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How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing

Real estate investing is gaining in popularity, and like any investment, the goal is to make money. It’s an ever-changing game, and if you don’t know how to play it well, you could lose. Here’s...

39 Things a Home Inspector Checks

What does a home inspection involve? There are dozens of features that a home inspector will examine to ensure the home's safety and habitability. Here are some of the things you can expect your inspector to...

29 Ways to Make Your Home Energy-Efficient

Are you interested in making your home more energy-efficient — and saving money? Discover whether there are some big (or small) energy-saving opportunities that you're missing.

18 Steps To Getting Through Escrow

Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days — but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do?

Components To Add To Your 2020 Real Estate Business Plan

Hopefully, you've started your real estate business plan for 2020 by now (if not, better get cracking!). Even if your plan has been finalized for months, though, there might be some components you could add to...

Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Need help finding the right neighborhood for your home search? Here are five factors that should figure prominently in your thinking.

How Can I Assess A Home’s Value?

How do you know if a home’s price is competitive as either a buyer or a seller? The only way to know for sure is to talk to a professional — either an appraiser or a real estate agent — but if...

Here’s How Much the Most Common Home Improvement Projects Cost

Upgrading your house isn’t exactly a dollar-for-dollar investment. You probably aren’t going to make all of the money back that you sink into an improvement. So think about how long you’re...

19 Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

Every little effort you can make toward building a better backyard — or front yard — will make your outside time that much more enjoyable.

30 Tips for Moving with Kids or Pets

Moving is stressful all on its own, but when you add in kids or pets (or both), it can feel downright impossible. But you can ensure the move is as low-stress for them, and you, as possible.