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7 Steps to Build Good Credit Before You Buy a Home

Published June 28, 2018

You’re a homebuyer hopeful who has a big dream of buying a home of your own. There’s just one thing left to consider: what’s your credit score like?

7 Things Buyers Should Know Before Buying in a Planned Community

Published June 25, 2018

You’re ready to buy a new home, and you’ve narrowed down your choice to a property within a planned community. Many buyers opt for this unique type of housing option considering all the perks that tend to come with it.

How to Maximize Your Profits on a Fix and Flip

Published June 21, 2018

If you’ve been keeping up with your favorite programs on HGTV, you’ll likely have noticed quite a few shows dedicated to the successful house flipper. Whether it’s “Flip or Flop,” “Fixer Upper,” or “First Time Flippers,” there’s one common theme throughout each episode aired: a handsome profit.

How to Handle an Estate Sale After a Parent Dies

Published June 18, 2018

It’s never easy to lose a parent, but having to deal with the sale of their family home and the contents within it can make things even harder.

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 12 Questions Home Buyers Ask Their Real Estate Agents

Published June 14, 2018

Buying a home – especially for the first time – can be an overwhelming experience. It’s not surprising that buyers tend to have a plethora of questions to ask their agents before they take the plunge.

Reverse Mortgages revisited – Part 2

Published June 13, 2018

There is quite a bit of misunderstanding about reverse mortgages. Basically, a reverse mortgage is an excellent tool which, if used correctly, can be a tremendous asset to older homeowners. So let’s look at some of these

7 Reasons Why Working Without an Agent is a Big Mistake

Published June 11, 2018

With the internet at your disposal, it’s easy to scope out what’s available for sale right now, and with all those Open Houses that take place every weekend, visiting homes for sale on your own is a real possibility.

13 Common Houseplants That Are Dangerous For Your Pets

Published June 7, 2018

Just about every homeowner has a few houseplants in the home to add an element of Mother Nature to the indoors. But while many plants provide a wonderful burst of color and even a sweet scent from their flowers, many of them may actually be toxic to your pets.

Reverse Mortgages Revisited – Part 1

Published June 7, 2018

I’ve spoken with you in the past about reverse mortgages, but I think they are such an important part of retirement planning that it is worthwhile to discuss the subject further. This week we will discuss the specifics of a reverse mortgage. Next time, we will review the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. First, […]

7 Signs There’s a Problem With Your Home’s Crawl Space

Published June 5, 2018

Aside from storing a bunch of your belongings, you probably don’t give your crawl space much thought. But while you might not actually spend any time down there, your crawl space is still an important part of your home that requires some level of attention.