Pros and Cons of Turning Your Home into a Multi-Family Unit

Posted on: 11 November 2015
With small and tiny homes becoming all the rage, what do you do with a large house if you want to downsize but don't want to move? Some homeowners are finding the solution by breaking up their houses into multi-family units. Not only will it allow you to live in a smaller space without moving, but it brings in extra monthly income.  Things to Consider Before you decide to convert your home to multiple units, think about what you will gain and what you will lose.
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Investing in Your First Commercial Property? 4 Things You Should Look For

Posted on: 10 November 2015
You're finally in the market to buy your first piece of commercial property. You've already been approved for financing. Now it's just a matter of finding the perfect property. Before you let excitement get the best of you, take the time to pick the property that's best suited for your needs. Here are four things you should look for when purchasing commercial property. It's All about Location You've found the perfect building.
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How To Read A Real Estate Listing

Posted on: 9 November 2015
Unless you are a real estate broker, the lingo used by a brokerage listing can be confusing. You must understand what the terms stand for or you may end up saying a bathroom instead of a bedroom. That is one of the reasons an agent can be helpful. However, this list may be helpful for your reference. 5/4/2 means you have five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a two-car garage Ac is acres but a/c is air conditioning Br is bedroom but ba is bathroom Btsa is a bonus to selling agent Are you confused yet?
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3 Questions To Help You Determine If You Should Refinance Or Sell

Posted on: 9 November 2015
If you are struggling to pay your mortgage each month, it's time to do something about it. You could refinance your home or sell it and buy or rent something cheaper. However, which option is right for you? These questions can help you make up your mind. Is Your Main Goal to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payments? If you are looking to lower your monthly mortgage payments, and you have at least 20 percent equity in your home, a refinance could help thanks to low mortgage rates.
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