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The basics of applying for your first home loan

While it might seem like an onerous undertaking, applying for a mortgage can be surprisingly simple. Once you break the process down into simple steps, you’ll feel much more confident in starting your mortgage application journey. Prequalification & preapproval The first step in the process is getting prequalified and ...

4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...

Investment Basics: 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, ...

What to Include in a Florida Luxury Home Listing

Florida is a popular home destination, and as such, luxury home sellers should have no trouble stirring up significant interest in their residences. However, it is important to spend some time crafting an effective Sunshine State luxury house listing before you add your residence to the local real estate market. ...