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Real Estate

Supply of housing sees increase

Good news for buyers who have been watching and waiting: the market is showing signs of increased supply and a potential cooling of prices. In other…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

How to photograph your property for max impact

How to photograph your property for max impact and quick sale A majority of homebuyers today research online prior to checking out a house in person, and…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask Expert: What is a cap rate?

Ask the expert What is a cap rate? You might have heard the term “cap rate” among those who invest or aspire to invest in real estate. Short for…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

I want to sell my house! Now, what’s a comp?

The home you’ve cared for and loved might seem incomparable to you, but when you sell (or get a home equity loan), someone is going to have to find a…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

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Q: I want to buy a bank-owned house but it needs major work. Do I really have to buy it as-is? Typically, when you purchase a bank-owned home and the…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the expert: My lender recommended a USDA loan. Isn’t that a farm loan?

No, you don’t have to buy a farm or milk cows to qualify for a USDA loan. In fact, this government-backed mortgage is more widely available than you might…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2019July 12, 2026
What do daffodils and real estate home sales have in common?
Real Estate

What do daffodils and real estate home sales have in common?

You know the answer: They both bloom in spring. About 40 percent of home sales will be taking place from now to June, when the spring season gets people…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Market Report: Millennials become buyers as market normalizes

Eleven years after the real estate crash that triggered a recession, there’s good news: the market appears to have normalized in recent years. Sales…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Do the math

I am 35 and I’ve never owned a home. Now that I am paying attention to mortgage rates, I see an increase. Should I wait — or worry? Simply put: It’s a…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Considering a vacation home? It might even pay for itself

A vacation home may be just the ticket if you love to visit sunny climes, the forest, beach, or mountainside. These days, thanks in part to the sharing…

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2019July 11, 2026

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