House repairs are rarely fun. Whether you're calling multiple contractors or staring blankly at the shelves of a local hardware store, you'll have your work cut out for you. It could take weeks and cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars along the way. ...
Home Ownership Isn’t Always a Good Idea: Here’s Why
Most people think that buying and owning your own home is a universally positive financial move. And truthfully, home ownership can be financially advantageous for millions of people. But to say that it's a universally good idea, or that it's always finan ...
How to Evaluate a Cash Offer on Your Home
Selling your house in cash can be a wise move, both financially and practically. You'll get an immediate injection of cash, you can finalize the sale quickly, and you can use the money for anything you need, whether that's paying off a debt or investing i ...
What Can You Do With an Inherited Home?
If you have a relative who has recently passed away, you may stand to inherit a house. In fact, you may inherit multiple houses if the person had a full real estate portfolio to manage. If you're new to the world of real estate investing, or if you're ...
Why So Many Investors Want to Buy Your Home
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably received an offer on your home from an investor interested in buying it. If you haven't, you've likely seen advertisements from individuals or organizations interested in making cash offers on properties within an ar ...
Moving in a Hurry? 11 Strategies to Help You Succeed
In a perfect situation, you might have practically unlimited time to coordinate a move. If you have enough time and money on your hands, and your new house is close to your old house, you could take your time packing and moving from your old house to your ...
How to Cut Your Losses on a Rental Property
We all like to fantasize about the best-case scenario in managing a rental property. We find perfect tenants, the house remains in good condition, and we make a ton of extra money every month while keeping our occupants happy. But the sad reality is th ...
10 Big Home Selling Headaches (and How to Avoid Them)
Oftentimes, people sell their house as a result of an exciting change, like getting a new job in a new city or preparing for a serious lifestyle upgrade. Other times, home sales are motivated by less positive circumstances, such as an impending divorce or ...