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What Is Funds From Operations (FFO)?
FFO is a formula created by NAREIT as a way to measure the cash generated by a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The formula was …
What Life Estates Are, And How They Work
A life estate is a legal arrangement where the owner of a property (the grantor) gives the house, structures and/or land to another person while …
What Mortgage Refinancing Is and Is It Right for You?
The term “mortgage refinancing” does not have to be intimidating. It’s exciting as a mortgage refinance can both save you money and potentially speed up …
What Is An Adjustable Rate Mortgage
An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan where the interest rate adjusts over time. Adjustable rate mortgages usually start with an interest rate …
How to Know if a VA Renovation Loan is the Right Choice
Choosing between VA renovation and traditional home renovation loans, or a VA loan in general doesn’t have to be tricky. It all depends on your …
31 “Door Shutting” Superstitions For Buying a Home
If you are buying a new home, these 31 new home superstitions will help to ensure that you have years of good luck in your …
7 Reasons Real Estate Agents Get Sued & How to Avoid It
This post has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers at time of publishing by Principal Attorney at ArkLaws. Even the most diligent real estate agents …
How to Know Which VA Loan to Choose
Finding the perfect home or land can be tricky. Knowing which type of VA loan to select does not have to be. Whether you need …
What is a Special Warranty Deed and What It Is Used For
A special warranty deed is a type of general warranty deed used to transfer ownership from one owner (a person, group of people or entity) …