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Buying a home involves a whole series of complex terms and procedures that can be confusing for first time buyers. The American real estate system features a variety of specialized practices to transfer properties safely and protect landowners, lenders, buyers, and sellers alike. However, the te...

Whether you’re actively moving for work, thinking about moving, or simply interested in growing an investment, buying a house in a different city or state involves research and preparation you otherwise wouldn’t need if you choose to buy across town. Many buyers and investors are drawn to places ...

Buying a home involves a whole series of complex terms and procedures that can be confusing for first time buyers. The American real estate system features a variety of specialized practices to transfer properties safely and protect landowners, lenders, buyers, and sellers alike. However, the ter...

Guest article by Jonathan Dean     Nowadays, there is a huge surge in demand for communities that let people conduct their activities within short distances of one another by bringing all amenities, employment, schools, and recreation within reasonable walking distance from their homes. It’s funn...

  Anytime money is being exchanged, there are bound to be some bad eggs looking to take advantage of people. Despite being a perfectly safe, tried and true method of home buying, Rent to Own (RTO) often gets a bad rap because scammers in the past have used faulty agreements to prey on underprepa...

A Guest Article by Jonathan Dean.   Now that the new year has come and January is almost over, it’s time to start planning any housing projects you have in mind in the coming months (and depending on where you live, if the weather permits), but the what should you concentrate on this year? Do you...

  Planning out a budget for your Rent-to-Own home is similar to preparing for a standard home purchase with some slight variations. The type of planning necessary for RTO differs in that it’s largely more strategic than meeting specific underwriting guidelines. When you sign the lease-purchase a...