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What is a property investor, and how is that different from anyone who just buys a house? Of course, everyone who buys a house wants it to go up in value. A property investor is someone who buys a house to be used as a rental. They may already have a house and get another, … Read more

Do you want to create a virtual tour but don’t have the money to buy a fancy camera? Or maybe you’re just not sure how to use one? In this blog post, we will show you how to make a virtual tour with your iPhone! It’s actually very easy and doesn’t require any expensive equipment. … Read more

Have you heard about Wholesaling Real Estate? You don’t need a real estate license, you don’t need to own property, and you can make thousands in a short time – legally! It may seem too good to be true, but wholesaling is a way to get started in real estate investing. I’ll be honest – … Read more

It is common for a homebuyer to receive a financial gift from family members, relatives, or even close friends. However, there are some rules that need to be followed in order to use it for a down payment. Follow this real estate gift letter template to avoid any hassles when buying your new home. We … Read more

Are you facing imminent foreclosure on your home? Has the bank sent you letters and called, and is still moving forward with the process? There is one guaranteed strategy that always works. I have a few other last-ditch efforts that sometimes works. Let’s talk about what you can do if you need to stop foreclosure a the last minute. … Read more

When you are under the cloud of the IRS, it can be difficult to move forward financially. They have many different ways to collect any back taxes you may owe. Often I’m asked if you can get a mortgage with a tax lien, and the answer is yes, but it is difficult.  the IRS doesn’t … Read more

You probably don’t buy a house all that often. You probably have lots of questions. One common question that both first-time and experienced home buyers ask is whether a home inspection is required for a Mortgage? A home inspection is NOT required for a Mortgage. There will be many things a lender will ask when … Read more

If you are selling your house but haven’t paid off your entire mortgage yet, you may have questions. It is very common for this to happen, and the procedure to take care of everything is easy and straightforward. In fact, most of it is handled by someone else. In this article, I will explain the … Read more

I’m writing this post for agents who want to be able to send this to their clients to show how to write a good review. A sample good review for real estate agent is so important, and this is how to help! You don’t need to be a professional writer to create a good review … Read more

This post is all about Realtor Motivational Quotes! I’m a huge fan of motivational quotes and have them hanging all over my office. They get me excited to work on my real estate business and do the common sense activities that will take me to the next level. It can be hard to find the … Read more

If you are like me, you want to know exactly how much you will be paying when you buy a house. I want to know the exact amount of my monthly payment so I can budget properly. But I also want to know what my closing costs are so I can make sure the money … Read more

You might be wondering if your neighbor has the right to access your property without your permission and if they do, when does it become their property instead of yours? Understanding the difference between prescriptive easement vs adverse possession can be tricky. It is important to understand that the landowner does not get a Prescriptive … Read more

You have come to the right place! With these simple steps, YOU can gain financial freedom and learn how to live Mortgage Free. If you were like me, you had monthly payments for your house that were between 25-45% of your income. I was paying $2,243 per month! Imagine if all that went into your … Read more

When valuing a property, lots of different factors need to be considered. How can two homes which are perhaps next door to each other and seem so very similar, vary widely in the price? One way to determine this is using substitution in Real Estate appraisals. The principle of substitution is that the value of … Read more

There are actually two terms that get confused frequently. Assemblage and Plottage. They are two real estate definitions that are commonly mixed up. Plottage is the increased value that is obtained when two or more parcels are assembled together. The process of joining adjacent independent plots is called Assemblage. In real estate, it is very … Read more

So you have picked out a Real Estate agent. They helped you either sell your house or showed you a bunch of places. Now you are under contract. Suddenly there are all these other people involved like the Title Company vs Escrow. Don’t worry. It’s all part of the process. We are here to help … Read more

I’m all about organization – labels, reusable containers, and keeping things neat and tidy. Often you might hear about a binder when you are a home buyer? What is a Binder in Real Estate? Do you need to make one for organization? Actually, the real answer is very different than you think! Real Estate Transactions … Read more

Did you know there are over 500 MLS listing service organizations in America? That means there are a lot of different terms that can be used when houses get listed. CTG status means Contingent – that the house has accepted a contract but there are some Contingencies or parts of the contract that must be … Read more

As you enter the final days of Escrow, your settlement agent will provide you with disclosures to review before closing. This is the time when all the numbers finally come together for both the buyers and the sellers. Here we will Learn the Alta Settlement Statement vs HUD Differences, and why neither is required. Over … Read more