Captain Obvious here with some breaking news: Not everyone can afford a home that costs seven figures. In fact, the vast majority of us can’t: The median value of the owner-occupied American home is $175,700. Not that we’re above ogling or drawing inspiration from those multimillion-dollar dream homes — far from it. Who doesn’t enjoy […]
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Selling your home can be a frightening idea even if your market is booming. In particular, the home inspection can keep you up at night with fear. What will the inspector discover inside your home for sale in Atlanta, GA? What hidden home flaws will end up costing you? However, a savvy seller knows to […]
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Some of the biggest commitments we can make include agreeing to a serious, long-term relationship — be that with another person or, in the case of your finances, a house for sale in San Francisco, CA, or Boulder, CO, and the 30-year mortgage that comes with it. And interestingly enough, there is a relationship between […]
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When you hear “bidding war,” visions of rapid-fire auction chanting might come to mind: One dollar bid, now two, now two, will you give me two … sold! This sort of bidding war at auctions is all about the dollars. But when you enter a bidding war for a home, other factors besides money can […]
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Scenario: You’re ready to give up on the landlord business, or maybe you just want to unload one of your investment properties. You own the apartment in Boston, MA, so you can sell it and move on, right? It’s not always that easy. Deciding to sell a house that someone else calls home — a tenant-occupied […]
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It’s happening all across America right now: Hordes of renters, innocently perusing their social media accounts, are noticing a theme. It’s not that everyone is getting married or obsessing over spiralized vegetables — they’re posting pictures of newly purchased homes. But like your mother always said, just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean you […]
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When you’re in the market for a new place to live, it helps to remember the golden rule of real estate: You’re not just buying or renting a home — you are also becoming part of a neighborhood. All neighborhoods are not created equal and there’s no such thing as the perfect neighborhood; everyone has […]
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Whether you’re relocating for work, moving cross-country to be close to your S.O., or just want to start fresh in a new place, moving to a new city can be challenging. But how do you go about finding the perfect apartment for rent in Boston, MA or some other city you know very little about? […]
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The first time I started looking at buying investment properties outside of my home state – there was something that got me really confused. You see… when I started my business, I had registered my LLC in the state of Michigan. After researching how to do business other states, I started to get the impression that I needed to […]
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While that newly renovated condo looks great in photos, what’s really behind the rapturous Chicago, IL, real estate listing? When it comes to assessing a potential new home, the savvy buyer knows to go full True Detective (first season, at least) and relentlessly sleuth. That waterfall showerhead is beautiful, but how’s the water pressure? If the […]
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Playing old board games with friends is a fun way to spend a Saturday night. The drinks are flowing, the snacks are as plentiful as the laughs, and the spirit of competition keeps everyone a little livelier than usual. During one wildly successful board game night, we had an epiphany — some of the skills […]
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If you own a midsized home (especially in a hot suburban real estate market like Cary, NC, or Chesapeake, VA), you may be selling to a younger demographic. Millennials have begun entering the home-buying market and, according to a Trulia survey, are specifically interested in homes between 2,000 and 2,600 square feet. If your house […]
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Athens, GA, is known to many as a quintessential college town with a passion for football, but there’s a lot more than meets the eye with the “Classic City.” You’ll find a melting pot of different styles, personalities, and generations in Athens — but something that is not falsely advertised is the serious fanaticism for […]
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Fear it’s an interesting thing. In some ways, it’s a healthy emotion. It serves as a protective mechanism that keeps us from doing things that may harm ourselves or those around us. On the flip side, I’ve found that more often than not, fear can be a thief. When we let it take the driver’s seat […]
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When you’re moving between temporary rentals, or just opting for a more seamless way of living, a fully furnished apartment can be key, especially if you’re new to a city like New York, NY, where finding (and moving in) furnishings can be just as challenging as finding the perfect apartment. Although the rent may be […]
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For the first time in recent history, October surpassed June as the most popular month to get married. And these autumn-loving brides may be on to something: Although the spring months are notoriously the best time to buy real estate (as well as have a wedding), fall may be the new ideal season to buy a […]
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Buying a home is a little like falling in love. When you first start dating, you’re smitten. Which also means you’re more likely to overlook some critical flaws that might otherwise slowly crack away at your relationship down the road, potentially leading to heartbreak. Such is the case when buying a home. Sometimes you’re simply […]
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If you’re in the business of “flipping” real estate (i.e. – buying undervalued properties and selling them at a significant markup), one issue you’ll have to address is how to brand yourself as a buyer and how to brand yourself as a seller. In a very real way, you’ll be wearing two separate hats in this business. On one hand – […]
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Just as native New Yorkers swear you can’t get a good slice of pizza outside the five boroughs, it’s hard to deny that where you grow up influences your preferences and propensities later in life. And the same can be said for athletic prowess: World-class skier Picabo Street grew up in Triumph, ID, close to Sun […]
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You’re poised to move into your first apartment for rent in San Diego, CA — lucky you! Now that you’ve budgeted for the monthly rent payment, you’re primed to spend the summer kicking back by the community pool and enjoying all that your new place has to offer. But other than your rent, what not-so-obvious changes […]
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You’ve finally signed the last document. That “For Sale” sign turns to “Sold” in front of your brand-new Austin, TX, or San Diego, CA, real estate. The real estate agent hands you the keys, and you’re full of emotions. You should feel on top of the world, excited to move into a home of your […]
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A hot real estate market can seem like the answer to your prayers if you’re ready to sell. And in many parts of the country, homes are selling at a faster rate in 2016 than in 2015, says Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s Housing Economist. To prepare your home for sale in a competitive market, it’s important […]
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The first thing my real estate agent impressed on me regarding my new-construction home in Atlanta, GA, was to hire an inspector to come back at various stages of construction to review the progress. But just as important as those periodic inspections is getting a builder’s warranty for your new home. My builder offers five-year […]
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When I decided to pull the plug on my job at the end of 2015, there were a lot of thoughts going through my mind. On one hand, I was terrified. The idea of FINALLY quitting my job was something I had thought about for years, but it was something I hadn’t actually considered doing until […]
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