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Realtor Vs. Real Estate Agent: What’s the Difference?

Key TakeawaysA real estate agent is licensed to assist buyers and sellers with real estate transactions; a Realtor is a…

6 years ago

REO Foreclosures – Worth the Risk Or a Hard Pass?

Key TakeawaysREO (Real Estate Owned) properties are lender-owned assets — banks and servicers typically sell them at a discount to…

6 years ago

How the BRRRR Method Works in Real Estate Investing

Key TakeawaysBRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) is a strategy to recycle capital: buy distressed property at below-market price, renovate,…

6 years ago

What is an Escalation Clause in Real Estate?

Key TakeawaysAn escalation clause automatically increases your offer above a competing offer by a set increment, up to a maximum…

6 years ago

What Does Tenancy by the Entirety Mean For Couples?

Key TakeawaysTenancy by the entirety is a form of joint ownership available only to legally married couples — it includes…

6 years ago

What is House Hacking in Real Estate?

Key TakeawaysHouse hacking means owner-occupying a multifamily property (duplex, triplex, or fourplex) and using rental income from other units to…

6 years ago

Clear to Close: What Does This Mean?

Key Takeaways'Clear to close' (CTC) is a lender's confirmation that all underwriting conditions have been met and the loan is…

6 years ago

What is Title Vesting in Real Estate?

Key TakeawaysTitle vesting determines how you own a property — sole ownership, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, community property, or…

6 years ago

What is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? How Do I Calculate It?

Key TakeawaysCapital gains on real estate are the profit above your adjusted cost basis — purchase price plus improvements made…

6 years ago

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home From Start to Finish

Key TakeawaysThe foreclosure home buying process: find properties (courthouse steps, bank REO listings, HUD Home Store), conduct title and lien…

6 years ago