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How to Start Flipping Houses (And Actually Make Money) Flipping Houses Home Ownership

How to Start Flipping Houses (And Actually Make Money)

House-flipping is often portrayed as a foolproof path to quick riches. While this inaccuracy can create unrealistic expectations, flipping houses can definitely be profitable if you do it right. And that’s the trick: the people most successful at flipping houses are generally the most experienced. That said, they all started somewhere. There’s nothing like completing […]

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The Current State of the Housing Market, Explained Raising real estate and housing prices Home Ownership

The Current State of the Housing Market, Explained

The COVID-19 economy has brought on some pretty wild market fluctuations. Stocks collapsed during the early stages of the pandemic, then quickly recovered. Oil crashed, then soared. Commodity indexes surged as inflation took hold in 2021. Perhaps most glaring of all is the state of the U.S. real estate market. Prices are exploding, bidding wars […]

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Real Estate Closing Costs, Explained Home Ownership

Real Estate Closing Costs, Explained

Closing costs are part of practically every real estate transaction. Buyers and sellers both incur them, and they apply on top of the property’s agreed-upon sale price. Under U.S. law, financial institutions must fully disclose all applicable closing costs to both buyers and sellers. Furthermore, both involved parties must agree to the costs before the […]

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How To Redecorate Your House On a Budget young couple redecorating a house Home Ownership

How To Redecorate Your House On a Budget

I’m not sure if it’s because everyone has been stuck inside due to the pandemic or just a coincidence. Whatever the reason, it seems like everyone I know has recently been updating their homes. Whether it’s a minor or major redecoration, all this time indoors has spawned a bunch of amateur interior designers. If you’ve […]

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