If you are planning to build a new home, make sure you or your contractor don’t dig the foundation too much. This can create big problems in the future and today many homes suffer from these types of problems. Thousands, if not millions, of homes have been built in the past that suffer from poor…

Well now you’ve bought that ideal piece of land you’ve always dreamed of. Maybe you are planning to build your retirement home there or maybe you are taking the family camping. Now what? Tax bills will start rolling in and that could put a strain on your wallet. It’s not like a rental property where…

Property managers understand the stress associated with the due date of the rent payment. Tenants rush to their office to meet the deadline while managers try to follow up on residents who were unable to pay. They must deposit checks at the bank and wait for payments that other tenants mailed. If this seems like…

Through our website, the most common question we get is “How can I quickly get started investing in preconstruction?” Realistically, you only need to take three steps on your way from being a “beginner.” preconstruction inverter to one that is extremely smart. MECHANICS OF INVESTMENT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION Even before i start invest, you need…

If you are installing Pergo floors yourself, here are some quick tips from a DIY homeowner just like you. Installing Pergo flooring in your home can be a great low-cost home improvement decision. It is quite durable, extremely easy to clean, and installation of Pergo flooring is simple. The look is inviting, giving any area…

Many investors have been asking me about how much shadow inventory is available and how to get their hands on it. Shadow inventory generally refers to the supply of homes that have not yet come on the market, but are “hiding” in the background. In Real Estate this refers to foreclosures (REO or bank properties)…

Although most financial planners advise their clients, investing in real estate should be a central component of an overall investment strategy, it is important to fully consider personal needs, limitations, goals and priorities best ways, proceed and invest wisely, for one’s general and personal financial situation. Some invest in real estate, passively, buying shares in…

One of the most common ways to buy a property is by creating an agreement with the seller whereby you rent the property to them, similar to how you would a car, with the option to buy the property from them at a price. agreed and by an agreed date in the future. In this…

A home appraisal serves as a step in the home buying or selling process that relies on an external factor: the expert opinion of a stranger. Banks use these experts to determine how much a property is worth, thus determining how much the bank would be willing to lend to a buyer. This part of…

One of the legal terms often encountered by homeowners in foreclosure is lis pendens. They may initially find out about the term when they try to refinance their home and the mortgage broker rejects them due to this type of document filed against the property. If a lis pendens has been filed, it will appear…