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Finding The Right Real Estate Agent

When I started looking for a house, I realized that I didn't know what I was doing. Listings looked pretty similar, and I couldn't tell which houses were good investments. I was stumped, and I realized that I needed to work with a professional real estate agent. Unfortunately, choosing an agent was another challenge. I interviewed several different professionals before I found one that I was comfortable working with. This blog is all about finding a great real estate agent, so that you aren't worried about spending your life savings on a brand new house. After all, buying a house is one of the biggest investments you will ever make.

Latest Posts

Four Things An Open House Might Be Hiding

Posted on October 19, 2015

If you are in the market for a new home, touring open houses will most likely be a part of your search efforts. While open houses are a great way to see multiple properties in one day, these can also be set up in a way that can hide common flaws. Here are four things that an open house might actually cover up during a showing.  1. Stains & Blemishes [Read More]

How To Choose A Neighborhood For Your First Home

Posted on October 13, 2015

Choosing a first home is a huge investment of both time and money. You need to make sure that you do not waste your money by choosing the wrong house or the wrong neighborhood in which to live, so it's best to take a great deal of time scouting out neighborhoods and choosing one that is right for your situation. Here are some tips for choosing a neighborhood for your first home in order to make the most of your financial investment. [Read More]

Buying A Home In A "Comeback" Neighborhood? Look For These Qualities

Posted on October 6, 2015

If you're house-hunting on a limited budget, one good strategy is to look for homes in "comeback" neighborhoods. These are neighborhoods that have not been so well off economically over the past few years but are starting to do better, with real estate values beginning to creep back up and average income on the rise. If you decide to house-hunt in a "comeback" neighborhood, make sure the house you choose has these qualities. [Read More]

What Is Underneath Your Home? A Guide To Understanding Mineral Rights

Posted on October 5, 2015

Mineral rights are a type of ownership to the minerals and commodities that lie beneath your property. This entitles a party to come in and extract the oil, coal, stone, or other matter from your land, based on the terms of an agreement. This may be a cash sale paid to the land owner, or it may include royalty payments from the proceeds of the extracted commodities; of course, the land owner also has the option of contracting with a mining company without selling the rights to their property, too. [Read More]