The home buying and selling journey is a massive undertaking for anyone. It takes plenty of time, expertise, negotiation, patience, and sometimes, even a little bit of luck. And as far as luck goes, many follow these superstitions still, even when it comes to real...
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Hosting Thanksgiving At Your New Home? Here Are Last-Minute Tips to Get Ready
Owning and buying your first home is the perfect reason to host Thanksgiving dinner. And since it's next week, chances are you have already made a checklist and started getting ready for the long-awaited holiday. But if you haven’t or still need a few reminders...
The Ins and Outs of Giving or Receiving Down Payment Gifts
For many first time buyers, saving for a down payment is one of the most challenging steps in fulfilling their dream of purchasing a home. Oftentimes, they know they can afford their potential monthly mortgages (which could be less or equal their current rents), but...
Tips for Moving Safely to a New Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to many of our daily activities and routines. It has also forced us to practice our “new normal”, such as maintaining social distancing and following stay-at-home orders as much as possible. Many businesses have been...
Video Conference Backgrounds You Can Use on Your Next Virtual Meeting
Having a work from home option is a huge advantage during this pandemic, especially since stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders are still being enforced. This is why video conferencing and online meetings among companies are now the new norm. If you're one of those...
Practical Tips on Home Buying from 5 Awesome Movies
Without a doubt, our favorite movies are the ones we can relate to in one way or another. And whether you're buying a home or starting your house search, it’s a good thing to know that there are movies you can definitely relate to. A lot of movies touch on real...
6 Bizarre Real Estate Laws Across the U.S.
When it comes to laws in the United States, every state is different, especially when it comes to real estate and property management. But there are also real estate laws that are nothing short of bizarre or just downright weird and humorous. If you're looking to move...
What is a Tiny House? We Explain This Huge Real Estate Trend For A Minimalist Living
Tiny homes. We've seen them on the HGTV series and admired their cute and alluring interiors on Pinterest. But what exactly are these? These diminutive dwellings maximize the functionality of the limited space while basking on the idea of green living because of the...
Can You Hire A Real Estate Agent To Help You Find The Perfect Rental Property?
Many real estate agents are there exclusively to help us navigate the intricate process of buying or selling a home. Yet, don't be surprised because there are also some who are exceptional in assisting renters in finding a nice and desirable apartment, condo, or any...
Turning Foreclosure Homes Into Profit
Do you find yourself attending open houses or looking in the classified ads when you're thinking of upgrading to a new house? You might even have a real estate agent's number handy so you could have them show you new homes. But have you ever considered checking on...