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Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, the relationship between the two is delicate and tricky. On one hand, the landlord relies on the tenant for income. Without the tenant, the landlord would have to find someone else to fill their vacancy or risk losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars in rent every […]

Over the last few years, Seattle and Portland have in many ways become known as being “the place to be” if you are young and starting out. These, along with continued favorites like Los Angeles and New York are hot spots for young professionals that are starting out. However, due to the continuous increasing competition […]

Deciding to turn your home, or an additionally acquired property into a rental property can be a great option for covering your ownership expenses while allowing the property in question to appreciate in value. Rental income is considered “passive” income. This means that it is income that is regularly received and requires little effort to […]

In today’s real estate market, it can be difficult finding your place, and figuring out how to make yourself stand out as a home buyer. This is especially true when you are interested in a property that has gained a lot of interest from other potential buyers. So what do you do? There is the […]

As both past and present military personnel and veterans and their families know preparation is key to any major change or event – and buying a home is no different. When purchasing a home through the VA loans program, preparation is key in making sure that you are able to submit information as/if needed in […]

A leasing agent works for the landlords of shopping centers, residential rental properties or office buildings to find tenants. Generally, the leasing agent will earn a commission for finding tenants and is responsible for handling all details and fine print of leases. Characteristics of a Good Leasing Agent Excellent negotiating skills The ability to recognize […]

With Autumn in full swing, it is now time to start thinking ahead to the upcoming winter months. While it might not be the most exciting way to spend a weekend, taking some time to get your home ready for the cold weather can not only protect your real estate investment but your pocket book […]

Whenever you rent there are drawbacks to taking into consideration. These drawbacks can include a lack of ownership and having to make repairs to any damages before moving in order to get your security deposit back. When circumstances force you to move out prior your lease ending, you might be considering subletting your rental space. […]

Deciding to purchase a house is a major step, in the majority of cases, and extremely emotional one. Once you fall in love with a house it can be hard to understand and accept that it might not really be worth all of the time, money, and stress that often go along with hoping to […]

According to the United States census, there is more than 76 million baby boomers. This means that baby boomers play a large role in the real estate market. In the coming years, a large number of baby boomers will be in the market to downsize from the home where they raised their family to a […]