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Some of the Most Common Real Estate Myths

Some of the Most Common Real Estate Myths

by Chris Petry Today, we’re going to talk about some of the biggest myths you might have heard over the last several years. No, I’m not referring to myths like the Earth being flat or Elvis Presley being alive and well, ironically moonlighting as an Elvis impersonator in Lake Tahoe. Those are indeed myths but today, we’re going to place our focus on some of the most prevailing

Exchanging Quality for Convenience

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Exchanging Quality for Convenience

by Chris Petry   About half an hour into quirky auteur Wes Anderson’s new comedy Asteroid City, there’s a throwaway gag with Steve Carell’s motel manager and a nomadic cowboy involving a row of oddly-specific vending machines. There are independent machines for milk, coffee, beer, fruit, stockings, ammunition, and the piece de resistance: upscale cocktails that would have

Why a Townhouse Might Be the Right Fit For You

Why a Townhouse Might Be the Right Fit For You

Buying real estate is exciting enough on its own, but it gets even more exciting when you check out the array of options that are waiting for you to move in.  A lot of people consider single-family homes when they start out the home search, but have you ever considered a townhome?    Maintenance-Free Living Townhomes generally have mini yards, if any yard at all. This means y

What to Do When You Inherit Real Estate

What to Do When You Inherit Real Estate

When you buy or sell a home, you are taking part in one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make. Though certainly rewarding from either side, the entire process can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining. But what happens when this duty is given to you? What happens when you inherit a property? Well, for starters, things can get even more emotionally-charged and comp

10 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Rental Property

10 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Rental Property

A second income based on a property you own sounds great, but how do you get there, especially if you’re barely more than a first-time homebuyer? Very carefully, of course! Rental properties can have certain payoffs, but they also come with certain costs—and, we’re not just talking about financials here. If you’re interested in buying a rental property, you should consid

Ready to Take Your First Steps Toward an Investment Property? Here's Help!

Ready to Take Your First Steps Toward an Investment Property? Here's Help!

Spring just seems to have a way of making things blossom; buds begin to bloom, seeds begin to grow and even many creatures bring new life into the world in springtime. In perfect coordination with spring, the real estate industry also seems to blossom during this season of renewal. As the spring home-buying season begins to heat up, it may have current homeowners looking for a way to make their ow

Setting House Rules: Tips for Landlords Renting to College Students

Setting House Rules: Tips for Landlords Renting to College Students

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, classes around the country are, without a doubt, back in session. While that means many things to many people, for landlords who lease their properties to college students, it can mean that they’re sleeping a little less peacefully at night. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. Yes, renting property to college students can be stressful, but

My Fair Landlord: What Rental Property Owners Should Know about the Fair Housing Act

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My Fair Landlord: What Rental Property Owners Should Know about the Fair Housing Act

The school year is nearly complete and summer is almost upon us, which means that many landlords or investment property owners may be preparing their rental units for new tenants. Whether you are a first-time landlord, who is just getting ready to take on that new title, or you own several rental properties, there are a few things that you need to know about being fair while you search for that pe

Can You Manage? Is it Time to Hire a Property Manager for Your Investment Properties?

Can You Manage? Is it Time to Hire a Property Manager for Your Investment Properties?

For many investment property owners, regulating their properties and tenants is not their only profession. But, when you take on the title of “landlord,” there is, unquestionably, a lot of responsibility that goes along with it. Of course, it is possible to manage an investment property on your own or with the help of another family member or friend. However, if you own more than on

Time to Invest? Questions Every First-Time Property Investor Should Ask

Time to Invest? Questions Every First-Time Property Investor Should Ask

Reasonable home prices and low interest rates make now a great time to invest in real estate. But, it is that easy to find and buy an investment property? If you’re a first-time investor, what do you need to know before you take that leap into your first investment property? Here are five questions to ask yourself (along with a little advice) before you decide to invest in a rental proper