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14 December 2024 | 4 replies
Thinking of using a professional interior designer/minoan for furnishings.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
When it comes to being a real estate professional, it actually doesn’t have anything to do with your job title or profession.
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14 December 2024 | 2 replies
Horrible tenants increase cautiousness and interaction with insurance Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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16 December 2024 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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16 December 2024 | 11 replies
For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.
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17 December 2024 | 4 replies
I understand that means paying the right professional for their services.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
And if they are a hobbyist/part-time builder, then they should engage the proper professionals, i.e. a title officer, civil engineer, architect, contractor et al to assist in reviewing the project's feasibility.
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
Is this something I should hire a lawyer/other professional for or can I just do it myself?
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Work Quality:I hired professionals to inspect the work, and they found multiple issues and evidence of negligence in the construction.
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15 December 2024 | 6 replies
It’s worth a look see, just do your homework up front before hiring the other professionals to make this happen.Good luck