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What is the BRRRR Method of Real Estate Investment?
Real estate investments come in many forms, such as fixing and flipping homes or owning rental properties. For those ready to take their real estate investments to the next level, there’s the BRRRR method, which combines many aspects of typical real estate...
How to Get a Mortgage as a Single Parent
Getting a mortgage as a single parent often is more difficult than it can be for a couple. Typical lending standards may make it more complicated for a single buyer to qualify for a mortgage due to lower income amounts than a married couple’s combined income....
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
If you have the funds to pay off your mortgage loan early, you might think it’s in your best interest to do so. However, before you pay it off, there are some things you might want to consider. For example, will you be subject to a prepayment penalty? Should you put...
5 Ways Remote Work Is Changing Home Buying
Remote work has become a popular option for businesses and workers alike — and this trend was gaining steam even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, however, the number of remote workers has skyrocketed. What began as a quick solution to stay-at-home...
5 Tips for a Successful Open House
Open house tips and tricks often make the difference between a successful event and one that falls flat. An open house can be a truly effective way to vault your way to ‘sold.’ It’s not the right choice for every home, but can be well worth the time and...
How to Find New Clients as a Real Estate Agent
Building a successful, consistent strategy to attract new clients is one of the greatest challenges for a real estate agent. Even seasoned agents struggle from time to time with maintaining a consistent flow of clients. Whether you’re a new agent trying to find...
How To Get A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
While it’s not impossible for a self-employed borrower to acquire a traditional mortgage loan, it’s often not easy. Qualified mortgages (QMs) such as conventional loans and FHA loans require a steady employment record and income documentation in the form of tax...
Mortgage Payment Breakdown: The Ultimate List
Even if you’ve never purchased a home or applied for a mortgage, everyone knows you will eventually deal with a mortgage payment. However, not everyone knows the definition of a mortgage, what components make up a mortgage payment, or what goes into calculating...
8 Social Media Tips for Real Estate Agents
More than seven out of ten Americans claim they frequently use some kind of social media. This statistic has remained relatively stable for the past five years, so the trend looks pretty stable. Much research has also been done on the breakdown of...
5 Ways Real Estate Agents and Loan Officers Can Work Together
Real estate agents and mortgage loan officers have the potential to create a strong and mutually beneficial partnership. Each piece in the homebuying process can be made smoother and more efficient when these professionals share clients, knowledge, and connections....