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What Are Spec Homes? A Recent History & the Biggest, Boldest Spec Mansions to Come to Life
by Georgie Mihaila September 12, 2021
There’s this term that often gets thrown around when talking about Los Angeles’ biggest and boldest real estate projects. Spec homes are often referenced in the media when talking about the highly customized newly built mansions (with endless lists of amenities) that come to market with mind-boggling prices. They’re also mentioned by real estate agents […] More
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Number of Homes Sold for $500k+ Over Asking Price Tripled in Q2, Report Finds
by Georgie Mihaila August 24, 2021
Despite recent data showing that the red-hot housing market is starting to cool off, there’s no denying that 2021 has been a nightmare for would-be home buyers across the U.S. The first half of the year was marked by low inventory and crazy bidding wars, and a recent analysis by real estate website Zillow.com sheds […] More
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5 Things You Need to Know About When Selling Your Land to Developers
by Editorial team May 20, 2021
Selling land to developers is often the quickest way to make a profit off of unused land. Although some will try to swoop in and steal it for cheap, and others will try to convince you that your land is worthless and that they’re doing you a favor: don’t fall for it. The following tips […] More
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A Complete Guide to Flipping Houses
by Editorial team May 10, 2021
Maybe you saw a reality TV show where a segment about house flipping was featured and you suddenly said to yourself, ‘Hey, I can do that!’ Or perhaps you’ve been successful at flipping a property once and, as a result, your friends and family are now trying to convince you to take a bigger bite […] More
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Top 6 Accessible Ways to Prep Your House for a Quick Sale
by Editorial team March 25, 2021
If you’re selling your home and don’t want to see it linger on the market for too long, you’re going to want to make it look nice. That’s just basic common sense. You’re going to attract more buyers, and give yourself a chance at getting a quick sale at the best possible price. The problem […] More
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Can You Sell a House and Buy Another at the Same Time? We Explore Your Options
by Georgie Mihaila February 24, 2021
When you are in the process of moving, the process of buying your new home and selling your old one usually involves choosing which one comes first—to buy or to sell. Selling your old home first is often a more sensible option, as this ensures you have the needed down payment to cover your new […] More
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Great Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home: the 3 Areas with the Biggest ROI
by Georgie Mihaila June 17, 2020
For most of us that don’t have the paycheck of celebrities or CEOs, our house is likely the biggest investment we hold. In fact, it’s often been reported that about 70% of American homeowners believe that their house is their biggest asset. And just like any other investor, all homeowners want to make sure they […] More
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Considering Buying a Home with a Crawl Space? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Marvi Abdullah June 15, 2020
The hollow area under the floors of a house set between the ground and the first floor is known as a crawl space. Why the bug-like name? Because it literally provides only enough room to crawl, with its very low ceiling making it impossible for someone (regardless of height) to stand. The core role of […] More
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Smaller Home or Condo? 4 Key Aspects to Consider Before Buying Big
by Georgie Mihaila May 19, 2020
I like to think we’ve become a little less obsessed with the notion of “living large”. Whether it’s prompted by a desire to keep costs down and focus on the more important things in life, or the stress relief provided by not holding onto more things than we have to, something seems to have fundamentally […] More
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Property for Airbnb
by Editorial team January 23, 2020
Becoming an Airbnb host can be an excellent way to boost your income. Short-term rentals are the future of the industry, and the statistics indicate that more than 190 million people around the world use this particular platform. Once you get to learn the laws and regulations specific for your location, you’ll be thrilled to […] More
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Homes For Sale: How to Prepare Yours and Increase its Chances of Selling Fast
by Editorial team December 17, 2019
When putting your home up for sale, the waiting game is one of the hardest parts. Regardless of the reason behind the decision to sell your property — be it because you’ve already found your dream home, want to move to a new city/area, or simply downsizing — earning money from the transaction as soon […] More
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Should You Become a Landlord? Most Important Things to Consider Before Making the Jump
by Editorial team October 28, 2019
There’s no easy answer to the question “Should I rent or buy a house?” It depends on so many factors: your age, your finances, your neighborhood, your future plans, the current real estate landscape, and the mortgage market, to name just a few. Being a landlord requires a lot of responsibility and quite the investment. […] More