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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Covenants, Codes and Restrictions?

August 21, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There is a joke about gated communities that says the walls are not just there to keep the people out but to keep the residents in. Living in a gated community that is subject to the rules of a homeowners’ association (HOA) can be a pleasant or a severely irritating experience, depending on the perspective a homeowner has about lifestyles.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: HOA, Real Estate, Rules and Regulations

Boom Or Bubble? – Home Prices Hit Record Highs Across America

August 20, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The rapidly rising home prices currently found in many parts of the United States make it seem like the Great Recession of 2008 never happened. It took approximately eight years for home prices to recover the values that were equivalent to those they had before the recession.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Real Estate

Important Tips To Help Kids Adjust To The Move

August 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Moving takes a certain amount of adjustment. Kids of all ages may need a little help getting used to the new environment. Help kids adjust to the move by keeping the following in mind.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Family, Real Estate, Relocation

Should You Brace For A Potential Market Downturn Next Year?

August 15, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Don’t panic, a looming recession may be good news for those wanting to sell their homes. The experts say this recession may happen in 2020, so there is still plenty of time to make plans for how to deal with a potential economic downturn.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Outlook, Market Trends, Real Estate

A $400,000 Profit From Flipping A Single House?

August 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Flipping homes is popular once again. It took about eight years after the Great Recession that started in 2006 for home prices to rebound to the levels seen before the recession. Then, by 2016, in many areas, home prices started to rapidly increase.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Real Estate

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