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How to Make Sure Your Contractor is Insured in

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You’ve wanted to renovate your cramped, outdated kitchen for ages. And now – finally – you have the funds and the opportunity to do it. So you ask around among your friends and co-workers to find a contractor and then hire the one they recommend – even though you’re not aware that you need to … Continued

Pass Wealth to the Next Generation

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At , we want all our clients to pass wealth to the next generation. Many of our investors have built up their retirement nest eggs and have enough to live comfortably. They are now looking at the next generation, and thinking about buying real estate for their grandchildren. We will address this in a future … Continued

Balancing Work and Home in Real Estate

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Balancing Work and Home in Real Estate can seem impossible. For many of us, the world of real estate never sleeps. Even after business hours, there can be a seemingly endless amount of work to get done before the new day starts. How can we find a work-life balance that doesn’t compromise one for the … Continued
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5 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Complete This Fall in

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The yearly, frenzied bout of spring cleaning is long over. The hectic schedule of summer activities and social events is winding down. And, now, it’s about time to kick back and enjoy the crisp fall air, the fireplace, the toasted marshmallows, and the long evenings at home. Well, not just yet. There still remain some … Continued

What to do with My Inherited House?

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What to do with My Inherited House? My grandmother was one of the most independent women I knew. She was up to the task of raising five kids in her 625 SF house after my grandfather died in WWII. Fortunately for her heirs, there was no question as to who owned the inherited house or … Continued
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Direct Sale a House vs. FSBO vs. An Agent –

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There is more than one way to sell your house! So many people get wrapped up in the idea of listing, that they don’t explore all of the ways a home can be sold. Many people miss out on saving time and/or money by using the only solution they know how. There are many different … Continued

A Good Name in Real Estate

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My father did not teach me a lot about the business of real estate, but he taught me a lot about being successful in life. The “Colvin way” included hard work, getting ahead by serving others, knowing your trade as well as any other, always be learning, taking care of your mind, body and spirit, … Continued
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5 Things To Fix Before You List Your House in

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Are you thinking about listing your house? If so, you will likely be making some fixes and upgrades to the home in order to get it listing-ready. But not all repairs are created equal. You don;t want to make expensive repairs that offer little to no return. In this blog, we have put together our list … Continued
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5 Signs of a Great Real Estate Agent in

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There are lots of agents out there. They all say they want to work for you and will do “whatever it takes!” But how do you know when you’ve found the right one? What should you look for in a Realtor? We have put together our Top 5 signs of a great real estate agent! … Continued
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Rules For Buying Investment Property in

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Buying investment property in is a great way to make additional income for you and your family. Different investors use different calculation methods to determine if an investment is right for them. Before you make any large investments, take into consideration our rules for buying investment property! Location, Location, Location Yes, this has been said … Continued
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How To Find and Form an Investing Partnership in

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A great way to get into real estate investing is to work with other people who have been there before. But how do you go about finding a people to partner with you? In our latest post, we will talk about how to find and form an investing partnership. Who should you partner with? It … Continued
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Niche Property Investments: 3 Unconventional Choices in

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Real estate investing is a great way to generate extra income. Many people are opting for niche property investments… investments you don’t see every day and don’t immediately expect to be high-income producers. However, niche markets offer less competition and sometimes higher profits. Find a few of our favorite examples below. Niche Property Investments: 3 … Continued
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5 Tips for the First Time Real Estate Investor in

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Starting your real estate portfolio may seem challanging, but once you learn a few tips, investing in real estate could become one of the best decisions you ever make. We have put together 5 tips to help the first time real estate investor make their first investment! Tip #1: Do your own research, and never, … Continued