Tag: Real Estate

Posted on 11/14/2021

There are many variables that make up the fair market value of a property. Because this value depends heavily on the environment and the property itself, it’s crucial in making sure you get the best buying or selling price. Here are some of the biggest things that fair market value affects: Insurance Homeowner’s insurance always uses the fair...

Fair Market Value

Home Buying

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Posted on 05/02/2021

Can You Live in a Property Obtained Through 1031 Exchange?

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels 1031 exchanges are special transactions in which one investment is effectively “swapped” for another. In real estate, this means selling one investment property for another of “like-kind.” This can be an effective and lucrative strategy because it can allow you to defer certain taxes as long as you abide by specific rules...

Real Estate Taxes

1031 Exchange

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Keeping Your Eye On the Prize: How to Set Goals as a Real Estate Investor

Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Whether you're about to sign on your first rental property or already possess a portfolio full of properties that are cash-flowing like crazy, you need this. Time to reframe your mindset, step above the minutiae, and get a panoramic view of the path you're choosing. Why Set Goals? It's easy to get...

Real Estate

Investing

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Is the Market Ready for Me to Invest?

Photo by Edar via Pixabay You’ve been considering an investment in real estate but are you really ready? Putting your money into something you haven’t done your homework on could be detrimental. You may even have all the tools, but are still straddling the fence. How will you know it’s time? Here are a few signs that indicate...

Real Estate

Investing

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Posted on 11/10/2019

Alternatives to Traditional Home Loans

The decision to buy a house is probably the best decision you would ever make. Deciding is the easy part; coming up with the capital to finance the dream is the hard part. Getting a home of your own has its perks, but it can be a daunting process to acquire. Usually, prospective homeowners seek mortgage loans when...

Rent To Own

Loans

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Posted on 09/22/2019

Types of Mortgages Buyers Can Choose From

There are different kinds of mortgages available to prospective homeowners today. The right mortgage for you will depend on a number of factors, including your level of income and credit rating. While there are numerous mortgage products available to buyers today, they will mostly fall under the categories below: FHA-Backed loans Most folks getting a home for the...

Mortgage

Homebuyers

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Posted on 09/08/2019

How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Real Estate Agent

Locating the perfect real estate agent can be a difficult task, as it is usually hard to settle on someone that you can trust with such a big life decision. But, once you have discovered one, it would be useful you make sure your relationship stays sweet. So, maintaining a professional relationship with your real estate agent tells...

Real Estate Agent

Relationship

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Posted on 08/18/2019

Should you get a Home Inspection?

When buying a home, there are so many things to check out before the big signing day. Inspecting a home should be at the top of the list. Home inspections identify problems that may not be obvious to the naked eye. Here are some important things to consider when having your new home inspected. There are different home...

Posted on 07/28/2019

BPO stands for ‘broker price opinion.' It is associated with short sales and foreclosures. BPO involves a process that is almost the same as real estate appraisal but not as complicated. Banks and companies usually hire the services of a real estate broker to prepare an opinion of value for a particular real estate. The representative of the...

Finance

Homebuyers

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Posted on 04/14/2019

5 Factors That Influence Your Home's Value

When you want to sell or buy a property, knowing its value is essential. For sellers, especially, there are higher chances that your home won't outperform other listings if they are of low value. The listing price of a home can even change after an appraisal of its value. Here are some crucial factors that can affect the...

Real Estate

Home Value

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Posted on 03/11/2019

How to Get an Excellent Home Inspection Done

Before you make the final decision to buy any property, one of the best steps to take is to request a home inspection to be done by an experienced home inspector. You probably don't know how to ascertain the quality of the foundation or the condition the electrical wiring is, so having a home inspector conduct a visit...

Buying A Home

Home Inspection

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