Is it standard no matter what the appraisal of your property is? 

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to tenant screening. I have "book smarts" on the topic, but no "street smarts". In finding a new tenant for a unit in my duplex, I've come across a few q...

For years most rehabbers in the District of Columbia have used the standard granite countertops in kitchens and baths, usually with a granite backsplash, in one of about 4 basic color groups.

In the last 6 months ho...

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I looked at a loan request today. I know the area very well in Philadelphia, without seeing anything my first thought was the property was worth 350k or so. The appraisal came in at 640k, the comps they used were out ...

Hey everyone! I’m gearing up start looking to purchase a 2-4plex with an FHA loan to house hack. I am open to anywhere in the Bay Area / outer Bay Area so long as it’s good investment.    Any suggestions On specific a...

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Hi, I am a real estate agent in California. I have been in the biz for 4-5 years. I have questions about contracts.
The new standard residential purchase agreement/assignment agreements are tricky. The "Assignment of...