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Tag: Homeowners

Can a Landlord Break a Rent-To-Own Contract?

Nicki and Karen » February 19, 2024

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Rent-to-own contracts offer a unique avenue for landlords and tenants to engage in real estate agreements that blend ele ...

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Alternative Ways to Get Equity Out of Your Home

Nicki & Karen » April 17, 2023

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Becoming a homeowner can help you build your wealth by allowing you to increase your equity. Whenever you make a payment ...

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A Guide to Preliminary Reports for Homeowners

Nicki & Karen » January 9, 2023

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The process of searching for a new home is oftentimes bumpy and filled with intriguing possibilities that don’t pa ...

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What Are The Advantages of a Home Equity Loan?

Nicki & Karen » May 1, 2022

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Being a homeowner comes with many tangible benefits that include everything from tax advantages to more privacy. Among t ...

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Heating your Home with Gas Heating

Nicki & Karen » February 28, 2022

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Even though we’re in Southern California, it can get cold during the winter months, which makes it essential to he ...

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Pros and Cons to Building vs Buying a Home

Nicki & Karen » December 12, 2021

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Searching for the perfect home is more difficult than ever these days. If someone else has owned the property before you ...

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6 Simple Ways to Downsize your Home

Nicki & Karen » October 24, 2021

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Homeowners who own large homes with expansive floor plans oftentimes find that they don’t need all of the space th ...

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How To Run and Manage Your Home Through Airbnb

Nicki & Karen » September 20, 2021

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If you’re a homeowner who wants to rent out your home from time to time, you can do so through the Airbnb platform ...

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How a Lien On a Home Affects the Homeowner

Nicki & Karen » December 14, 2020

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When you’re buying a home at any price, it’s possible that a lien has been placed on the property, which cou ...

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