Buy Owner Blog

If you find yourself checking real estate listings during your free time, even though you’re perfectly content in your present home, you probably have the itch to invest in real estate. While full-time and retired workers rent homes to tenants as a part-time investment, others rent out a hefty number of homes as a full-time business. With whichever road you decide to take, the process does not happen overnight. Here are some tips to read up on before beginning a possibly life-changing investment. (…more…)

Summer’s here. And that means it’s time to break out the swimsuits, the flip flops, the shorts, the tank top and….. the yard sale signs! Yard sale signs? Yes, that’s right. It’s yard sale season, which is good news for anyone selling their home. Anyone who has ever had to pack up and move to [...]

Even in today’s tougher market, people are still starting out, moving, transferring and upgrading, selling and buying homes as they do. In fact, there are all kinds of different, still-common reasons that prompt browsers to become buyers, whether a first-timer or someone who has to sell and buy. Whether you’re one of these buyers, a seller [...]

Imagine. Summer vacations and weekend getaways to your home away from home, where you can come and go as you like, with anyone you’d like, whenever you’d like. Picture yourself escaping from it all to the peace and privacy of your second home, where you don’t deal with crowds or annoyances or no vacancies.

These are the dreams of [second] home ownership.

In today’s society, owning a second property, whether for investment or vacation purposes (or both) is growing more and more popular. There are a lot of benefits, from convenience and comfort to equity and savings. (…more…)

Do you hate the cost and work it takes to maintain your lawn? Does the thought of making a huge down payment on a house stress you out? If so, maybe you should consider living in a condo or a townhome. Condos and townhomes provide an ideal living arrangement for anyone who doesn’t want the [...]

Welcome to the lakeside city of Milwaukee, the largest and most vibrant city in Wisconsin. With strong German roots and a rich history in brewing, Milwaukee has evolved into a rich and fascinating contemporary city. The past decade has seen the most significant area improvements, such as the $100 million addition to the Milwaukee Arts [...]

With 26 miles of lakefront and a world-class culture, Chicago is known as the oasis of the Midwest. Home to some of the most distinct neighborhoods in the country, Chicago creates a truly diverse urban experience, with unique art, cuisine, and people in every corner of the city. Chicago was once the most formidable locale [...]

Welcome to the Crossroads of America!  Right in the center of the Midwest, the city of Indianapolis serves as a midway point between several cities, including Louisville, Chicago, Cincinnati and Saint Louis. Indianapolis is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and is fast-growing as a result of revitalization, combined with an attitude all its [...]

Home to a wide range of cultural, historical, and recreational activities, Atlanta offers something for everyone! Sports enthusiasts will delight in taking in a Braves, Falcons or Hawks game. Also well-known for its live music scene, Atlanta boasts a vibrant nightlife, with clubs, renowned restaurants, lounges and music venues open late into the evening. Several [...]

  The City of Brotherly Love welcomes you! As the sixth most populous city in the U.S., Philly is a city rich with American history, with food, culture and Colonial architecture to match. It’s situated on the Delaware River, providing several homes and businesses with waterfront property, while a vibrant industrial economy churns beyond the [...]