February 13, 2019
What is a reverse mortgage? Most home buyers applying for a loan know what a mortgage is, but a reverse mortgage may seem far less familiar. Maybe you’ve heard this mortgage term bandied about, and maybe have even seen the late-night TV ads promoting them. But people are often confused or all-out clueless on the details of this type of […]
February 11, 2019
With any business, the goal should be to constantly take incremental steps forward. If you can scratch out even a small profit on every deal you will ultimately be ahead of the game. As a real estate investor, you are faced with a handful of important decisions daily. Without even knowing it at the time […]
February 8, 2019
Home buying hurdles exist — but research, creativity and flexibility will help you clear them. Home buyers today face tough challenges — housing prices have soared, a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did and rent is more expensive than the past. How are people today making such a large purchase despite these […]
February 4, 2019
Rates for home loans ticked up slightly, but look set to fall in the coming weeks as investors gird for a slower-growth economy. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.46% in the January 31 week, mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac said Thursday. That was up just one basis point compared to the prior week, and marked the first […]
January 30, 2019
Learn why this long-held taboo is taking a trendy turn (and may even be the best-kept secret in floor refinishing). You’ll never see them do it on a TV design show. You won’t hear a contractor propose it. And you sure won’t find an aisle devoted to it at your home improvement store. In fact, […]
January 28, 2019
“I love sharing a bathroom with my whole family,” said no homeowner ever. Learn how to add a bathroom and keep the peace. If your home was built before 1970, you likely have one bathroom for your entire household. This probably means that everyone scrounges for counter space and fights over shower time, leaving you […]
January 25, 2019
Good habits are the foundation of any good business. If you put a camera on most successful people you will see their day is filled with habits that save time, improve focus and ultimately help accomplish more daily tasks. These habits are engrained in their mind and are non-negotiable regardless of whatever else is going […]
January 16, 2019
There are two sides to every debate. For some reason, the world of real estate investing is full of debates. One of the more common debates is whether to hire a dedicated property manager. In a perfect world, every landlord would have someone to run their property. As much as there is a definite benefit, […]
January 14, 2019
Installing a tile floor is easier than you might think — and you’ll save a lot of money by doing the job yourself! Maybe you can’t get your bathroom floor clean enough. Or maybe you’re just tired of its dated look. Either way, installing a new tile floor is a task any ambitious DIYer can […]
January 11, 2019
We all have clutter, but do you know what type of clutter you have? I confess I’m hanging onto a bunch of plastic tubs filled with teaching supplies: arts and crafts materials, books, office supplies, lesson plans, and more. I gave up teaching long ago, but somehow I can’t seem to let go of these items. I […]