Understanding the Different Types of Appreciation in Real Estate

Appreciation is a cornerstone concept in real estate investment, referring to the increase in a property’s value over time. Investors and homeowners alike benefit from appreciation as it can increase wealth and equity, enabling property owners to leverage their assets further. However, appreciation can come in various forms, each influenced by different factors. Here, we … Read more

Avoid big bills with regular upkeep

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When something breaks all of a sudden and you weren’t anticipating spending big bucks on fixing it, we run into a problem. Luckily, by being proactive, we can help to mitigate failure of major systems and appliances around your home. Here are a few ways we can do this:  Clean AC units: As weather warms … Read more

Effects of AI on Real Estate

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If you haven’t heard about AI by now, you probably truly live under a rock. Not actually, but still, artificial intelligence has been surfacing for several years now with some serious changes to the world as a result. The real estate industry is not exempt from this. AI has been making a massive surge in … Read more

Will Short Term Rentals be banned?

STR & Housing Affordability  If you’re thinking about turning your property into a short term rental and listing it on sites like “AirBnB”, you should take a moment to review recent legislation and efforts by local government to restrict these types of properties. This is not to say that STRs are going away, but simply … Read more

How to improve your credit before buying a home

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Disclaimer: I am not a tax or financial professional, these are simply some educational tips that have worked for me that may or may not work for you. It’s no mystery a good credit score is paramount to qualify for a home mortgage. Would you lend someone hundreds of thousands of dollars knowing they have … Read more