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How Evictions Work and How to Avoid Them as a Landlord
I have been a real estate investor for 20 years or so and I have been a part of many evictions. I am also a real estate broker and I used to sell foreclosures for banks. I have been part of evictions for my own properties and for bank-owned properties as well. Read More
List of Bills to Pay When Owning a House: Expenses List Explained
What Are The Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home? There can be several unexpected costs of buying a home when you have never done it before. Some first-time home buyers find this out the hard way. Nobody hands you a list of bills to pay when owning a house. There are...
What is Earnest Deposit Money and How Much Is It?
Earnest Money/House Deposits Explained What is earnest money? How much is earnest deposit money? How does earnest money work? What's the difference between earnest money and down payment funds? These are all common questions that home buyers ask real estate agents...
More Buyers Step Onto The Field, Luring Some Sellers Off The Sidelines
Pending home sales posted their smallest decline since September during the four weeks ending February.Read More
Selling Your Parents House After Death: What to Know
What is an Estate Sale? Are you dealing with selling your parent's home after death? The death of a relative is always brutal for a family. Not only do you have to weather the emotional turmoil that accompanies someone you love passing away, but you also have to deal...
Buying a Home? Here Are 5 Tips for Negotiating
Before negotiating the purchase of a home, you have to look closely at the seller's motivation and the current market conditions. Whether it's a seller's or buyer's market, these tips should help you successfully negotiate a deal on a home. 1. Begin by knowing what...
Home Improvements That Do Not Add Value
Improvements That Could Lower Your Home Value Is it true that some improvements could lower your home's value? How can that be possible? Unfortunately, many people do not realize there are home renovations that decrease property value. Over my thirty-seven years...
Questions to Ask Home Inspectors Before, During, & After The Inspection
What Should I Ask The Home Inspector? Do you know the questions to ask on a home inspection? When most buyers think about questions to ask a home inspector, it's usually about things before they hire them. Questions like: How much do you charge? What exactly do you...
What Is A Condominium Association?
Condominium Homeowners Association Explained Do you know what a condominium association is and how they work? As a Realtor who has been in the business for the past thirty-seven years, one of the questions I often get from buyers is what a condominium association is....
What Are Pocket Listings: Pros and Cons Explained
What is a Pocket Listing in Real Estate Are you wondering what a pocket listing is and how they work? Pocket listings are properties sold "off market" or marketed to potential buyers privately instead of utilizing the multiple listing service (MLS). These non-public...