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‘Tis the season – to decorate for the holidays. Your home usually is your haven – a safe place, a refuge – but be sure it doesn’t turn into a dangerous place when you are decorating. About 76% of Americans decorate their homes for Christmas. Do not be like Clark Griswold in the movie, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” where the …

The rental market is heating up – and so is your rent. Here is why: »Home prices are higher, so more people are renting. You probably have heard about the crazy real estate market we have experienced. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the national Association of Realtors, states, “The reason for strong rental demand is that many potential first-time buyers …

I often thank the Lord for my family, my job, health, safety, a free country – and my home. I love my God and family far above anything else. This is the time of year we all should reflect on all the good things we have in life and how we are blessed. All of us have the opportunity to …

Are you ready to sell your home? Do you need a different home because your lifestyle has changed, your family has grown or your job has relocated? “The housing market has been particularly robust this year, with high demand for homes in almost every area of the nation. The real estate market has emerged as a boon for sellers and …

A first time homebuyer I was working with a few years ago didn’t have a big budget. We looked at 12 homes for sale. Some were not located in an area that was convenient to his work, some were in poor condition and some he just didn’t like. During our home tours, we talked a lot about what to look …

In the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about spooky houses. The “creepiest” house in the world is said to be the Carlile House in Auckland, New Zealand, which is a huge, old gray home with an overgrown garden where it is reported that many ghosts have been witnessed over the years. In the U.S., the creepiest home would be the …

The generation break down as follows: Generation Z is ages 18 to 21, millennials are ages 22 to 40, Generation X is ages 41 to 55, boomers are ages 56 to 74, and the Silent Generation is 75 and older. It’s not easy being a homebuyer at any age. Gen Z buyers make up only 2% of real estate sales, …

Ken Coleman says, “When you’re passionate about the work you’re doing: » Time will fly by when you’re engaged in it. » You’ll look forward to it before you begin. In the middle of it, you’ll feel exhilarated. And when you finish, you’ll feel proud of whatever you created or produced. » You won’t mind working hard for it. After …

As fall approaches, there are preparations you can make in and around your home. There’s nothing like owning your own home. We all enjoy putting out a fall wreath and lighting pumpkin candles, but what should you check around the house? It may not be cold yet (and let’s not rush things), but it always is better to be prepared. …

Owning real estate is a primary tool for building wealth. There are so many considerations that you need a Realtor to guide you to the right property. »  A personal retirement plan: Can we even count on Social Security as a retirement option anymore? When managed correctly, investment properties are a very good potential source of passive income for when …