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How to Conquer Major Home Inspection Problems

There are a variety of hidden issues that can make selling your home difficult. Here are some of the most common home problems found during inspections (and how to fix them). ... Read More »

5 Things That Good Leaders Always Do

Although it may seem like the things that good leaders do--such as taking charge providing a vision for their organizations--are pretty straightforward, there's more to leadership than just that. Good leaders--actually, great leaders--always do these 5 things. ... Read More »

7 Solutions To Common Design Dilemmas

Unless you’re designing your home from scratch, there are bound to be one or two existing features in a purchased home that you may regard as eyesores. Such design challenges can be overcome with relatively simple solutions. If you have a room that’s as small as a pocket, as narrow as a tube or far too large, read on for some tricks that can hide, divide or ... Read More »

Millennials look at tiny homes as new option for homeownership

San Diego, California will create the city’s first “micro-housing” as an alternative for residents who want less expensive housing, according to an article by Kristian Castro for Fusion. In the current competitive state of the housing market, many Millennials are finding it more difficult than ever to find a home as first time homebuyers. This neighborhood ... Read More »

10 Signs Youre in a Competitive Real Estate Market

When you’re searching for new digs in a competitive market, buying a house isn’t easy. The good news is “if you keep going, you will get the home you want,” says Los Angeles real estate agent Jane Peters. So gird yourself, grab a coffee and maybe even do a calming yoga pose or two. After all, cafes and exercise studios indicate you’re searching in a potenti ... Read More »

Should You Use the Listing Agent When Purchasing a Home?

First-time home buyers aren’t typically versed in the intricacies of agency disclosure, nor do they understand the concepts of a buyer’s agent and seller’s agent. They only know that the person they meet at an open house or email about a listing is an “agent.” When they start getting more serious and want to inquire about a property, its price, condition or ... Read More »

Its a great time to buy a home, but no one cares

Low rates, expensive rent costs, a wealth of financing option, all indicators for why it’s a good time to buy a home, and yet they don’t rank too high on a buyer's list of concerns. First-time homebuyers (who we mean by "no one") are motivated by aspiration and emotion, think ‘a home for my kids to run around in’ or ‘a place to finally call my own.’ ... Read More »

The secret to selling your house for more money

HGTV "Property Brothers" stars and co-authors of "Dream Home," Drew and Jonathan Scott, stopped by Business Insider to share their inside secrets for selling your home. Here's how to price your home so it sells for the most money possible. ... Read More »

Realtors: Heres how you will beat the competition

As buyers and sellers prepare for a hotly anticipated summer selling season, real estate agents must focus today on the results you want to achieve 90 days down the line. In real estate, your activities determine your results – the value you deliver to clients, and the opportunities you create for yourself and your family. ... Read More »

Ive been investing in real estate for the past 5 years — here are 10 things to ask yourself before you start

Our start in real estate began from very humble beginnings. My husband and I bought our first property at the ages of 23 and 25, on October 25, 2011 after our 3rd move in 18 months. I had just graduated from grad school and was unemployed and without a job. ... Read More »