For most single people who rely on their single-income, buying a house may take a longer time than those who are married or have multiple streams of income. As of late, one of the popular options for single people is to buy a property with their friends. On paper, this may sound extremely straightforward [...]
Energy-saving will not only save you money but will also improve the value of your property, and contribute to the environment as well. Although you may not feel any direct effect of your contribution to the environment, what you will directly see and feel is the effect of these tips in your monthly electricity bill. [...]
Person Hand With Magnifying Glass Over Luxury House Here's What You Need to Know About the Real Estate Due Diligence Process Buying a home is one of the biggest, most important transactions of your life. Most people take between 15 to 30 years to pay off the mortgages on their home, making [...]
8 Low-cost Tips to Improve Your Rental Property If you’re a landlord and have been experiencing a lot of vacancies in your property, then chances are your property needs renovation. Although the words “improvement” and “renovation” typically coincides with the word “expenses”, if done correctly, you can increase the value of your property [...]
Homeowners Association (HOA) Insurance is a necessity for property owners in certain communities and residencies. Homeowners who reside in planned communities and condominiums nearly always have HOA fees, while some single-family homes will also be subject to HOA membership—particularly for those in neighborhoods with community facilities like tennis courts and swimming pools. The HOA [...]
Homeowners Association (HOA) Insurance is a necessity for property owners in certain communities and residencies. Homeowners who reside in planned communities and condominiums nearly always have HOA fees, while some single-family homes will also be subject to HOA membership—particularly for those in neighborhoods with community facilities like tennis courts and swimming pools. The [...]
The real estate industry is chock full of complex jargon. For real estate buyers and sellers, this can make an already complicated process that much more unnerving. And although you’ll have a real estate agent beside you to help you navigate tricky terms, knowing some of the most common contractual terms can make the process [...]
For sale by owner homes (FSBO) are homes that, as the name implies, are sold directly from the homeowner. When a homeowner sells directly to a buyer, no agent is involved, which is expected to save the seller a hefty commission fee. But as the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, [...]
One of the biggest questions potential homeowners ask themselves when they enter the real estate home search is “Do I really need a real estate agent?” With the proliferation of technology, there are dozens of new tools and platforms to guide buyers through the process. Many of the tasks that were bottlenecked many years ago [...]
In any industry, it’s important for new companies to lead innovative changes. Technology has proliferated across many niches, and real estate is no different. Startups are integral to these innovative changes, and the rise in startups indicates that there’s a lower barrier to entry than ever. The following startups are changing the real estate industry [...]
