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Open House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask

An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...

House flipping guide: Building a dream team

Want to flip a property? Don’t go it alone. Investors prosper when they've made connections with real estate agents, lenders, contractors and other investors at the top of their game. Here are three tips to making a great team: 1. Treat every professional relationship as a mutually beneficial ...

Vital contingencies to keep when purchasing a home in Florida

The Florida housing market is competitive, and for buyers, having to make compromises may seem like the only option to entice home sellers into letting them purchase the home they want. Many home buyers may drop contingencies to appeal to home sellers; however, this may open the door ...

Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...