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Posted on 05/03/2020

Family vacations can be a great time to bond and create memories. One of the most economical ways to travel and enjoy the great outdoors is to tent camp. If you happen to travel the Oregon coastline, there are many State Park campsite options. Oregon boosts fifty-two tent campsites, many you will find along the picturesque coastline. Whether...

Camping

Oregon

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Foreclosures: Should I Buy One?

Photo by Alexander Stein via PixabayIf a home is in foreclosure, you can buy it for less. Great deal, right? It can be, but there are pitfalls, and you need even more caution than in a regular real estate transaction. Stages of Foreclosure Foreclosure can take months or even years depending on the regulations of the specific state,...

Buying A Foreclosure

Foreclosure

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Buying In: REIT Starter Guide

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via PixabayWould you like to invest in real estate? To buy thousands of income-producing properties, from apartments to office buildings to industrial parks, all over the country or the world? It you’re wealthy, you might dispatch someone to travel far and wide and do just that, but even if you’re not rich you can...

Real Estate Investment Trust

REIT

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Selling or Renting an Inherited House: 3 Facts You Should Know

Photo by Dave Frisch from Pexels If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...

Seller Tips

Rental Property

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Posted on 04/05/2020

Tips for Home Sellers: Optimize Your Time and Resources

In some instances, a home seller has limited time and resources to list his or her house and promote it to prospective buyers. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seller to make the most of his or her time and resources throughout the property selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help a house...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 03/29/2020

Tips on Choosing the Best Home Improvement Projects Before Listing Your Home

Photo by bidvine via Pixabay Some home projects and improvements can't wait - a leaking hot water heater or a water damaged floor need to be replaced right away. Other, planned renovations and upgrades are optional. Consider not only your current needs, but the potential impact of any large planned upgrade on your home's value before you proceed....

Home Improvement

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Should You Get a Reverse Mortgage?

Photo by 3D Animation Production Company via PixabayIf you’re retired, own your own home and have trouble making ends meet, a reverse mortgage may seem like the answer to prayers. You get to stay in your house and you’ll have some extra cash to see you through. Before you run to the nearest lender, however, consider the downside...

Bank Loans

Retirement

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Posted on 03/15/2020

House Showings: Here's What Sellers Need to Know

If you plan to sell your home, it often is a good idea to learn about property showings. That way, you can prepare for showings and boost the likelihood of a fast, profitable property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three things that sellers need to know about home showings. 1. A showing may make or break...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 03/08/2020

When You Can't Find the Perfect Luxury Home

Photo by Connoman via Pixabay Sometimes you look at many homes and can’t find the perfect luxury home. When that happens, you might have to get a home that meets every requirement except the one – and then add that feature yourself. Many luxury homes have plenty of room to add additional buildings and water features. When purchasing...

Home Improvements

Luxury Home

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Posted on 03/01/2020

8 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property

Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...

Landlord

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Posted on 02/23/2020

Key Reasons to Upgrade Your California Luxury Home's Curb Appeal

If you want to sell a luxury home in Los Angeles, San Diego or elsewhere in California, you may want to focus on your house's curb appeal. In fact, there are many reasons to upgrade your Golden State luxury residence's curb appeal before you list your house, and these include: 1. You can transform an ordinary home into an...

California

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 02/16/2020

How To Protect Your Real Estate Assets from a Possible Recession

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Property owners got clobbered in the Great Recession of 2008, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Real estate typically weathers hard times well compared to other investments. Still, there’s always the possibility you could get squeezed if property values drop or if your personal or business income takes a...

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