Is The House-Flipping Boom Over for Investors?

A real estate investor reviewing market data for house-flipping investments, analyzing home prices, rehab costs, and potential ROI in 2025.

Over the past decade, house flipping has drawn in both seasoned real estate investors and ambitious newcomers, lured by the promise of turning fixer-uppers into fast profits. And why not? The idea of buying low, renovating smart, and selling high has always been an appealing way to build wealth in…

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The 7 Deadly FSBO Myths: Part 1

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In an industry that for the most part has remained unchanged for decades, we understand why For Sale by Owners and real estate investors want to sell without using or paying for a Realtor. We speak to hundreds of sellers every month that want to go forgo using a Realtor,…

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How to Get an MLS Listing Without a Realtor

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In today’s real estate market, many home sellers are exploring ways to list their properties without the need for a traditional realtor. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that can help you sell your home quickly and effectively. This article will guide you through the process of…

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Is the MLS Listing Fee Worth It?

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What Is a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? A Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful database created by real estate agents to share detailed information about properties for sale within a specific region. This cooperative service allows real estate agents to list each other’s properties, providing a comprehensive marketplace where…

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Real Estate Lingo: Traditional, Discount, Flat Fee and Hybrid

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The Home Seller’s Dilemma Home sellers have never had so many options when it comes to how to sell. In the past, traditional real estate brokers and firms were the go-to for nearly all home sellers. These full-service real estate firms do everything for the home seller, but it comes…

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7 Reasons to Work with A Flat-Fee Real Estate Broker

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Are Flat-Fee Real Estate Firms Worth It? Increasingly more home sellers are contemplating whether they should skip the standard 6% real estate agent commission and find something cheaper. For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is one option, although many want at least some support in what can be a labor-intensive process…

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Are Flat Fee MLS Services A Gimmick or A Gold Mine?

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What’s The Deal with Flat Fee MLS Services? Curious about how to list on mls with flat rate MLS services? We hear about them all of the time these days, making many wonder if they are worth the hype or just another marketing scheme. Fear not. We’ll break it down…

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What’s The Best Cheap MLS Listing Service?

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Why Do You Need a Cheap MLS Listing Service? More people than ever are moving – moving away from real estate agents who charge an arm and a leg for their services – to selling their homes on their own. For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is the hottest trend in…

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Get Your Home Ready to Sell in 2022

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2022 Is The Year to Sell It’s 2022 and that means one thing: if you’re thinking of selling your home, the clock is ticking. According to Zillow, the best time to sell your home is in the spring – early May, to be exact. That’s when people come out of…

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