Home Appraisal – How much is my home worth?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, the first thing you need to determine is how much your home is worth. The quickest and easiest way to determine how much your home is worth is to contact your local homebuyer. Your local homebuyer will give you a free, no-obligation home appraisal. Included with the free […]
Mobile Home Prices: How To Find The Blue Book Value Of Mobile Homes
The blue book value of a mobile home is exactly what it sounds like: a numerical value found in a book. In the past, there were several books. Today, there is only one book that contains the blue book value of mobile homes. It’s called the NADA Manufactured Home Assessment Guide. This guide is what […]
Explanation of the 3 main types of loans, FHA, conventional and VA
In the world of loans, there are countless factors involved in obtaining a loan for the purchase of a home. This article will give you an overview of the three main loan programs available. When you start looking for loan programs, be sure to contact a mortgage professional for more information and the latest market […]
Energy Efficiency Certificates – Guide to Measure Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Certificates (EPC) must be granted to build, sell or rent a property. You must provide an EPC for prospective buyers and tenants before you market your property. An EPC contains information about the property and recommendations on how to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. An EPC gives your property an energy […]
Start a Retirement Plan (Level II to Financial Freedom)
Once you have completed Level I (Coping with Bad Debt) in the Financial Freedom game, you will move on to Level II: Retirement Planning. There’s a lot to consider when setting up your retirement plan successfully. At this level, we will only cover the accumulation portion of retirement planning, not the distribution phase (which occurs […]
5 real estate marketing options
A home sale typically occurs as a result of a combination of curb appeal, location, pricing, marketing, negotiations, and a few other factors. This article will briefly focus on some of the options, in terms of how houses can be marketed, why one might be better than another (under certain circumstances), cost, effectiveness, and usage […]
Need help creating a cleaning checklist for AirBnb and vacation rentals?
Whether you’re renting your home through Airbnb or planning a family reunion at your vacation property, a housekeeping plan is key. Before you pack a suitcase or post a list, your residence needs to be clean, organized, and ready to enjoy. The following is a checklist of must-have cleaning solutions. Cleaning checklist for your Airbnb […]
Why are there puddles inside my window frames?
Just the other day someone asked me, “Robert, I know Seattle is wet and all, but why do I have puddles inside my windows?” Unless you have experienced a window failure and water is running into and behind the window, the likely cause is condensation on the inside of the window and frames. This is […]
Flips vs. Rentals
Flips or rentals? Which of these two passive income properties do you think is better for business? Both are fantastic options for generating passive income, and each has its own advantages. Let’s take a look at both to find out which one is better. I will also share my personal opinion on what I think […]
How to remove hardness from water
Are you frustrated by hard water stains? Do you get irritated when the screens on your faucets and shower heads get clogged with scale? Do you get upset when you have to replace your appliances frequently due to hard water scale? If you answered yes to any of those questions, know that you are not […]