#contractors_are_shadyA contractor who was working with my architect to complete blueprints for the county's plan check always took his time to provide necessary information, and refused to give me an itemized bid bec...

We all know that over-inflated appraisals caused a lot of the mess that we're still working through. Appraisers are now on the other side of the pendulum, generally being very conservative with their valuations.

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Section 8 tenant has asked for extermination for mice. She found a dead mouse in kitchen. Tenant is asking for any holes to be closed up. The home has passed the section 8 inspection. There were no mice when she took ...

I worked very briefly for a Homevestors Franchise in Mobile, Alabama. I did not have a good experience. I know exactly how this company and franchise operates. Long story short, I smelled a rat, and got out. I can...

In the world of real estate wholesaling, there’s always a lesson to be learned. One of the most important is knowing when to stand firm and not let a buyer dictate the terms of your deal—especially when you know you h...

A reply on another thread made me wonder about something. Mikeoh mentioned fannie mae is showing 5% appreciation annually over the past 50 years on average. The Rule Of 72 says that to find out how long it takes to do...

I was thumbin thru the paper today and noticed that gas here in Houston was up to $2.99 per gal. for unleaded. My question is:

What are some of you doing to offset these astronomical prices? All suggestions appreci...