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Beginning Investors: What is an REIT?

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a specialty corporate entity that owns and operates real estate to generate a profit. Several types exist. An Equity REIT typically generates income by leasing and managing income-producing property. The type of property makes no difference -- commercial, multi-family residential, ...

How to Make your Home “Picture Perfect” for Viewings

Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room ...

Hints and Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Finding the house of your dreams is a process that requires a lot of clarity, diligence, and patience. While it is possible for the first house you look at to be the ideal choice, it's a lot more likely you'll have to look at a dozen or more houses before finding ...

Selling a house as-is: A real estate guide

If a home requires a significant number of repairs, the seller has the option of selling the house as is. This can help alleviate the stress and costs of major repairs while preparing a home for the market. While this strategy isn't right for every situation, understanding the ...