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Inspection day is exciting. Besides running all the faucets, testing the appliances, and peeling back that shag carpet to check for hardwood (fingers crossed!), what else should be inspected? Simply put: Everything. Your home inspector should examine every square inch of the house, from the electric garage door to the built-in microwave. Faulty construction, improper electrical wiring, inefficient insulation, old heating, building permit violations, and other unseen problems can lead to expensive home repairs — large and small. However, don’t assume that if you hire a home inspector, they will be able to tell you absolutely everything you need to know about the house. Home... Read more
As some banks step away from construction lending, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is stepping into the gap, with competitive rates and faster processing...
“So what’s the neighborhood really like?” is the ubiquitous refrain among home buyers shopping in areas they’re unfamiliar with. And though your real...
While investing in a rental property may be a sound way for people to secure their financial futures, one insurance company has warned that landlords won’t always get...
Concerns over unpaid rent, unoccupied property and unruly tenants rank highly among the worries that can keep landlords up at night. A specialized form of landlord...
Here’s how to avoid common mistakes of first-time landlords. First-time homebuyers are a declining group. Historically, 40% of homebuyers have been first-time buyers, but that percentage continues to shrink, even as millennials continue to show more interest in becoming buyers (eventually). If you’re already a homeowner, your wheels might be spinning right about now — if people aren’t buying starter homes, then the rental market has to be booming, right? It is in many areas, particularly where unemployment is low, the population is high, and homes are not overpriced. But before you start searching for a home for sale in Austin, TX to rent, you should think about the... Read more
The housing crisis and recession that followed has led to a sustained increase in the percentage of Americans who rent rather than own their homes — from 38.5...
The housing bust turned a lot of homeowners into renters. Families who lost their homes to foreclosure went back to renting, and they’ll probably stay renters...
A bill expanding landlord rights is on its way to Governor Walker’s desk. It would allow landlords to evict a tenant more quickly if criminal activity is believed...
The multifamily housing market will remain strong despite facing economic headwinds this year, according to the new Freddie Mac Multifamily Outlook. The sector is coming...
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