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After just one weekend watching cable TV most people feel they can fix just about everything and are ready to tackle that fixer-upper home. But is this a smart decision? (more…)

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Flipping homes became a huge concept a few years ago. For some the venture was incredibly lucrative, for others it was the road to bankruptcy, and for others yet, it was just a dream, something never acted on. (more…)

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You’re thinking about a move but don’t know whether to sell your current property or to rent it. It’s a difficult decision for some as the thought of added income every month may be tempting but the idea of having to deal with tenants may be daunting. (more…)

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Is fractional property ownership right for you? Fractional means a mathematical portion of a whole. Fractionalized ownership of a luxury item has been commonplace for quite some time. You’ll often hear of people going in together to purchase a boat or an airplane and property is no different. (more…)

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You have listed a home for sale and it’s not moving. It could just be due to the slow market but that doesn’t mean that you have to sit back and wait for the market to speed up again before you can sell your home. There are things that you can do to improve your listing so that people will want to come take a look at the property that you have for sale. There are also things that you can do to the property to make it stand out from the crowd. By making the effort to do these things, you’ll be able to speed up the sale and generate some revenue from your real estate despite the fact that the housing market isn’t moving as quickly as most people would like. (more…)

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The real estate bubble is rumored to have popped in the United States, but maybe it has actually bounced over to Vietnam. Hanoi is currently experiencing a revival like the region has never seen before. Retail space value is rising, the skyline is also on the rise and urban sprawl has spread into the former rice fields. (more…)

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If you’re new to the investment property game then there are a few options to consider before you dive in and buy your first rental property.

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With all the devastating weather that’s been hitting the Midwest it’s hard to believe so many people have lost everything and don’t have any flood insurance. But many people don’t carry a flood policy and feel quite justified in this decision, and many of them are actually right not to carry the policy. If you live in a high risk area then you definitely should pick up a policy. If you live in a very low risk area, then you might want to weigh the cost of the added insurance policy against your risks and calculate your possible damages in the equation. But whatever you decide, make sure you consider both your primary residence and any additional properties you may own, even undeveloped land purchases. (more…)

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For some, buying a second home is a dream; weekends at the lake house, long vacations skiing at the cabin, a hunting shack up north. But when you’re faced with the possibility of making that dream a reality will you know what you’re getting in to? If you want to make the best decision about a second home, follow the tips below. (more…)

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So you’ve found the house that you love and now its time to make an offer. In some states you simply have to set your price, in other states you need to complete a pretty thorough form. You’ll have to find out what your state requires, if you have a Realtor or a real estate attorney helping you out they will know all the ins and outs of your local requirements. If they don’t then, its time to give them the boot. (more…)