The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home
Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several "hidden"...
16 Common Mistakes That First-Time House-Flippers Make
Before you jump into your very first home flip, make sure you know what common mistakes first-time flippers are in danger of making so that you can avoid the same fate.
The First-Timer’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Investment Property
Here's what you need to know about buying an investment property if that's always been a dream (and even if it hasn't)?
How Can an Agent Help Me Fix and Flip a Home?
Whether you're fixing and flipping in an area you know intimately or a new region where you're not as familiar, agents can help you understand fair market value, identify which fixtures and finishes are going...
11 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Second Home
If you're thinking about buying a second home for vacation or rental purposes, then you'll need to do some homework before you get serious about shopping. Here are 11 questions that you should ask (and answer)...
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
If you've ever owned a home before, you know that just like your vehicle needs regular maintenance like oil changes to run wellâso does your home. It can be easy to ignore or put these things off, but a...
Dealing with Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the...
Preparing to Sell
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair. Just...
