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How to become a landlord
July 19, 2024
If you ever asked yourself how to become a landlord, you are in the right place! Investing in real estate,
and trying to profit out of it is a great idea, and if you have a chance to do it – you shouldn’t hesitate.
Many people are planning or already renting or leasing their property, and if you ask them for their
opinion – you should ...
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Making an attractive home-purchase offer
July 18, 2024
It's easy to assume that negotiating is adversarial. You, the buyer, are on one side -- the side that wants to buy a property for the lowest price possible. The opposition on the other side is the seller who wants to sell for the highest price possible. You're locked in a tug of war to see which side will win.
It's more productive to look at a ...
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Preparing for Homeownership - Buyer's Guide
July 16, 2024
Before you begin your home search at REALTOR.com, prepare yourself by reading Ten Steps to Homeownership.
Homebuying Guides
Even before you begin looking for a home, the homebuying process requires diligent preparation. Buyers who have been preapproved for a home loan often have their offers taken more seriously by sellers. With advance ...
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Real Estate Investing Tips & Techniques
July 13, 2024
A number of things likely come to mind when you think of virtual real estate investing. You may think of real estate investing as real estate portfolios and real estate retirement plans and hard money lenders, or you might focus on short sales, bulk reo investing and virtual real estate investing. You may also wonder what type of role these things ...
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One part welcome, one part go away
July 10, 2024
We've all had the experience. You're visiting friends or family. You walk up to the door and somehow don't feel welcome. It's not anything anyone said. It's just a feeling. Then you look around.
Maybe it's stuff left on the sidewalk or broken steps. Maybe you had to push back the overgrown trees or shrubs in order to reach the entrance. Maybe ...
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Location - Location - Location
July 8, 2024
Why do agents always say, 'Location, location, location?' Well it may seem like tired advice, but it's still the best when looking for a new home. Why?
There are many things you can change about your home. You can upgrade landscaping, add onto, remodel and redecorate. But you're stuck with where it sits. Your home may be beautiful and have ...
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An Investment Mistake That Can Cost a Fortune
June 15, 2024
Investing on your own can be really difficult at times. At the same time as some people are blessed with the ability to make the right decisions, there are many who possess the resources and the determination to make successful investments. But, let’s face it, not all of us are well versed with the latest profitable investments. Therefore, getting ...
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Two common home buying mistakes
June 14, 2024
Buying a home is serious business. It's a long term commitment and probably the most money you'll ever spend for anything in your lifetime. Avoiding two of the most common mistakes will lead to a more satisfactory outcome.
Mistake number one is shopping without your own representative. A buyers agent will have your best interests in mind. So, ...
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Green leads in nature-friendly housing
June 9, 2024
Most people associate "cutting edge" with technological advances. At Adera's Green development, the term also relates to building and living integrity.
"We began three to five years ago getting involved with environmental 'green' programs." says Norm Couttie, vice-president of Adera. With the Adera-developed building on University of B.C.'s ...
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Quiet zone
June 8, 2024
Simple steps during construction deliver the joys of peace.
There's a certain kind of mania that sets in during home renovations or new construction, and unless you resist it, you'll probably end up with a much noisier house than you bargained for.
Building sound-resistant construction features into walls and floors seems so insignificant in ...
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