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Posted on 08/16/2020

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a specialty corporate entity that owns and operates real estate to generate a profit. Several types exist. An Equity REIT typically generates income by leasing and managing income-producing property. The type of property makes no difference -- commercial, multi-family residential, retail, office, industrial, or a mix...

Investment

Investing

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Posted on 08/09/2020

House Hunting Strategies That Produce Results

There's nothing more satisfying than knowing exactly what you want and taking the necessary steps to get it! Whether you're searching for the right job, your soul mate, or the home of your dreams, being clear about the results you want can help pave the way for success. When it comes to house hunting, there are several ways to...

How To Search For A Home

Tips On Selecting A House

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Posted on 08/02/2020

Storage Ideas for Cozy Floorplans

Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay To keep clutter at bay, it is important to make sure everything has its own place and returns there after every use. In small homes, this could prove quite challenging, however, as there are only so many places to put things. Unless, that is, you alter your house to include additional storage...

Storage

Small Space

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Posted on 07/26/2020

Twice Baked Sweet Potato

Image by ivabalk from Pixabay With just minutes of prep and a little more than an hour of cooking time, you can make a great twice baked sweet potato dish ready to serve for your household. Here's a closer look at why it makes for such a healthy meal and what you'll need to pull it off: Why...

Cooking

Dinner

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Posted on 07/19/2020

Tips for Choosing a Porch Light

Image by David Papazian from Shutterstock Porch lighting is an essential part of a home's curb appeal. It offers much more than help navigating in the dark or a pretty accent for your front door. A brightly lit porch can enhance security and also save you money on your energy bill. Where will you place it? The location...

Home Impovements

Front Porch

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Posted on 07/12/2020

Differences in Credit Scores & How to Check Them

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

Credit Score

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Posted on 07/07/2020

Is Your House Worth a Buyer's Time?

As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to generate interest in your residence. Otherwise, it may be tough for you to maximize your house sale earnings. Ultimately, there are many things you can do to stir up interest in your house, such as: 1. Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal Buyers may be more likely to...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 06/28/2020

4 Reasons to Buy in an HOA community

Photo by Robert Arthur Designs via Shutterstock If you’re moving to a new city, particularly an area with new development, you may discover that most homes are part of a homeowner’s association. If you’ve never been part of one before, you might not understand their function and why they are useful within a neighborhood. When an association functions...

Buying

Hoa

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Posted on 06/21/2020

Inheriting Property: What Are Your Options?

Image by Annalise Batista from Pixabay One of the basic things that people prepare for in their end of life planning is their property. A family home, for example, is often passed down to the couple's children or next of kin. Often, though, the people who inherit the property don't think about what they'll do with the home...

Property

Homeownership

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Kitchen Trends for Outdoor Spaces

Image by toddpharistx from Pixabay If you’ve been thinking about adding an outdoor kitchen to your luxury home, it is a good time to start planning. Outdoor kitchens offer a great place to prepare and enjoy meals outdoors when the weather is pleasant. You’ll find that there are many options and features available to build out the perfect...

Kitchen

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 06/07/2020

DIY: Fix Your Windows & Door Screens

Photo by Chris Thornton from Pexels Thanks to screens, we can enjoy being outdoors without all the dirt and insects. Open windows let the breeze in without letting in anything else, and we can picnic on our screened-in porches without the bug spray. Screens can generally take a lot of wear and tear, but when subjected to winds,...

Windows

Updates To Your Home

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Posted on 08/17/2020

12274 SW 50th St #1, Cooper City, FL 33330 is now new to the market!

Sitting on a desirable corner lot, this beautiful townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms with a 1 car garage and 2 additional assigned parking spaces. The property opens to a formal living room that leads to the dining room adjacent to the kitchen. The entire living space has tile flooring and the relaxing private patio is screened and fenced. Spacious Master bedroom with 2 walking closets. All windows and doors have hurricane protection (accordions and panels). Community pool is very accessible and near the unit. Low monthly HOA. This community has excellent near-by parks, A-rated public schools, private schools, shopping / dining, and...

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