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What Constitutes a "Good Buy?" July 28, 2015It doesn’t matter if you are a first time homebuyer or buying your twelfth investment property; you probably question if you are involved in a “good buy.” Here are a few topics that could help you determine if you are headed down a stable path.  Within ...

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How the Housing Market is Faring July 23, 2015According to HousingWire, home sales increased 11.4% in June compared to the same time last year. So far this year, 2015 has seen an increase in housing activity in both the buyers’ and sellers’ markets. Also worthy of note, foreclosures have decrease...

The Outlook of Housing in 2015 July 20, 2015The month of July seems to be creeping to a close faster than ever and with it will go the “hot housing season” of the summer months. The coming months will likely bring cooler weather, the start of school sessions, and before we know it, the holiday se...

The Ultimate Game Room July 17, 2015Game rooms or dens are an often-coveted feature of homeowners. Providing a fun and relaxed environment separate from the other rooms of the home, a game room can offer dwellers a play to kick back, socialize, and partake in some friendly competition. Here’s how...

Tricks to Organizing Your Garage Like a Pro July 10, 2015Do you throw random boxes and tubs of “I’ll go through it later” items into your garage? It seems most garages these days are full of containers and bins of items that often the owner was not even aware they still had. While spring may be g...

The Pros and Cons of Investment PropertiesJuly 09, 2015 Many often think of an investment property as quickly flipped home; a home that has been purchased, renovated and upgraded, and then sold at a much higher price that it was purchased for. However, the most common investment property is a ren...

Network to Your Advantage July 08, 2015Networking is an incredible tool in today’s world. It can help you land a dream job, give you the inside scoop on a deal you have been holding out for, or expand your connections in your industry for future success. No matter the situation, networking is all...

Exploring Jumbo LoansJuly 06, 2015 Big homes call for big loans. If you have been approved for a loan exceeding the conforming limit and are in the market for a more expensive home, you will be directed toward jumbo loan options. The conforming limit is the maximum loan amount that government age...