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Posted on 09/25/2020

What to Do Before Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Rental Property

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Posted on 09/18/2020

Condo vs. Townhouse: What's the Difference?

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels When it comes to home ownership, you have many options beyond buying a single-family home. A condominium and a townhouse are two such options. Before you consider making one of these your permanent home, it's important to understand the differences between them. Condo Ownership When you purchase a condo, you own the entire...

Condo

Condominium

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Posted on 09/11/2020

Invest in Real Estate with a REIT

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels A real estate investment trust (REIT) can be an attractive way to invest in real estate. It allows anyone to invest in real estate assets arranged in a portfolio. Currently, about 87 million Americans invest in these types of stocks. What is a REIT? A REIT is a company that operates, finances...

Investment

Investing

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Posted on 09/04/2020

DIY Home Improvement Projects

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay It may be tempting to call an expert (and sometimes, you can't avoid doing so) to fix something or to enhance the decor of your home, but some projects are surprisingly easy to do. Tackling DIY projects at home has never been easier, thanks to the availability of tools and products designed just...

DIY

DIY Home Repair

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Posted on 08/28/2020

Home Sellers are Staying Put

Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put....

Home Seller

Housing Market

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Posted on 08/21/2020

Homebuying Costs You Need to Know About

If you plan to purchase a house in the foreseeable future, it generally is a good idea to plan ahead for all of your potential homebuying costs. That way, you can secure the funds you need to purchase your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three costs that every homebuyer needs to consider during the property buying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/14/2020

Determining the Value of Your Home

Photo by Billion Photos via Shutterstock When homeowners start thinking about selling, the first thing they want to know is, “How much can I sell my house for?” Your real estate agent's task is determining the fair market value with a range of prices from low to high. The spread between the two values typical is not large...

Appraisal

Home Seller

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Posted on 08/07/2020

How to Gain Preapproval

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels Thinking of buying a home in the near future? You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents that you're serious about the home-buying process, and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't always easy to score, however. And if you're someone who's had a few credit...

Mortgage

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Posted on 07/31/2020

Get a Leg Up on the Homebuying Competition

If you are in hot pursuit of your dream home, it is important to do everything you can to gain a leg up on the competition. That way, you can acquire your ideal residence as quickly as possible. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you gain a competitive advantage over your homebuying rivals. 1. Keep...

Selling Your Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 09/22/2020

15100 Narrows Lane, Bowie, MD 20716 now has a new price of $3,250!

Stunning! Completely remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in highly desirable Bowie, Maryland. This rental has it all and will not last long. Hardwood floors brand new carpet, freshly painted (Low VOC) home is in a gorgeous neighborhood that is walking distance to famed Allen Pond. Mature trees. All interested parties should submit a rental application available...

Real Estate

Bowie

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Posted on 09/02/2020

15100 Narrows Lane, Bowie, MD 20716 now has a new price of $3,400!

Real Estate

Bowie

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Posted on 08/11/2020

15100 Narrows Lane, Bowie, MD 20716 is now new to the market!

Stunning! Completely remodeled 4-bedrooom, 3-bath home in highly desirable Bowie, Maryland. This rental has it all and will not last long. Hardwood floors, brand new carpet, freshly painted (Low VOC) home is in a gorgeous neighborhood that is walking distance to famed Allen Pond. Mature...

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