Being a landlord isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Even though most tenants pay well and take care of your property, there are outliers that can bring far more trouble than they are worth and will make you wish that you should have never become a landlord. Below are some of the most common types of […]

Did you know that there’s much more to selling your house than just putting it up for sale? Case in point, selling fees can reach up to 10 percent of the total sale price, and sometimes, it can even go much higher.   There are a lot of hidden costs involved in selling a house

Floods can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. Even if your family manages to get away from the flood unscathed, the same can’t be said for your things, and more importantly, your house.   The merciless and destructive power of the torrents probably destroyed a lot of your things, and in worse cases, made your

The decision on whether to sell houses as is, or to make improvements to sell it at a much-higher price, is a hotly-contested debate.   Some believe that investing to make a house sell for a lot more is worth it. Others believe that it’s just not worth the time, money, and effort to try

Can you sell a house without a realtor? Of course. Why not? As long as you go through all of the legal process and do your due diligence, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to sell your house scot-free and with minimal stress.   But, the question is, should you?   Well,

Being ready to sell your house doesn’t guarantee that you’ll sell your property fast. To do that, you need to put in a fair amount of work.   But, not as much as you’d think.   The thing is, there are things that you can do, on your own, that can help guarantee that your

Once the kids starting heading off to college or getting married and live separate lives, you’ll quickly realize just how much larger your home is and how much empty space you have to deal with now that your children are all gone.   This also makes this the perfect time to downsize and start planning

Wanting to sell a house is one thing. Actually listing it and making sure that it actually gets offers or gets sold is a lot more complicated.   This is why a lot of home sellers make mistakes. As a result, their house takes too long to sell on the market and depreciates in value.

Everyone goes into the home-buying process with a list of specific wants and needs. The tricky part is finding “the one” that checks off the most important features on your list while staying within your budget. This can be a challenge for anyone, but when you’re looking for an accessible home, a few extra must-haves

Even with a steady paycheck, many Americans struggle to keep themselves afloat financially and are often only barely able to pay their dues, including their mortgage. So, when the unthinkable happens and they lose their jobs, they’re often forced to foreclose their home. The truth, however, is that there are other options. They may not