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Tips on Getting the Most Money for Your House

Selling your home is stressful, especially if you decide to list it in the fall or winter. The first step to getting the most money for your house is partnering up with an awesome real estate agent to market the house. However, if your agent isn’t truly great you might want some tricks up your sleeve to make sure you’re well ahead of the competition. 

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Renting in Louisville versus Buying in Louisville

Trying to decide between renting a place to live or buying a Louisville home will always be an important decision. It may also be a complicated one. Especially if you don’t have enough information. Here on my blog, you have a wealth of quality information combined with expert analysis to help you make great real estate decisions. Today we’re looking at what renting in Louisville looks like in 2019.

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6 Ways to Protect Your Home from a Lawsuit

Our home is one of the most valuable assets that we own. After all, if you’ve lived in a house for more than ten years and made it look the way you always wanted to, a lawsuit is the last thing you want to happen. In this article, we will outline six ways to protect your home from a lawsuit.

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You may not have a home this magnificent but you still want to protect the home you have!
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Guide: Buying Your First Condo

Buying your first condo is not similar to any other thing you have done before. You must consider numerous factors before making an offer. But why should you choose a condo and not a family residence? The answer is simple, most of them are sold at a more affordable price. Depending on where the property is located, you can also benefit from amenities like a pool, a tennis court, or a fitness center. Caring for and maintaining a condominium is simple, and it’s the perfect choice for someone who is going to buy their first home.

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How to Do a Plumbing Inspection Prior to Buying a Home

You find a house, and you think that it’s absolutely perfect. It has the right amenities, the rooms are gorgeous and spacious enough for the activities they’re meant for. Also, the house is just large enough that your family can comfortably grow into it. Sounds like the perfect house, doesn’t it? Yet, it’s possible that a huge problem might be lurking in the shadows that could threaten to tear this dream house apart: the pipes. Now is the perfect time for a plumbing inspection.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Loans

A mortgage may be the most important commitment somebody can make in 2019. In fact, statistically, a mortgage lasts longer than most marriages and thus should be understood before being accepted. This article will inform you of the crucial information that people need to know about mortgage loans.

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Renting vs Buying in Louisville Kentucky

This is certainly a topic I’ve written on in the past. I’ve covered Trulia’s data on Rent vs Buy. Also, JLL’s stats. Before the last election, most experts agreed that promoting home ownership was a priority. Heck, I even talked about how there just aren’t very many houses for rent in Louisville. One thing is certain, trying to decide between renting vs buying can be a challenging decision!

Apartments in Louisville come in all shapes and sizes, old or new. But their rental rates are definitely rising quickly.
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6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home in Florida

Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States and the world. Over 30 million tourists flock to the Sunshine State to bask on the sunny beaches, go on boat rides, enjoy local cuisines, and more, every year. Tourism has an economic impact on Florida of over $50 billion annually. Learn more about tourist population statistics in Florida. Taking a trip is one thing, but what about buying a vacation home in Florida?

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What is the Relationship Between the Stock Market and Real Estate?

For a long time, investors across different markets have often studied the relationship between the various markets in the financial world. The financial world is interconnected even though the dynamics in specific markets are different. When Wall Street declined abruptly in 2018, the effect was a sudden top in various indices across markets. This occurrence had many investors in the real estate market jittery. There is indeed a strong sense of uncertainty among investors in the real estate market when it comes to the shockwaves that come from volatility in the stock market. But should real estate investors worry about a potential housing bubble as a result of the stock market dynamics?

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Starting A Home Business Just Got Easier: 6 Tips To Follow

A lot of people are running home businesses these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy practice. In truth, being a superstar Realtor is basically a one man or one woman home business. You have to stay disciplined, determined, and ready to work regardless of your mood on a particular day. Luckily, though, there are ways to make this sort of business easier. Whether you’re making crafts or providing the best home improvement services, the following tips will help you stay on track. Here are six tips for starting a home business.

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What is a Surety Bond and How it Differs from Insurance – Real Estate

In the world of real estate, there are an estimated 2 million licensed agents ready and willing to help homeowners tackle the goal of purchasing a home. While most real estate professionals have certain licensing and education requirements to follow through on, some confusion exists when it comes to insurance and bonding. Both insurance and surety bonds in the real estate industry are important components meant to offer protection. But the parties involved, the requirements to have one or the other, and the cost for bonds and insurance differ greatly.

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Why to Investment in Luxury London Real Estate in 2019

We have seen in the last few years, the UK market got a great hit regarding real estate. Today we can see that it’s ideal to invest in luxury London real estate. We have briefed you about the guide that why you should invest and what are the significant 5 reasons to invest in London property in 2018.

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Luxury London real estate has seen its value rise dramatically in recent years.
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Best Places to Invest in Real Estate: An Analysis of 5 US Cities

Real estate investments have always been a big deal. Every year, there are more opportunities to invest and make some big cash. This field comes with the understanding that things may go wrong. For every person where things went well, there is double the number of those that flopped. Everything is dependent on where you invest. With that in mind, here are sharing five of the best places to invest in real estate in the U.S.

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Taking Advantage of Junk Removal Before Selling Your Home

Everyone has to go through a big move from one home to another at least once in their lives. But before you call those furniture movers and home design specialists, there’s often the question of what to do with the home that you’re leaving behind. If you didn’t already know, there are companies that focus on junk removal before selling your home.

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Before you call the movers, hiring a junk removal company can save you a lot of time.
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