Some Not-So-Tiny Obstacles in the Growing Market for Tiny Houses
(TNS)—When Tom Alsani heard about plans for a tiny-home community in St. Petersburg, Fla., he got so excited he immediately...
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Minutes, or Money? Homeowners Save by Trading Off Travel to Work
In city cores, commuting from farther out takes time, but can save thousands, according to an analysis newly released by...
Forget a Garage—Buyers Won’t Budge on High-Rated Schools
Buyers have their eyes on schools, and with the irrefutable link between the quality of schools and values, a district...
Real Estate Q&A: Quick Answers on Rental Leases
(TNS)—I get many rental-related questions where the answers are too short to write a whole column about—but they are important...
Don’t Know Your Mortgage Rate? You Could Be Costing Yourself Thousands
(TNS)—Not knowing your mortgage rate can be an expensive mistake, especially in this rising interest rate market. Yet nearly three...
What Is a Jumbo Mortgage and When Do You Need One?
(TNS)—Home prices have shot up in some areas of the U.S., to the point where buyers need jumbo loans to...
Partnering IRA Funds: An Alternative Way to Fund Your Real Estate Investment
Did you know you can partner with other funding sources to increase your investment potential? Self-directed IRAs are the only...
A Closer Look at Online Home Value Estimates
The following information is provided by the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD). Consumers who are seriously in the home-buying and...
Breaking Down the Hottest Patio Trends This Summer
Summer patio season is ramping up. The experts at Infratec say that outdoor design trends for 2018 are all about...
Is Amazon Embarking on Home Insurance?
July 16 is Prime Day, and this year's deals feature double discounts on Alexa-enabled smart home devices, including Echo, Fire...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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