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Want To Buy A Duplex To Live In And Rent Out? 3 Things Worth Analyzing

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If you are ready to buy a home and you are interested in ways that you can generate additional income, you may decide that getting a duplex is the most reliable option. Going through this process is tricky compared to just buying a home for your family or buying a place to turn into a rental. To make sure that you get the right duplex for your situation, you should look at several features in great detail before you consider making an offer on any property.

23 September 2020

Why You Should Hire A 1031 Exchange Service

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As a real estate investor, you might be interested in doing a 1031 exchange. After all, this can be a good option for real estate investors who are concerned about taxes. If you are a real estate investor who is interested in performing a 1031 exchange when selling and buying property, you might be concerned about handling things on your own. Luckily, there are 1031 exchange services out there that help people who are in your position.

10 September 2020

Feel Confident Hiring A Realtor With A Budget Already In Mind

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Hiring a realtor to help you in the search to buy a home and choose the perfect home can come with the need for figuring out your finances are like. If you've been interested in hiring a realtor and want to make sure that you're able to stick with your budget, there's a lot of steps you can take towards finding a real estate agent that you will be comfortable working with.

24 August 2020

Top 3 Reasons To Buy A Home In A 55+ Master-Planned Community

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When adults reach their mid-50's and beyond, it is not uncommon for them to re-think where they live. When children have left the nest and have their own lives, many active adults begin considering selling their current home and moving into a 55+ master-planned community. For many people, a 55+ community is the perfect place to spend their retirement, and the lifestyle offered can be very appealing. If you're 55 or older and are thinking about moving, you should seriously consider looking at properties for sale in local 55+ master-planned communities.

18 August 2020

Love to Travel? 3 Tips for Buying an Ideal Home

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If your family loves to travel, you may know that living in a rental is not an issue because you can move any time to accommodate your family's traveling demands. But, you may be interested in buying a house so that you can get features and qualities that your family wants or needs. When you are determined to buy a house that still allows for flexible and enjoyable traveling, you should pay attention to certain details that you may not typically analyze.

3 August 2020

3 Vital Aspects Of Selling A Home Quickly

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If you list your home for sale, you will eventually sell it. It might take some time, but someone will make an offer on it. If you do not want to wait months for a proposal to come in, you may want to ask your real estate agent for advice. Real estate companies aim to help people buy and sell homes, and they know what it takes to sell a house.

22 July 2020

Mistakes People Make All Too Often When House-Hunting

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Searching for the perfect house can be time-consuming and stressful. It can also be enjoyable and exciting! How do you make sure your house hunting process falls mostly into the second camp, and not into the first? Well, you can start by working to avoid these common house hunting mistakes. Mistake #1: Starting without an agent. Some buyers figure they'll visit a few homes, attend a few open houses, and see what's out there before hiring a real estate agent.

15 July 2020

PCS, MRP, And BAH | What You Need To Know About Military Relocation

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A PCS (permanent change of duty, or the military acronym for moving to another base) can be stressful on everyone. If you aren't worried about the TO (transportation office) losing your HHG (household goods), you are trying to remember everything you need to place in your UAB (unaccompanied baggage). If you are planning on buying a house this time around, you want a real estate agent who understands the ins and outs of the military and who can help answer your questions.

1 July 2020

4 Qualities to Examine and Evaluate in a Neighborhood Before Buying a Home

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Buying a home involves much more than choosing a house. It also involves choosing a neighborhood, and the community you choose plays a significant role in your life after you move in. If you are not sure what to look for in a neighborhood, there are four qualities to use to examine and evaluate an area before making your offer. 1. The Crime Rates You can access local crime rates by looking online or by talking to the local police department.

18 June 2020

Retirement Communities—Try It Before You Buy It

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Moving to a retirement community can be a big change for many seniors. While the idea of retirement appeals to everyone during their working years, it can be daunting when the time actually comes. Selling your family home and moving to a retirement community can bring more than a little stress. Luckily, many communities recognize this and have a solution. Many retirement communities have units that you can rent -- for a weekend or a month -- so that you can get a better feel for the community and everything they have to offer.

11 June 2020