With risk comes rewards; when investing in real estate, greater risk equates to greater rewards. Real estate investments offer myriad options for people of every walk of life to leap into this exciting way to build wealth over the long term and create financial independence for your retirement years. Diversifying among the many different real estate sectors as you plan the strategies that will grow your real estate portfolio will build a security net to protect you from any single sector’s downturns.  You should also decide if you will take an active non-passive role, spending more than 7 ..read more

Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of the inevitable inspection phase. These sellers may not have the physical ability to make the repairs or the emotional wherewithal to withstand the stress of such a long, complicated process that opening the uncertain can of worms that repairs can become. Or, th ..read more

Buying a house without seeing it may sound crazy, but it can be done! In fact, it can be a great way to find a deal in a completely new market! Learn more about how to do it in our latest post!  Extending the geographical boundaries of where you are willing to buy can be a game changer When you open your mind to investing in property outside of your immediate area, you make yourself privy to a wide number of deals you would have otherwise missed. To buy a house without seeing it will require you to do some homework and find people to work with whom you can trust. Keep reading to learn mor ..read more

If you want to make an educated decision about which sales method is best for your home and your situation, it’s best to compare all of your options. So read on as we explore five costs you can expect with a traditional sale of your Sacramento house. Prepping You should expect to spend around one percent of the home’s sales price on prepping costs with a traditional sale of your Sacramento house, depending on the home’s condition and how outdated the home’s decor and style may be. However, suppose significant renovations are in the works to bring the property more in line with the demands of t ..read more

Listing your home on the market can be costly, so it is best to understand what you will spend money on in advance as you undertake the traditional selling process. Now, let’s discuss real estate agent commissions first. If you’re like most home sellers, your second thought after deciding to sell was about saving the real estate commissions and listing the property yourself as an FSBO.  However, no matter which method you select to list your property, there are industry standards required by both in today’s technically savvy world of real estate sales. So, read on as we explore how you ca ..read more

If you are ready to sell your house in Sacramento, you have three options available to select from for your sales method. These are listing with a professional real estate agent, listing the property yourself as an FSBO for sale by the owner, or selling directly to a professional home buyer. Often, sellers select FSBO to avoid paying the high commissions of a real estate agent. However, these sellers miss out on about 90 percent of homebuyer traffic, and typically their house sells for around 26 percent less than the average selling price of comparable listings. No matter which option you cho ..read more

Unfortunately for owners of fixer-uppers, when competing in the real estate market, most buyers search online for properties they can move into immediately. As a result, the likelihood is high that they will scroll right by a listing that doesn’t present well. As a result, sellers understand they are up against a severe challenge when the inspector arrives and often spend restless nights awaiting the report.  In addition, the inspection results may cause the buyers to back out or request you allow credit for the repairs, often with exorbitantly high estimates, further depleting your sale ..read more

When you’ve inherited real estate in Sacramento, it doesn’t necessarily mean congratulations are in order. Instead, it’s the beginning of a long road of decisions and details to handle at an emotionally difficult time. However, as the clock keeps ticking, holding costs will begin to add up, and you’ll need to take quick action to manage the property, or the outcome could be costly in many ways.  Minor repairs that go unchecked can quickly become significant damage. In addition, you may face fines if an HOA is involved, violate zoning codes by allowing overgrowth of your landscaping, and ..read more

Buying investment property in Sacramento is a great way to build wealth for you and your family. In our latest post, we will give you some advice on getting started and show you why the process has never been easier than it is right now. For some people, the idea of buying investment property can seem overwhelming and unattainable. However, with today’s technology and real estate market, buying investment property has never been easier! Keep reading to learn more about how simple getting involved with Sacramento real estate investment can be! Availability of Information With today’s tech ..read more

When you are looking to buy a new home, the house hunting process can become monotonous and seem to drag on and on. You might see so many properties, that you find yourself second guessing what you are looking for in a home. In our latest post, we hope to help you figure out when you’ve found the right house. You Get “That” Feeling You know the one we mean. It’s the feeling in your stomach you got when you met the love of your life. Or when you found your dream job. You just know. When you pull up to the house, it feels natural, like you are pulling into your own driveway. You feel l ..read more