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How to Avoid Common Property Buying Pitfalls
How to Avoid Common Property Buying Pitfalls When buying property, it's essential to be aware of common pitfalls that can lead to costly mistakes or...
Should You Buy and Hold Real Estate or Flip Properties?
Flipping Houses vs. Rental Properties Should You Buy and Hold Real Estate or Flip Properties? The question of whether flipping or buying and holding real estate is the best strategy for investing in property doesn't have one correct answer. Instead, choosing one...
What is the fair market value of a home?
What is the fair market value of a home? Fair market value (or "FMV") is an estimate of the price that a home would sell for on the open market. When fair market value is estimated, it is assumed that the buyer and the seller are both reasonably well-informed...
Reasons to buy a home with a Realtor’s help
Reasons to buy a home with a Realtor’s help. You might be hesitating to work with realtors because you don’t want to be saddled with Realtor fees, but typically, buyers don’t pay a real estate agent’s commission — sellers do. The fact is, many homebuyers use a...
U.S. Cities Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest
U.S. Cities Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest. COVID-19 has brought tremendous volatility to many economic sectors, and one area where the effects have been felt most strongly is real estate. In most areas, the onset of the pandemic last spring temporarily...
Home Values in Already Hot U.S. Market to Surge 14% This Year
Home Values in Already Hot U.S. Market to Surge 14% This Year, Zillow Says. Tampa and Jacksonville in Florida and Raleigh in North Carolina are projected to be most in-demand. Homebuyers hoping for relief from skyrocketing prices aren’t likely to get any in 2022,...
Pros and Cons of Remodeling Your First Home
Pros and Cons of Remodeling Your First Home. Buying a new home is an exciting prospect, especially if it is your first home. As a first time home buyer, you may be mulling over possibilities, including whether to purchase a fixer-upper or choosing a home that...