September 4, 2019
Whether you need to remove a stain or refresh the space, bleaching hardwood can get you results. Bleaching hardwood floors is a chemical process to lighten the color of the wood. Sometimes your hardwood floors become discolored with age or accidental stains. Occasionally, homeowners choose to lighten their floors in preparation for special finishes, such […]
August 28, 2019
New year, new housing market. Here’s how to navigate 2019. If you’re revving up to buy a house in the next 12 months—or trying to decide if it’s the right time for you—a little inside info will help you make your best moves. The housing market made some big changes in 2018 as the rise […]
August 21, 2019
Need a crash course on real estate terms? This glossary will get you started. DTI, PMI, LTV … TBH, it can be hard to keep all this stuff straight. This lexicon of real estate terms and acronyms will help you speak the language like a pro. Appraisal management company (AMC): An institution operated independently of […]
August 18, 2019
Getting approved for a loan is much different than it was a decade ago. In the past there were multiple options and programs for every different income type and down payment. Today there is much more documentation required and everything is much more scrutinized. A seemingly innocent document requested at the 11th hour could cause the […]
July 1, 2019
There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to roll […]
June 24, 2019
Behind any good real estate investor is a reliable contractor. Whether your business is built on flipping houses or buying investment properties, a quality contractor is essential. They will help keep your project moving in the right direction and cut off potential problems before they get too big. They will handle everything from simple maintenance […]
June 23, 2019
Whether you just moved in or you’ve lived in your home for decades, getting and staying organized is no easy feat. It’s no wonder shows like Tidying Up with Marie Kondu are smash hits, but if the Kondu method isn’t sparking joy for you, try these tips from Zillow. View original content more articles like […]
June 19, 2019
Are you thinking about selling your home? Perhaps a new job in another city is on the horizon or maybe you’d like to downsize now that kids have all left home. No matter your reason, the task can feel daunting! Our friends at Zillow have a great quiz to help decide. And if it’s time […]
June 12, 2019
Selling a home? Which offer will you accept? When you put your home up for sale you’ll attract all types of offers. The most notable difference between these offers is normally financing, and how buyers intend to pay for their purchase. So what types of bids might you get? Which are the best choices for […]
June 5, 2019
The real estate investing business is full of misinformation. With the business growing in popularity over the years more people have become “experts.” With the influx of information, theories and rationale it is difficult to decipher what is real and what is fake. If the person providing the information is passionate enough it is easy […]