What is seller financing? why should it be used? Well, in short, seller financing is simply an agreement in real estate in which the seller of the property acts as the mortgage lender for the buyer instead of a traditional bank or financing institution.  This can be a valuable tool for both the buyer and seller. Especially in tight credit markets where supply is outdoing demand. Usually this means traditional financing, such as a conventional mortgage, FHA, or other loan programs are unavailable to the buyer.  So what is a buyer and seller supposed to do in these situations? Well,

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What are the best types of real estate investments? How do you know what to invest in, or even how to invest? One key to having a successful rental, is having a team of dedicated property managers. Check out the podcast Spotify: http://ow.ly/JoJN50wPQjRApple: http://ow.ly/F1kJ50wPQjUPodbean: http://ow.ly/dcGr50wPQjP Take a look at our award winning sales team at HomeBasicsRealEstate.com!

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Needing to prep your home to get it ready to sell? It’s not easy, and not cheap. But we have a way to help you! It takes time and money to properly ready your home to be listed for sale, but it’s not always doable and not always affordable. But spending a little cash to clean up the yard and brighten the home can go a long way. Consider curb appeal and cleanliness. Keeping the landscaping well groomed can make a strong first impression. So can a bright, clean entry way. You want your home to speak to potential buyers

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Is now the right time to buy a home? Is there going to be another crash? What does all that mean? 2019 in review In real estate in 2019, our area saw some of the highest home values since before the crash in the late 2000’s. This is great news for those who were able to buy at the right time and capitalize on appreciation. But what about those just now looking to buy? Is it still a good time to buy? Well, despite the high prices you might see, historically speaking, interest rates couldn’t be better. Sure, they’ve bounced

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