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Real Estate Investment: What It Is and How To Get Started

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are ...

Paying for a homeowners insurance premium: A beginners guide

Many factors affect the cost of home premiums. Understanding them can help when choosing a policy fitting your budget. How much does the average homeowners insurance premium cost? The average homeowners insurance premium is about $1,200 per year. This amount changes greatly based on numerous factors, ...

Should You Worry about Competing Listings?

Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...

Conduct a Successful Home Inspection

A home inspection is a key part of the property buying process. If you fail to allocate the necessary time and resources to conduct an in-depth inspection, you may struggle to identify various home problems before you finalize your property purchase. And if you cannot identify such issues, you risk ...