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First Home Facts

If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.

3 Reasons A Cash Offer Is Really Appealing When You Sell A Home

Posted on November 26, 2019

When you sell a home, potential homebuyers will typically make you an offer that involves a mortgage. But once in a while, a cash offer may come in. In other words, the buyer will offer to give you the entire cost of the home for sale in cash (or more accurately, a check or bank check) rather than in the form of a loan. At first, you may not think the fact that you have a cash offer really matters. [Read More]

Buying A Single-Family Home With The Intent Of Dividing It

Posted on November 26, 2019

Townhomes are becoming very popular. If you're in an area where homes are very in demand, you might consider purchasing a single-family home and then dividing it. There are often more single-family homes for sale, and you can make more substantial rental profits. Here are some things to consider. Take a Look at the Interior If you're going to be creating multiple rentals in a single-family home, you need to have a realistic way to partition it out. [Read More]

Building A Home? How To Prepare Yourself For The Experience

Posted on November 12, 2019

Finally getting to the point where you can build a home from the ground up can be a surreal experience. You may have had a lifelong dream of one day living in a custom-built home, and now that it's finally about to happen, you probably want to dig in, break ground, and get the process started. However, building a great home takes a lot of thought, and it's better to do the planning ahead of time instead of waiting until you're knee-deep in the soil to make changes. [Read More]

The Importance Of Understanding Landlord-Tenant Laws With Rental Properties

Posted on October 28, 2019

If you own just a few rental properties, you might not have any trouble keeping up with keeping the units maintained and rented, but you might have problems understanding landlord-tenant laws. As a landlord, though, it is your responsibility to know the laws and follow them, as you can experience a lot of legal trouble if you break any of these laws in your state. Here are several problems you could encounter if you do not know and follow the landlord-tenant laws in your state. [Read More]