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Part of the process of remodeling your home includes finding out what your return on investment (ROI) will be. There are some projects you should never sink your teeth into because you’ll lose money on it. However, there are others that provide a pretty good ROI. Every year, Remodeling’s Cost vs....

If you are self-employed, either as a freelancer or as the owner of your own business, your income can fluctuate greatly from year to year. That can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage, although there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Here are three tips for securin...

The first thing a buyer notices when they pull up to a home is the curb appeal. The home’s exterior including the siding, windows, garage door, front door and roof as well as the landscaping, decks and patios all need to show well!More ShowingsHaving great curb appeal will create more showings on...

If you are looking to buy a home, then you should consider getting preapproved before you even begin your search. There are some benefits of getting preapproved as well as drawbacks for failing to do so.Benefit of Getting Preapproved. Having a preapproval letter attached to your offer can go a lo...

Selling a home is no easy feat. There are many factors to consider for a successful outcome, including finding a good realtor, repairing or replacing broken things in the home, and getting all the home’s paperwork together.The most crucial step towards selling a home, however, is deciding how to ...

One of the smartest decisions a home buyer can make is to purchase a multi family home as his primary residence. A multi family home is considered a two family, three family or four family property. These are sometimes referred to as duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes. While the purchase of a sin...

Some homeowners feel they can sell their home on their own since they know their home better than anyone else. Others feel they are contract savvy so they can handle the purchase agreement and disclosures required to complete a sale. Still others feel they cannot afford the real estate commission...

So you are looking for a new home, maybe even your first home, and you come across a house that is in a bank's name and you are told it has been foreclosed. The price is incredibly low and you are wondering, what is the catch? A foreclosure can be a good investment for a buyer. Unfortunately it w...

Homeowners often renovate their homes to create enjoyment today with hopes of adding value that they can realize in the future. Not every home improvement project will increase the value or sale ability of a home though. Some projects may even hurt a property's chance of selling. Here are a few h...

You are ready to make the big move. You are going to purchase a home and you are asking yourself if you need to employ a real estate agent. You are worrying about the grueling process of finding the right agent so you ask yourself if you should go through the process of buying a home on your own....