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Posted on 06/28/2020

Real Estate and Probate: Methods of Holding Title

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you need to decide how you want to hold the title. Many closing agents make an assumption, and that assumption may come back to bite you later in life. In most states, you may title real estate in five ways: sole ownership, joint tenancy with the right...

Probate

Title

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Posted on 06/21/2020

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Tackling projects around the house allows you to boost your skills, saves you money and ensures your home stays in peak condition -- usually. While DIY projects can be safe, successful and rewarding, there are some instances where you're better off leaving the work to a pro. From jobs that are dangerous...

When Not To DIY

DIY Home Repair

Posted on 06/14/2020

Mortgage Perks for First Time Homebuyers

Image by Aline Oliveira from Pixabay If you've been dreaming of buying a home or have started looking at houses and mortgages, you've likely seen ads and information that directly targets the first time home buyer. Buying your first home is a significant milestone and one of the most financially beneficial things you'll ever do, and there are...

Home Loan

First Time Buyer

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Posted on 06/07/2020

How to Choose the Right Property to Flip

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay Making a flip profitable starts with one straightforward requirement: find a great deal. These tips are straightforward but crucial if you want to nail your first flip or your tenth. 1. Spread the Word that You're In The Market By this point you should have a rock star team nailed down--a few...

Buying

Flipping

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Posted on 05/31/2020

Why It Pays to Pay Your Mortgage Twice a Month

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels We all know how hard the beginning of the month can be; it seems like there are a million bills due all at the same time, and one of those bills is usually the most expensive among them all—your mortgage. After you budget for all of your expenses, that gigantic payment can really...

Home Loan

Personal Finance

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Posted on 05/24/2020

How to Refinish Your Bathroom Cabinets

Image by Dorothea Lucia Pietrek from Pixabay Does your bathroom look vintage but not in a cool or trendy sort of way? If so, and you don’t have the resources or time to give your bathroom a complete remodel, you can make some minor changes to your bathroom to freshen it up. For instance, you can plan a...

Painting Tips

Bathroom Update

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Posted on 05/17/2020

Should You Rent from a Property Manager or Property Owner?

Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay When inquiring about renting a home or condominium, you may not immediately be aware if the property is being self-managed by the owner or by a property manager or management firm that the owner has hired. There are some benefits and downsides to each. You should first ask who and...

Renting

Property Management

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Posted on 05/10/2020

Signs You Need a New Roof

Photo by David McBee from Pexels For most homeowners, the last thing they’re worried about is the physical roof over their heads. That is until their roof starts leaking after a storm. Once the water is pouring down and you’re forced to bring out buckets, you’re likely to curse yourself for not thinking about roof maintenance sooner. So,...

New Roof

Roof Inspection

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Vinyl Siding for Your Home

Image by Marina Pousheva from Shutterstock One of the clear benefits of siding is to protect both the exterior and interior of the home. This protection is mainly against harsh elements. There are many siding options from which to choose, but the standard siding choice is vinyl siding. Homeowners looking to add this feature to their home will...

Benefits Of Vinyl Siding

Vinyl Siding

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Posted on 04/26/2020

How Often Should You Check Your Credit Scores?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

Credit Score

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Steps to Submitting an Offer

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay You and your agent invested hours, days, weeks and even months searching for the right house. Time spent visiting open houses. But now all your efforts pay off. You’ve found the one. It’s the right size, the right neighborhood and within the budget parameters. This is the home of your dreams. It’s time...

Buying

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Are You Promoting Your California Luxury House Effectively?

After you list a luxury home in San Francisco, Sacramento or any other California city or town, it is important to promote your residence effectively. Otherwise, it may be tough to stir up interest in your Golden State luxury house. Ultimately, there are many things you can do to showcase your California luxury house's full potential to the right...

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