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  The days of thinking “going green” is too expensive have been tossed to the curb so to speak. Better be sure your house at bare minimum has CFL lights and a recycling container. Today there are countless examples where the initial cost of a green initiative is recovered in six months or less. Making your […]

  Rarely do we decide to buy a house with extensive damage to it with the intention to flip it. Sometimes though you can really pick up a good deal from a wholesaler. That is exactly what happened with our next house in our Flipping House Series: The Fire House. As you might have guessed, […]

The key is to invest in a city where prices are still low, yet there is the possibility for a lot of growth. The next city in our Market Watch series provides just that. While many investors would think Dallas the hot spot in Texas, it is its sister city that is the talk of […]

Our next house in our Flipping House Series is The Big Basic House. Two things about this property: it was a pretty basic flip, as our team found items that are expected in most foreclosures, and it was a larger house. Here’s a look at some of the before shots of The Big Basic House […]

The Federal Housing Administration recently announced a reduction in high-cost area loan limits. Due to the government’s increased effort to pull out of the housing market, this reduction is their next step.Back in 2008, when financial markets were significantly depressed, the economy was on the verge of recession so here came  the FHA as the new outlet to […]

While many people know Louisville as the home to the Kentucky Derby, and maybe even more that it is the hometown of the lovely Jennifer Lawrence, many do not know that Louisville is running the ranks when it comes to best places to flip homes.   With Money Magazine’s ranking the city #2 on best […]

  The hardware in a bathroom or kitchen sink can really set off the room. Different designs, styles and features allow you to dress up and draw attention to the space. Always try to update the fixtures especially the faucets. Make sure if you switch out the sink faucet you also match it to the shower or […]

Good news for American investors. Although London was listed as the top city for  foreign real estate investment opportunities, New York is still in second place according to a recent survey by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate. The survey found that San Francisco was the third favorite city for foreign investors, with Houston and […]

After the auction of The Mold House we thought back and could have swore we heard the auctioneer say “Going once, twice, SOLD…mold included.” As you may remember why we aptly named this house we are of course dealing with the mold. Let’s check in to see how The Mold House is coming along.   This house […]

  Next on our Market Watch list is a smaller suburb right outside Boston.  Peabody, MA made Money Magazine’s Top 100 places to live in 2012, but just barely. Rounding out the 100 at the last place was not much to say, but hey at least they made the list. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. A […]