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Category: Ask a Realtor

What Are The Costs of Home Staging?

Nicki and Karen » February 24, 2025

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When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are critical. Potential buyers often make judgments within moments of ...

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Understanding Seller Carryback Financing: A Comprehensive Guide

Nicki and Karen » February 17, 2025

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Seller carryback financing, often called seller financing, is a real estate transaction in which the seller steps into t ...

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Understanding Residential Real Estate Syndication: A Comprehensive Guide

Nicki and Karen » February 10, 2025

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Residential real estate syndication is an investment model where multiple investors pool their resources to invest in re ...

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Quiet Title Actions in Residential Real Estate: A Guide to Success

Nicki and Karen » February 3, 2025

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In residential real estate, disputes over property ownership can sometimes arise, leading to confusion and frustration f ...

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The Role of Vacancy Rate in Pro Forma Calculations for Residential Real Estate

Nicki and Karen » January 27, 2025

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When you’re evaluating possible residential real estate investments, you can use a pro forma to project the amount ...

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What Is a Subprime Mortgage? A Complete Guide to Understanding Subprime Loans

Nicki and Karen » January 20, 2025

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In the real estate industry, borrowers have access to numerous types of mortgage loans. While many borrowers seek prime ...

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Understanding Capital Expenditure: A Comprehensive Guide

Nicki and Karen » January 13, 2025

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Capital expenditure (CapEx) is a financial term that refers to money that a company uses to maintain, acquire, or upgrad ...

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Understanding Appraisal Contingency: A Key to Protecting Your Home Purchase

Nicki and Karen » January 6, 2025

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An appraisal contingency is a clause in a real estate contract that protects buyers by allowing them to back out of the ...

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Joint Ventures in Real Estate: A Guide to Collaborative Success

Nicki and Karen » December 30, 2024

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When investing in real estate, you can purchase properties on your own or partner with other investors to create joint v ...

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What Is a Short Sale in Real Estate?

Nicki and Karen » December 23, 2024

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If you want to sell your home because you’re no longer capable of paying for it, you may want to consider a short ...

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