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Homebuyers
January 18, 2024

What You Need to Know About Bank-Owned Homes

As we navigate the dynamic landscape of the 2024 real estate market, one thing to consider is the presence of bank-owned homes, known as real estate-owned (REO) properties.

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Homebuyers
April 7, 2021

Real Estate Investing 101

At some point, you've probably heard some talk about investing in real estate, and you may have wondered if it was right for you.

Homebuyers
December 21, 2020

Home Flipping Is Less Popular, But It's Never Been More Profitable

Despite how hot the housing market is right now, one area of housing isn't quite as popular these days: home flipping. A new report shows that home flipping is declining in popularity, but that decline is in spite of the fact that it's never been more profitable to flip a house.

Homebuyers
September 23, 2020

Mortgage Differences with Second Home vs. Investment Property

When buying a house, one of the main questions your lender will ask is whether the property will be a primary residence, a second home, or an investment property.

Homebuyers
July 17, 2019

2019 Best Cities to Invest In

Investing in real estate can be a successful way to boost your net worth if you know where and how to invest. If you are looking for a good location to put your money, consider these 10 cities.

Homebuyers
January 16, 2019

Investment Properties: Build Your Business by Upping Your Knowledge

Housing prices continue to rise, giving current homeowners large chunks of equity they may not have had access to before. With services such as Airbnb and VRBO more popular than ever, many homeowners are testing the waters in the realm of real estate investment.

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Homebuyers
July 18, 2018

To Market, To Market: Prepping Your Vacation Home to Rent

With the increased popularity of private accommodations, a market that grew 11% in 2016 and is expected to total $36.6 billion by 2018, you might be considering listing your family's vacation home to generate some added income from this trend. Before you start welcoming short-stay renters, here are some tips that can help make the process go more smoothly.

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Homebuyers
July 13, 2018

When Buying a Flip, Beware of Sudden, Sharp and Showy Improvements

Flipping houses is an age-old way for hard-working contractors and handy, do-it-yourself-types to make good money. Done right and with integrity, flippers can help even turn around declining neighborhoods and increase overall property values.