new homes are being built with them. Almost 59% of new homes started in 2017 included patios, making them more popular than decks and almost as popular as porches. The areas in the U.S. where patios have grown the most in popularity are the West …
This term comes up most frequently in conversations surrounding condos or townhouse communities, and they refer to properties of a unit that belong to the HOA and not to the tenant. They are usually features that are a part of a condominium, but are not the sole property of the tenant. These can include things like outer doors, windows, and balconies. They can also include …
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Vacation homes can be a great investment, and provide you with some very necessary relaxation and family-bonding time. But, another thing they are very good for is bringing in an extra source of income, especially if you are spending most of the year renting it out. The biggest question is, if you are looking to get a vacation home primarily for the ROI you …
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Amazon has released its list of 20 finalist cities as it searches for a site for its second headquarters. Whichever city Amazon decides to land in will be very lucky indeed, as the boost to their economy and the influx of new tech jobs will thrust them into the spotlight for young professionals looking to enter the industry or work for a high profile company. …
Retiring can be an opportunity to change your life, whether that means exploring a new hobby that has always captured your interest or traveling to places you’ve always wanted to go. But, have you ever considered it as an opportunity to move to a new city? If you have, a report from US News and World Report evaluated the country’s 100 largest metro areas to …
Tenancy at will, or real estate at will, is a tenancy that is not dictated by a lease or contract. This type of arrangement is usually reached between an owner and a lessee, and can be terminated at any point by either party since there is no contractual obligations. There is also nothing to specify length of stay for the tenant or exchange of payment. …
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According to recent research, home prices across the country will continue to appreciate over the next 12 months by as much as 5%. States on the West Coast are expected to appreciate the most, with prices expected to rise anywhere from 9-12% over the next year. But, there are also some metro areas that are spiking in popularity on the East Coast and Midwest. …