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10 Myths Associated With Selling Your Home to Investors [Infographic]

Real estate investors often get a bad rap when it comes to purchasing homes. Much of that reputation is based on myths about how investors work, and the actions of a few bad apples. Before you discount the idea of selling your home to an investor, consider the following points. ... Read More »

2.5 million consumers hit by financial crisis ready to reenter housing

The time frame for borrowers who were significantly hit after the financial crisis to improve their credit score is about to happen, opening the door for a lot of consumers to reenter the housing market. ... Read More »

Most Americans Have Almost No Savings--Even if They Make More Than $100,000 a Year

How much do you have socked away in savings for unexpected emergencies or large purchases such as a vacation or car? If you're like most Americans, the answer is: not enough. A recent survey of more than 7,000 Americans by the personal finance site GOBankingRates found that most Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. More than a third of respondents sai ... Read More »

Making the Most of an Open House Visit

Here are some best practices for buyers at all ends of the home-buying spectrum. Open houses are the gold standard in real estate. They’ve been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. ... Read More »

Look out housing, Millennials are about to take over

Millennials haven’t taken over the housing market yet, but it’s only a matter of time before they do. Many Millennials have not moved into homeownership due to a number of factors, including a preference for urban living and a high student debt burden. ... Read More »

4 Reasons Not to Renew Your Rental Lease

There are times to renew your rental, and times to just ride off into the sunset to a new lease. The renter is kind of like the cowboy of the real estate market: Wild and free. (And wearing a cool hat.) ... Read More »

Terrorism And Insurance: What Homeowners And Auto Policies Cover

Your homeowners and auto insurance policies provide plenty of protection, against everything from wind storms and lightning strikes to that drunk driver who smashes into your parked car. What might not be covered, however, is a terrorist attack that damages your home and property. ... Read More »

Slow and Steady Still Wins the Race

I must have heard the story about the tortoise and the hare a few million times and you'd think I'd be sick of it by now. But-- and this is amazing to me in today's everything-in-a-hurry world-- the basic lesson that slow and steady progress wins the race in the long run is still remarkably relevant and applicable, especially to new businesses. It sounds a l ... Read More »

3 Things to Do When Your Neighbors List Their Home for Sale

The sign just went up next door. How does your neighbor's impending sale affect you? Most people think their real estate concerns end once they’ve closed on and moved into their new homes. But given the constant access to information and the changing nature of society today, smart homeowners know that their real estate awareness should continue after the cl ... Read More »

3 Household Chores You Only Need To Do Once A Year

Sometimes it seems like you could clean your countertops every day and still never keep them shiny. Luckily, though, there are a few household chores you can do only once per year and still enjoy maximum results. ... Read More »