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Downsizing Done Right: Six Tips for Transitioning to a Smaller Home in a 55+ Community
When you own a home full of memories where you may have raised children, celebrated numerous anniversaries, and happily invested hours of sweat equity, it can be almost unbearably difficult to think about moving on. Downsizing can be a daunting...
Building the Future: What Makes a Green or Sustainable Home?
At a time when environmental awareness is becoming increasingly widespread, particularly among the young, homebuyers are increasingly looking for green homes, and new home construction offers the quickest gateway to a truly sustainable home. Ar...
Residential Real Estate Investment Strategies for Beginners: Steps to Get Started on Your Investment Journey
Are you seriously thinking about real estate investment as a means to build wealth and secure your financial future but unsure where to begin? Residential real estate offers numerous opportunities for beginners to enter the market and start bui...
Raising the Bar: 10 Expectations Luxury Home Sellers Have for Their Agent
When it comes to selling a luxury home, where even the smallest details matter and excellence is the standard, sellers expect far more than transactional interactions with their agent. Luxury sellers rightfully expect their agent to demonstrate...
We’re Off On The Road To Portugal
Whether your goal is a less expensive retirement, a life of living and working abroad, or the acquisition of investment property, it would be hard to find fault with anyone thinking of moving to Portugal. Despite the fact that its coastline bor...
A Real Estate Investor’s Secret To Maximizing Success
As a long-time advocate of real estate investment as a means to build wealth, I would argue that the strategic use of the federal tax code is one of the most powerful tools at any investor’s disposal. While it is essential to consult a qualif...
The Best Thing Going
“The VA Loan is simply the best thing going,” says Leslie Wish of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. When asked why she feels that way, Leslie quickly ticked off the following: ● $0 downpayment. ● Lower interest rates than conv...
Robinson Manor: Part of a larger Community
As with any home in virtually any neighborhood, the lifestyle one hopes to live plays a major role in selecting a home in a 55+ active adult community. Those looking for a private, gated “affinity” community centered on golf with amenities ...