Tips & Advice

Why Photos Are Important in Real Estate

When buyers are searching for a home, often their first impression is the photos you’ve put up online. So it’s important that the photos you’re sharing are making a good impression! For good photos, you’ll need a professional to take

How to Ensure Your Credit Report is Clean

Credit reports play a major role in interest rates on car loans, eligibility for credit cards and even job applications, so it’s important to keep them clean. If your credit report is a mess, start by reviewing your borrowing history.

Why You Don’t Need a College Degree for a Real Estate Career

Many real estate agents and investors have college degrees, but they are not specifically real estate-focused. The reason being that a college degree is not necessary for a real estate career. For investment, the best teacher is real life. You

How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud During the Holidays

Credit card fraud is more common than ever, and the holiday season is a particularly vulnerable time. To reduce your chances of becoming a credit fraud victim, you should first choose your credit card company carefully. Look for zero liability

How to Use Credit Cards for Holiday Savings

It’s no secret that your bank account gets a bit strained during the holidays. But if you use your credit cards strategically, you can ease some of the financial burden. If you’re traveling a lot for the holidays, consider using

What You Should Know About Real Estate Investments

Your home represents a large portion of your overall wealth. But it might not be your best investment. However, it can still play an important role in your portfolio. Real estate investments have low correlations to other investments, like stocks

How to Shop For Your First Home

At some point, many of us grow up and decide we want to buy a house. But not everyone knows the steps they should take for the process to go smoothly. The first thing you should do is take stock

How to Create a Strong Business Credit Profile

Besides personal credit scores, small business owners need to make sure they have a good business credit profile. “There’s a gap between what consumers understand about personal credit and what business owners understand about business credit,” says Brian Ward, a

How to Spot a Scary Real Estate Listing

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means spooky sightings are abundant – but you don’t want to see anything nightmarish in a home you’re about to buy. Keep an eye out for listings without interior photos. Could they

What to Know About Online Real Estate Listings

The home buying process has been made much more convenient with the onset of the Internet, but these sites still have their flaws. The information you find online may not always be correct. Make sure you ask the important questions

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