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Identifying Valuable Income Properties

After meeting with a financial counselor, I realized that there were some issues with my long-term plan. It occurred to me that we needed to invest in some real property, or else we could be left wondering what to do about retirement. Fortunately, I was able to do a lot of research before the market got hot that spring, and I found several potential properties that would work for my income. After investing in a four plex, it was nice to see how much better things became financially. Check out this blog to learn more about real estate and investing.

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2 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Home

25 September 2018
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Owning a home is a dream for many, but with proper understanding and patience, owning a home can be a dream that comes true. Unfortunately, many buyers are not prepared for the stress involved with securing a mortgage and closing on a home. By avoiding these mistakes, you can make the process of buying a home less stressful, more affordable, and an overall better investment. Not Getting Preapproved If you are like most buyers, you will need a mortgage to buy a house. Read More …

Things You Might Not Know About Buying A House

25 September 2018
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Buying your very first house is an event you might be very excited about, yet there are probably a lot of things you do not know about buying a house if you have never done this before. It's important to fully understand the process as you begin looking for a house to buy, and here are several things you might not know about the process of buying a house. Understand That There Is a Lot of Paperwork Read More …

Making The Most Of An Open House Visit

24 September 2018
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

A real estate open house gives you a great opportunity to learn more about a house and whether it fits your needs. However, this is only possible if you know what to do during the open house. Here are a few tips on how to benefit from an open house: Take Notes Take your notebook with you when you go to an open house. There will be lots of things to see and lots of questions to ask; you shouldn't expect to recall them all from memory. Read More …

Tips To Help Your Next Home Purchase Be More Successful

24 September 2018
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Buying a home is an important decision and one that requires a great deal of planning. To help you be prepared, here are some recommendations to boost your success when searching for and buying your next home. Set a Budget and Stick to It Before you begin the home search, it is recommended to find out what you can afford and make a budget to fit within your finances. A good starting point is looking at how much you pay for housing or rent now and look at any additional income you have that you could apply toward your mortgage payment. Read More …

4 Ways To Add Storage To Your Open Floor Plan When Building

24 September 2018
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

If you are building your home, you have the advantage of being able to make changes to the floor plan and tailor a lot of the design to your personal taste. One of the most important parts of a home that some people can overlook is adding storage to a home, especially when working with an open floor plan. Without walls, it's harder to have built-in shelves or cabinets. When planning with your home builder, here are some storage ideas you can incorporate into your floor plan and finished design. Read More …