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In the real estate business, by definition, escrow is a secure holding area where important items (like the checks and contracts) are kept safe until the deal is closed and the documents officially change hands. This is a separate entity from the buyer and seller. How Escrow works The escrow officer is a third party, typically someone […]

A little over a year ago I retired from my Corporate job. My wife and I always had an interest in Real Estate. We, therefore, decided that we wanted to invest in rental properties. We did our research on the best way to invest in rental property and soon learned there are many different ways […]

I was recently talking with some acquaintances about Real Estate investing and in that conversation the subject of lending money to an investor to Buy, Fix up, and Sell (REHAB) a property was discussed. The conversation quickly became rather animated. One person was saying it was a good way to make money and they had […]

When you’re selling a house, not hiring a professional stager to improve your home properly can mean the difference between getting a great deal quickly and making a foolish choice. According to statistics, properly staged homes sell much faster than those that are unstaged or staged by a seller himself. Statistics also show that less […]

Thinking of getting a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home.  There are a number of different options and it all gets a little confusing. Understand the mortgage terminology that lenders use to help prepare you when you search for that new home loan.   What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a lien on […]

If you’re going to buy a house, you’ll likely want the one with a solid foundation, solid roof, and so on. But, what about less obvious signs that tell whether the property is worth it? Sometimes small issues can make a huge impact on your day-to-day life in a house. Here is the house buying […]

Have you ever been in a situation when you look at a house on sale and immediately fall in love? It’s a classic situation of never judging a book by its cover. A home inspection can unveil hidden problems and issues with the house you’re going to buy. When you hire a professional inspector, you […]

Before selling your property, it’s worth it to know how to prepare my house for sale. You have only once chance to make the first impression, and by making your house more attractive, you can help it sell quickly and at a higher price. Remove Personal Items Your buyers don’t need to see your personal […]

Updating and renovating your house is a great way to gain more space, give it an attractive makeover, and sell it faster. But what are the most valuable home updates that will increase your selling price? Not all home updates are created equal. Some can significantly increase the value of your property, while others can […]

Do you want to Sell homes fast Peoria Il? We are ready to make you a fair offer! It has been said that selling and buying a house is one of the most challenging events in your life because you have many decisions to make. What decisions, you ask? Let’s have a look. Buying or […]