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Safety First! How Often Should You Clean Your Chimney?

January 22, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Chimneys are as old as homes themselves. Yet, when it comes to chores, cleaning the chimney is one of the most neglected tasks. While people often think about yard work and housework, they often forget to clean the chimney.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Real Estate

5 Important Mistakes To Avoid When Selling A Home

January 17, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Sellers of homes often make mistakes that are not in their best interests. Here are common mistakes people make when selling a home and how to avoid them.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Selling Tips, Home Staging, Real Estate

What Does A Property Management Company Do?

January 15, 2020 by Robby Oakes

For those who are interested in learning more about real estate, property management companies are an important topic of discussion. Some people might not ever consider hiring a property management company.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Opportunities, Property Management, Real Estate

What Is A Short Sale?

January 9, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Nobody enters into a mortgage assuming they are going to fall short on their payments; however, life happens and borrowers might need a way out. In serious situations, lenders may elect to foreclose on homeowners who are unable to make their mortgage payments. Fortunately, there might be another way out. This is called a short sale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Real Estate, Short Sale

Why Buying A Home In An Adjacent Area To The Best Neighborhood Is A Wise Strategy

January 8, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever seen a scientific experiment with things growing in a Petri dish? This is a metaphor for how neighborhoods grow as well. Things in a Petri dish grow towards the areas that have more nutrition to attract them and repel from areas that have bad things that they do not want.

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

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