2016

Should You Buy a Starter Home or a Forever Home?

Whether you and your partner are newlyweds or have been together for years and already started your family, when it comes to buying a home for the first time, you have to decide if a starter home or forever home is the best option. Which is right for you depends on several factors. If you are looking for a home, here are some factors to consider.  Is a Starter Home the Right Option? Read More 

Why You Should Hire A Property Manager For Your Rental Properties

If you own rental properties, you might want to hire a property manager to help you. Take a few moments to review the following ways a property manager can assist you. Collection Of Rent And Late Payments Some tenants may not always submit their rent payments on time, so someone has to get in touch with them and possibly go and collect the rent in person. There is also the matter of applying late charges to what is due and collecting that as well. Read More 

Should You Join Your Condo’s Homeowners Association Board?

If you've recently purchased a condominium or townhouse, you may be subject to the rules and regulations of a homeowners association (HOA) for the first time. HOAs are designed to help fulfill the needs and maintain order in a close-knit community involving shared walls, and most are governed by an elected or appointed HOA board. These boards can wield a great deal of power, from dictating the length of your townhouse's grass to requiring you to paint your trash cans a certain color. Read More 

3 Steps To Take Before Buying Land

For many families, buying land and then building their dream homes makes more sense than hunting for a home that fits their needs. What some of those families do not realize is that without properly researching the land, they could end up with a bad investment that could take a considerable amount of money to make worthwhile. If you are planning to purchase land, here are some tips to keep in mind. Read More 

Two Tips To Help You Sell Your Home As Quickly As Possible

If you're looking to sell your home, you most likely want to get it done as quickly as possible.  The home selling process can sometimes be quite frustrating, especially if you show the home to numerous potential home buyers only to get no offers.  Because of this, there are a few things you should do from the very start to ensure that you're not wasting valuable time without getting any takers. Read More