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When you’re working with a current member of the military or a military veteran, you have a great opportunity to support someone who has worked hard to serve their country. There are nearly 21 million veterans in the United States, yet many of them are not aware of all of the benefits for which t...
09/13/2019
 When someone mentions climate change, your first thoughts might turn to climbing temperatures. However, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), climate change extends beyond temperature. The things we rely on, including water systems, energy, transportation, ecos...
09/11/2019
Flipping homes in the U.S. is a popular trend. More than 49,000 homes were flipped in the first quarter of 2019, representing 7.2% of all home sales, according to property data provider ATTOM Data Solutions. And for good reason — the average home flipper is seeing a gross profit of $60,000, or an...
08/29/2019
Hurricane damage can be both physical, with high winds and floodwaters hurting homes and cars, and psychological. Weeks of clean-up, destroyed homes and lost jobs can have a long-term impact on current residents and prospective buyers alike. Yet Texas and other hurricane-prone states are resilien...
08/12/2019
Living near the coast promises a more peaceful life as a place to get away from the noise of everyday urban living. It comes as no surprise that many people spend summers exploring new beaches and beautiful coastal regions with the hope of one day buying a house near the water.  As of 2018, appro...
07/22/2019
The traditional way of buying up real estate rental properties is to buy an existing piece of real estate, fix it up and rent it out. But a new trend is emerging: Investors are building new properties with an eye on renting out completely fresh homes for investment income. In the United Kingdom, ...
07/15/2019
Approximately 40 million Americans move homes every year, whether they’re upgrading, downsizing, or simply want to be closer to a job or family.  Those who have been through the house hunting process know that it can be intense. The stress level is often even higher for people living in markets w...
06/27/2019
What’s the best way to join an economy as it’s booming? For many investors, that answer is simple: real estate. There’s only so much land to go around, after all, and if the economy grows, real estate is bound to increase in value.But infrastructure might provide an alternative that provides a mo...
06/20/2019
To say it’s been wet in Maryland is a bit of an understatement. In 2018, Baltimore experienced its wettest year on record, with nearly 72 inches of rain falling on Mobtown. Last year’s rain totals were almost double the average for Baltimore, and it appears 2019 is ready to continue that trend. S...
06/13/2019
So you've decided to rent out the property you own, now you need to decide whether to take on the responsibilities of being a private landlord or outsource those duties to a professional property manager. We cover the pros and cons of each option so you can make an informed decisions and set your...
05/29/2019
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