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Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several "hidden" costs to owning a vacation home that your daydreams don't encompass.
Need help finding the right neighborhood for your home search? Here are five factors that should figure prominently in your thinking.
How do you know if a homeâs price is competitive as either a buyer or a seller? The only way to know for sure is to talk to a professional â either an appraiser or a real estate agent â but if you want to do some research on your own, hereâs where to…
Upgrading your house isnât exactly a dollar-for-dollar investment. You probably arenât going to make all of the money back that you sink into an improvement. So think about how long youâre likely to stay in the house and which upgrades youâll enjoy the…
Every little effort you can make toward building a better backyard â or front yard â will make your outside time that much more enjoyable.
Moving is stressful all on its own, but when you add in kids or pets (or both), it can feel downright impossible. But you can ensure the move is as low-stress for them, and you, as possible.
Establishing yourself as a community and working together with your neighbors is one of the best ways to increase feelings of safety while actually reducing crime in your area. Here's how to get started.
If youâve been thinking about investing in real estate, hereâs what you need to do before heading out to shop for properties.
Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days â but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do?
Like so many things in life, it's not what you know; it's who you know. Find these essential people for your homeowners' network.
Buying a new home can be an exciting time. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. To help prepare, here are five important things to know about the market.
People have been buying vacation rental properties to generate extra income for decades, but the emergence of Airbnb and other websites that let you book private rooms or entire private homes directly online have created a new era of vacation rental owners. Many of the…
