Exposure is everything when it comes to selling a home. In today’s market, you might need to show your house two dozen times before it sells, and that means generating a lot of interest. Sometimes the best way to get your real estate investment the attention it needs to find a buyer is to get...Read More

As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and winter can cost you thousands if you're reckless. So don't be! Here are a few steps you can take to help...Read More

Buying a home, especially your first, can be a wonderful and exciting experience. But the realities of maintaining and inhabiting a house can be a little overwhelming for new homeowners. Besides moving in, you’ve got new taxes, regulations and even some repairs to worry about. But don’t worry. If you’re organized, it's easy to stay...Read More

While the low initial interest of an adjustable-rate mortgage can attract many first-time homeowners, the rising interest rates often sound easier to cope with than they actually are. If you’re stuck in a mortgage with steadily increasing interest, here are a few financial maneuvers you can use to keep your family sane and secure:Read More

These days a kitchen isn’t just the place where food is made – it’s the command center of the entire house. If you’re in the business of rehabbing properties, you need to make sure that your kitchen is in good shape before listing your real estate investment on the market. Here are a few things...Read More

In this tough economy, it’s hard to keep your credit rating as high as you’d like it to be, and only a few financial mistakes on your record can compromise your ability to finance a new home. If you’ve got less than stellar credit, here are a few financing options to investigate:Read More