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Newport News, VA is on the Move: Employment and Housing Opportunities

Newport News, Virginia is a hotbed of economic activity, even in tough economic times. The port of Newport News is a well-established hub of activity, mainly due to the flagship company, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, the...

Who’s That Knocking At My Door? Investing To Rent!

Investing to rent can create the financial and real estate success you have been searching for, but it takes hard work, thoughtful preparation and practical knowledge. As a landlord you must be creative, fearless and...

Buying A Home on ‘The Courthouse Steps’

Foreclosure auctions take place at the county courthouse of the county in which the foreclosed property is located. It occurs on specified days of each month. Auctions aren’t always well-attended, and you could find yourself...

Have You Gone Through a Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure? How Long Until You Can Purchase a Home?

Many people have gone through complex financial situations during the recession. Having an affordable place to live is a primary need. Even if you have lost a home in foreclosure or bankruptcy or surrendered a...

10 Tips on Investing in Distressed or Foreclosed Properties

Search on the world wide web for distressed or foreclosed properties as a starting point. Use a professional REALTOR to identify great foreclosure deals for you. You may be successful at searching the web on...

Shake, Shake, Shake, the Shyster: Buying Real Estate Information

The real estate industry is like any other, there are those who offer sound advice and expert knowledge and those who offer get rich quick scams. There are some popular real estate schemes that have...

Blame It On The Rain: Protect Your Home With Hurricane, Wind and Flood Insurance

Choosing the best insurance policies for your home can cause a lot of confusion. Many homebuyers are not fully educated about the coverage needed to protect a home or real estate investment. Many difficult situations...

Investment Rental Properties: When It’s Time to Buy or Sell

How does one determine when to sell a rental property investment? If you are going to buy rental properties – having a plan in place for the appropriate time to sell is important. I have...

Why Are Cash Real Estate Deals on the Rise?

This is an ideal real estate market for cash buyers and according to CNN Money, cash sales accounted for 43% of the national real estate market in 2014. This is nearly half of all transactions. What...

Not All Realtors are Created Equal: 10 Tips on Finding One

I have seen home buyers and sellers less than satisfied with REALTORS who were not providing them the level of service they felt they deserved. If you take the time to find a good match,...

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