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Buying/Investing BUYING A HOME BEFORE MARRIAGE? Here Are 4 Important Considerations To Keep In Mind Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate For previous generations, buying a home was a life milestone that often came after couples had already gotten married and combined households. These days, however, that cultural norm seems to be quickly changing. According to a new homeownership report by WalletJoy, […]
Buying/Investing 4 TIPS TO NEGOTIATE HOME INSPECTION REPAIRS Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Negotiating repairs after the inspections can be a huge step forward in purchasing your home. It can also be a huge point of contention between buyers and sellers. With that in mind, I’ve brought you some tips on how to get the most out of these negotiations. Read […]
Buying/Investing 4 HOME BUYING ETIQUETTE RULES [YOU] SHOULD KNOW by Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate The real estate industry can feel like it has its own set of rules. With that in mind, I’ve brought you four home buying etiquette rules that every buyer should know. Read them over and keep them in mind so that you feel prepared for when you’re […]
Buying/Investing 4 COMMON DOWN PAYMENT MYTHS…debunked! by Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Being able to make a down payment is one of the keys to becoming a homeowner. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions out there that keep a lot of would-be buyers from realizing that they are capable of making a purchase. With that in mind, I’ve decided to […]
Buying/Investing WHAT NOT TO DO when buying a home By Beatrice de Jong, Member FORBES Real Estate Council The home-buying process can be a long one. Once you have an accepted offer, you’ll likely be excitedly counting down the days until you can move in and start your life as a homeowner. You might be preapproved for a mortgage, but you might not end […]
Buying/Investing WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE INSPECTING By Jennifer Anderson, Member FORBES Real Estate Council Whether you’re purchasing your first home or you’re an experienced buyer, each property has its own unique considerations when it comes to ensuring a safe environment and sound investment. Not only are home inspections vital – it’s also vital to complete them correctly and comprehensively within the established […]
Buying/Investing NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN RENTAL PROPERTY [Here’s] Four Reasons Why by David Friedman, Member FORBES REAL ESTATE COUNCIL A few months ago, I was in the incredibly fortunate position of receiving a call from my real estate agent. He’d found a unit about to go on the market that would make, he thought, a strong investment. After weighing a number of options, […]
Buying/Investing INVESTING? HERE’S THE MATH How To Tell If An Investment Property Is A Good Buy by Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate The question on every new investor’s mind is simple: how do you know if an investment property will be profitable? Lucily, there are two easy formulas you can use to determine if an investment property is […]
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Buying/Investing HOUSE HACKING – WHAT IS IT? And What You Need To Know Before Getting Started Tara Mastroeni, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate These days, it seems like there’s a life hack for everything, even real estate. In recent years, “house hacking” has become a popular way to keep costs of living affordable while still enjoying the benefits that come with being […]
Buying/Investing DON’T [STRESS] WHEN HOUSE HUNTING FOUR WAYS TO KEEP FROM GETTING OVERWHELMED Tara Mastroeni Contributor FORBES – Real Estate There’s no getting around the fact that house hunting can be stressful at times, especially in this market where the few properties available tend to move fast. However, there are things that you can do to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed during […]
Buying/Investing WANT TO DOWNSIZE? LISTEN UP! Expert Tips For Choosing A Smaller Home by Heather Senison, Contributor FORBES – Real Estate Bigger is not always better when it comes to home sizes nowadays. Unlike in the 1990s, when square footage was a venerable measure of success, homeowners today are more aware of their carbon footprints, household budgets and other factors that […]
Buying/Investing THINKING OF BUYING PROPERTY WITH A FRIEND? 4 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a House With a Friend Friends and unmarried couples make up a growing segment of the housing market. If that’s you, here’s what you need to know before buying. by Emma Pattee THE NEW YORK TIMES (Real Estate) If you’re unmarried and interested in owning a house, the idea […]
Buying/Investing SEARCHING FOR A FIRST HOME? 12 RED FLAGS Searching For Your First Home? Watch Out For These 12 Red Flags Expert Panel FORBES REAL ESTATE COUNCIL When browsing the market for a new home, first-time homebuyers are often eager to find their dream property. Unfortunately, some are so eager that they can blind themselves to potential red flags. Settling for a house that’s […]
Buying/Investing LOOKING AT A FORECLOSED PROPERTY? 11 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING Expert Panel FORBES REAL ESTATE COUNCIL For investors, foreclosed properties can be a golden opportunity to get a property at a great price. However, it’s important to remember that, with foreclosures, the previous owner had issues with maintaining their mortgage payments—and possibly the property itself. Often, foreclosures need a lot of work to restore them to a condition […]
Buying/Investing MILLENNIAL HOMEBUYER’S CHECKLIST & SURVIVAL GUIDE By Corey Burr FORBES Real Estate Council The reluctance of many millennials to buy a home has been well-documented over the last few years, but that is changing. According to realtor.com, millennials now account for the largest share of loan volume — 42% in December of last year. In spite of significant home price appreciation and […]
Buying/Investing 5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION By Tara Mastroeni Contributor – Real Estate FORBES Buying a new construction property can be a daunting task. There are so many decisions to make, all without seeing the final product. With that in mind, you’ll want to make sure that you go into this process armed with as much information as possible. To that […]
Buying/Investing HOW TO BUY A HOME: CLOSE THE DEAL (5/5) Final installment of a five-part series created from an article by Michelle Higgans, staff writer at The New York Times covering Real Estate, Travel & Consumer Trends. ____________________________________________________________________ CLOSE THE DEAL Once your bid on a house is accepted, you set in motion the process that will take you to finally holding a set of […]
Buying/Investing HOW TO BUY A HOME: THE OFFER (4/5) Part four of a five-part series created from an article by Michelle Higgans, staff writer at The New York Times covering Real Estate, Travel & Consumer Trends. _______________________________________________________ MAKING AN OFFER Once you find a home you want to make an offer on, don’t delay. FINDING “THE ONE” Did you walk into an open house […]
Buying/Investing HOW TO BUY A HOME: HUNTING (3/5) Part three of a five-part series created from an article by Michelle Higgans, staff writer at The New York Times covering Real Estate, Travel & Consumer Trends. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________________ THE SEARCH FOR A NEW HOME Now that you have a better sense of your budget, figure out where you want to live. 1. CHOOSE A […]
Buying/Investing HOW TO BUY A HOME: BE PREPARED (2/5) The following is part two of a five-part series created from an article by Michelle Higgans, staff writer at The New York Times covering Real Estate, Travel & Consumer Trends. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________________ ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES It’s time to assess your spending, clean up your credit and figure out what you can afford. COUNT YOUR PENNIES […]

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