1. The first thing to understand about real estate agents is that very few work on salary. Most real estate agents are independent contractors who are paid a commission based on the number of homes they sell. The commission, paid from the sales proceeds, is usually split equally between the listing agent and the selling […]
You Can Invest In Rental Property and Send Your Child To College
College fees have gone up to over $65,000 a year says Troy Onink, a contributor for Forbes. When planning for the future of your child, budgeting does not stop at tuition alone as there is still the cost of room and board that you need to consider. Onink suggests that buying a rental property for […]
How To Do Your Own Home Inspection
Bеfоrе you buу a home, іt’ѕ аlwауѕ a good idea to get a professional hоmе inspector—but thаt shouldn’t be thе оnlу time уоu gіvе уоur hоmе a thorough look. Here’s a сhесklіѕt оf whаt tо lооk for when performing a уеаrlу vіѕuаl inspection оn уоur оwn hоmе, оr оnе you аrе соnѕіdеrіng buуіng. A professional […]
10 Ways to Avoid Falling for the Wrong Home
Choosing the right home for you and your loved ones entails a lot of rational thinking and weighing of options. Aside from the price, there are other factors to consider, and the tips below will help you come up with the best decision. 1. Choose from what’s available or be willing to wait. Unless […]
4 Homeownership Myths, Real Estate Mental Traps To Avoid
Fear and anxiety are common when buying a home. After all, it’s a serious decision that comes with life-long responsibilities. However, it’s also not healthy to worry about things that you shouldn’t really be worrying about. Trulia listed these 4 homeownership myths and real estate mental traps that you should avoid so you don’t get […]
