Article From HouseLogic.com By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Published: January 25, 2024 Apply new-construction tips from a homeowner who has experienced the process three times — and knows the ropes. Building a new home can be stressful. But my three-peat experience taught me some new-construction tips to ease my way to the finish line. […]
Title: Understanding Seller Financing: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Seller financing, also known as owner financing, is a real estate transaction method where the seller acts as the lender, allowing the buyer to make payments directly to the seller instead of obtaining a mortgage from a traditional lender. This arrangement offers advantages to both buyers and sellers, and understanding its dynamics is crucial […]
Leveraging Home Equity to Buy Investment Real Estate
Investing in real estate has long been a popular strategy for building wealth and generating passive income. One way to finance such investments is by leveraging the equity in your home. By doing so, you can potentially access funds at favorable interest rates to purchase additional properties. However, this approach comes with risks and considerations […]
The “Ins and Outs” of Interior Home Design for 2024
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Published: January 18, 2024 New Year’s resolutions have been elbowed out by the latest trend — in-and-out lists. Inspire yourself and your home with these ideas. Out: Ordinary. In: Extraordinary. That’s how Krisztina Bell, a designer and home stager with No Vacancy Home Staging in Atlanta, […]
How to Prepare to Buy a Home
Talk to a mortgage broker or lender. Prequalifying for a mortgage should be the first thing on your homebuying to-do list. Talk an agent who’s a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS® for lender and mortgage broker recommendations. (Mortgage brokers don’t fund loans; instead they offer options from several different lenders.) Shop […]
How to manage the rehab costs on an investment property:
Investing in a property can be a lucrative venture, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest challenges that property investors face is managing the rehab costs. Rehab costs refer to the expenses incurred in renovating or repairing a property to make it more attractive to potential buyers […]
How to Improve Your Credit
Paying bills on time is just one step in maintaining a good credit score. Credit scores play a big role in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: Check for errors in your credit report. Thanks to an […]
How to Clean Up Your Credit within 6 Months
Having a good credit score is crucial for financial stability and success. It affects your ability to get loans, credit cards, and even rent an apartment. However, sometimes life happens and our credit score takes a hit. Whether it’s due to missed payments, high credit card balances, or identity theft, a low credit score can […]
Great Reasons to Own
A Home Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had long-term, stable growth in value and served as a good hedge against inflation. Census data shows the median price of a home jumped from $172,900 in Q4 2000 to $417,700 in Q4 2023. That’s greater than 6% appreciation per year on average. Equity. Money paid for rent is money […]
Fire Safety 101: 4 Things to Know About Fire Extinguishers
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Published: October 12, 2023 Learn the basics about where to put them and how often to replace them. Fires are burning faster than in years past due to modern home furnishings, open floor plans, and unprotected lightweight wood, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Homeowners only […]