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When you decide to start shopping for a new home, one of the first big decisions you need to make is whether or not you are going to work with a real estate agent throughout the home-buying process. If you do choose to enlist the help of an agent, you will be expected to signRead more

It’s no secret how important the curb appeal of a home is, especially if you are trying to sell the house. But during the winter months, it is easy to overlook the exterior appearance of a house.  Just because it’s the gray and gloomy days of winter doesn’t mean your home’s exterior can’t look warmRead more

The holiday season may not be the busiest time of year for real estate agents, but it doesn’t mean your business can’t still thrive. Real estate agents need to be especially mindful of finding the balance between keeping business moving forward and taking some time off during the holidays. This can be extremely hard toRead more

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it wouldn’t seem like the best time to try and sell a house. But it could actually be a good time to list a home for sale. Here are a few benefits to selling a house during the holidays. Buyers are More Motivated Buyers whoRead more

Home sellers naturally want to make as much money as possible from the sale of their homes. One way to do that is to cut out the middleman – the real estate agent – and handle the entire process themselves. This DIY approach to selling a house is known as For Sale by Owner, orRead more

You know that having a digital presence is a necessity for succeeding as a real estate agent. The problem is that everyone else knows it, too, so the digital space for realtors is saturated. This makes it difficult to stand out in the crowd. Difficult, but not impossible.  Here are some tips to help youRead more

Have you been thinking about selling your home but are having trouble committing to listing it? That’s okay.  Deciding to sell your home is a huge decision, and it’s not likely to be an easy one. Even if the market conditions, your financial situation, and your family’s needs are all aligned and pointing in theRead more

Investing in property is one of the biggest financial commitments you can make. As such, it’s important to protect against issues that may compromise that investment.  Most investors purchase hazard insurance to protect against risks such as flood and fire. But, many may not understand the need for owner’s title insurance to protect against threatsRead more

Buying a home has long been part of the American dream. But with the housing crisis and financial uncertainties of the recent past, people are now more hesitant to make such a big financial commitment. In the end though, buying a home is still one of the best investments anyone can make.  So when facedRead more

Getting a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially for first-time home buyers who have never been through the process. To make matters worse, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding mortgages that can scare home buyers into thinking they can’t buy a home.  David Stapp with Louisiana Mortgage Associates debunks five of the most common mortgageRead more