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Soon, my husband and I will be searching for our dream home. After living in a fixer-upper for the past ten years, I am more than ready for a change of address. I’ve created a must-have list of items for my new house. For example, I don’t even want to consider purchasing a home without four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living spaces, a chef’s kitchen, and a garage. I also desire to buy a home with at least five acres of property attached to it. If you are ready to begin a new home search, you need to determine what your budget is before falling in love with a home you can’t afford. On this blog, you will determine how a real estate agent can match you with the right home for your budget.

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Why Real Estate Investing In 2015 Is Safe & Advice For Choosing Your Investment Strategy

2 November 2015
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

Whether you were once a real estate investor in the early 2000s or not, you have undoubtedly heard of or even had an experience with the US home foreclosure crisis that peaked in 2008. You may wonder why, after that crisis, anyone would invest in real estate in 2015. The truth is that real estate investing is still alive and well, and you can actually make good money doing it as long as you learn from the mistakes made by homeowners and investors that led to to the crisis. Read More …

Landlords: 3 Ways An Online Portal Can Help You & Your Tenants

16 October 2015
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

With advancements in technology, the majority of people today use their computers and mobile devices for online bill payments and communication purposes. It's hard to go one hour in a public place without seeing a multitude of people looking at their phones and other electronic devices. You can make things easier for you and your tenants by establishing an online portal that can be used to make rent payments, request maintenance and repairs, and communicate with you. Read More …

Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Tenants Happy And Secure A Lease Extension

24 September 2015
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

An empty property is the best way for a landlord to lose money on their real estate investment. With rent and utility payments coming out of your own pocket, it won't take long for your lack of tenancy to send you to the marketplace with your property. Now, assuming that losing your investment isn't your end goal, it's advisable to have a strategy in place to ensure your property is only empty for infinitesimal periods of time. Read More …

5 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make

22 September 2015
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

You have finally saved up enough money for a down payment and are very excited at the idea of owning your first home. You can decorate your house however you want and do not have to worry about increasing rent prices every year. However, if you have never purchased property before, it is easy to make mistakes that end up costing you a lot more money. Here are five common first-time home buyer mistakes you should not make: Read More …

8 Self-Storage Tips To Remember

11 September 2015
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Putting all of your belongings in a self-storage unit often seems like a daunting task. Not only does it take time, but you always wonder how to pack all of your stuff inside without running out of space or how to keep your stuff from getting wet. Fortunately, you can enjoy worry-free storage by following these 8 simple and effective tips: Choose Your Lock Carefully Your average padlock or combination padlock is an affordable choice, but it also offers the least security since it can be broken easily, whether with bolt cutters or through striking or drilling. Read More …