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Category: Real Estate (19 posts)

6 Signs a Home Will Likely Increase In Value

March 25, 2020 | Posted by: Jason Woods

A home is a massive investment. Any new homeowner will naturally hope their investment will gain value. While nothing in life is guaranteed, there are some excellent indicators that a home is likely t ...

6 Persistent Real Estate Myths You Really Need to Ignore

March 11, 2020 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Whether you're a home-buyer or a seller, it pays to understand the real estate market if you want to get a good deal. Unfortunately, a series of damaging ideas has grown up around real estate which ca ...

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

January 15, 2020 | Posted by: Jason Woods

There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...

4 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home

December 11, 2019 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Selling your home is a big decision, and it's often a long and complex undertaking. Hiring a real estate agent can make every step of the home-selling process easier, from setting an asking price to c ...

How To Stage A House For Sale

September 25, 2019 | Posted by: Jason Woods

It's time to sell your house, and you know you need to stage it for sale, but you're not sure how. This step-by-step guide will help you successfully prepare your house for the market, from fixing nec ...

Real Estate: How to Boost Your Credit Score Before Buying Applying for a Mortgage

September 11, 2019 | Posted by: Jason Woods

For the vast majority of home buyers, obtaining a mortgage will be a vital part of the purchasing process. Of course, in order to be approved for that mortgage, you will need to ensure that your cre ...

Four Tips to Sell Your Home in a Hurry

April 24, 2019 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Selling your home can be a time-consuming process - a situation which is less than ideal if you want to move sooner rather than later. Luckily, though, there are a few things that you can do to spee ...

What to Look for in an Investment Property

March 27, 2019 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Investing in real estate can be a great way to grow your wealth. However, in order to be a successful investor, you will need to identify the right properties to invest in. In particular, you will w ...

Buying Your First Home: When Are You REALLY Ready?

December 12, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Purchasing your first home is the dream of a lifetime and a massive investment toward your future. The process is full of hopes and aspirations but is also a huge commitment to take on. For those who ...

Real Estate: Four Features of Profitable Rental Property

October 24, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Investing in real estate can be a frightening task for a first-time buyer. While the rewards can be huge, there are also a number of risks that you will need to consider. However, if you know what to ...

5 Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling

August 22, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

You've put your house on the market, and you're ready to start spending all the money you know you'll make from the sale. There's only one problem. Your house isn't selling. After trying to figure ...

Things to Consider Before Moving Into an Over-55 Community

June 13, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Many people, as they approach retirement age and the kids are gone, begin thinking about downsizing. One of the more popular choices for reduction is moving to one of the over-55 communities that ar ...

How to Know If You Should Buy a Home or Continue Renting

May 23, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

While owning a home and a plot of land was once part of the 'American Dream' for many people, the times have shifted. The global financial crisis which resulted in a massive shift in the housing marke ...

Great Buy on a Home? - Don't Expect the Appraisal to Prove It

May 9, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Buying a home can be fun and exciting, especially when you drive a hard bargain and get that seller over a barrel. You did your research, caught a home with higher than average days on the marke ...

Tips to Ease the Moving Process Along

April 25, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Moving can be a stressful process, no matter how far you are traveling. Planning your move minimizes the stress associated with this task while also simplifying the process. Here are several tips that ...

Five Things to Consider Before Flipping a House

March 28, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

House flipping can be a tempting way to make fast money, but not every fixer-upper has the potential to be profitable. Here's five things to consider before buying a property to flip. 1. Time Tele ...

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First

March 14, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ...

4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale

January 24, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...

The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties

January 3, 2018 | Posted by: Jason Woods

Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...

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