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Your debt-to-income ratio is an easy but important calculation. When getting financially prepared to apply for their first mortgage, people tend to focus on one thing: their credit. And it’s true that building good credit is an important part of scoring a great mortgage — but it’s not the whole story. Having a good debt-to-income ratio […]

Keep your home safe and warm this winter with a little preparation in the fall. The winter months can be cruel on your home no matter where you live. Gusting winds can batter plants. A snowstorm could stress an older home’s roof. Even a few days of heavy January rain could wreak havoc on clogged […]

The best offer isn’t always the highest one. When you have a home for sale, you may receive multiple offers from prospective buyers. So the smart move is to pick the highest one, right? Not always. Price is just one of many considerations when deciding which offer is best for you and your home. Here are some of the other factors that matter when selling your […]

By using these easy and inexpensive tips, you can expect an offer in no time. Whether you’re selling in a buyer’s or seller’s market, selling your home can be stressful. Week after week of showings require your house to be presentable at all times, not to mention the hassle of vacating at a moment’s notice. If […]

No one knows how to move like professional movers. That’s their job, after all. And that got us wondering: Once the day arrives where they have to pack up their own stuff and get from point A to point B, how do they go about it? Is it different from how the rest of us muddle through? We […]

Want to know the secret to drumming up buyers for your home before it officially hits the market? While most home sellers don their home-selling hats after their real estate listing goes live on the multiple listing service, if you’re eager to generate some buzz sooner, you certainly can—and should. “There’s no reason to wait until the day your home hits […]

In the world of real estate time is money. With every rehab property you work on it is essential that you find a buyer as quickly as possible. The interest payments, insurance and taxes don’t stop until your property gets sold. The first 24 hours of any new listings is the best time to generate […]

It is not enough to rely on the strength of your market to produce a sale. All across the country there are plenty of places where real estate is in high demand. Even though your market may be flooded with buyers, it doesn’t mean your property will fly off the shelf. You still need to […]

Throwing money at a property does not guarantee success. The reality is that finding the right updates, upgrades and improvements is not about money, but rather doing the right work for the market. Simply throwing money at a property and expecting a return will leave you frustrated and disappointed. Savvy investors know that not all […]

Every real estate investor wants to be successful. There is nobody who starts a new career thinking they will fail. However, wanting to be successful only works if you are willing to pay the price and make the necessary sacrifices. This is especially important in the world of real estate where setbacks and disappointment are […]