Adding curb appeal through landscaping serves a dual purpose in that it attracts more desirable tenants and adds value to your investment. As for the plants you select, it is worth your effort to learn about xeriscaping and using native species that require less water and care overall, saving you money in the long run. … Continued
Diversification is the key to securing your retirement dreams of passive income earned on your real estate portfolio investments. The internet has changed the game of long-distance real estate transactions, and savvy investors are no longer limited to local real estate deals to fulfill their investment plans. Instead, they are spreading their investments out into … Continued
Whether you’re the buyer in a real estate deal, and your offer is on the table, or the seller and a bidding war has started, you want to be the one that wins out. Sellers need to put in the work and market the property to catch buyers’ interest and, once doing so, remain reasonable … Continued
Your real estate investment business and your properties care are crucial to you, making hiring a property manager feel much like rolling the dice with your future. Just as you should meet your potential tenants in person as part of your screening process to ensure the best experience, you should interview your potential property manager … Continued
Need to sell your house in Baltimore? Things will move along much more swiftly and smoothly if you are prepared from the start by organizing all of your documents. Paperwork is a given during legal transactions and it’s no different when you’re selling your house in Baltimore. You’ll want to have the following 6 documents … Continued
Picturing yourself walking away from the closing table with cash in hand? Sellers who list their homes have no guarantee of their home selling. Unfortunately, once you’ve found a buyer and agreed on a purchase price, there is still no guarantee of smooth sailing to the closing table. There are a variety of reasons closings … Continued
By anticipating potential issues that could cause your deal to disintegrate. We’ll go over 5 of the reasons home sales fall through in Baltimore and what you can do about it. Financing Traditional financing has specific qualifiers in order for borrowers to qualify for the mortgage loan. Any change in these factors can be a … Continued
Selling your house in Baltimore? There’s no guarantee, nor any way to estimate when your home will sell. We’ll review what you can do if your buyer falls through. It’s a big let down when you believe you’ve sold your home and moved forward with plans for your new home. While it doesn’t happen often, … Continued
For those who need to know how to sell a distressed property in Baltimore, we’ll cover the options you have available. Traditional listings for this type of property are not suggested as they don’t attract most buyers, take far too long, and are too costly for most owners of a distressed property. Life can bring … Continued
After facing the loss of a loved one who didn’t have a will or investments protecting against the process altogether. To sell a probate property can mean long drawn out proceedings, especially with larger estates. It can be costly to go through, so avoid making the mistake of skipping any of the legal requirements which … Continued
There is no doubt foreclosure will impact you. Besides the obvious strain and emotional impact the situation can have on your family and personal relationships, foreclosure can also devastate your finances. From the clothes you wear to the car you drive, or even where you reside or work, it will have a residual effect on … Continued
So you find yourself ready to sell and while you don’t want to pay all of the commissions and fees that come along with a traditional real estate agent, you also dread all that is involved with listing the property as for sale by owner. At Charm City Property Solutions, we’ll take the time to … Continued
Selling your house via the rent to own strategy is a great option for both the buyer and seller. The seller can collect rent and additional monies, and the buyer can try the house for a while. There are 2 different types of rent to own contracts, the option to buy and the agreement to … Continued
If you own real estate, you have probably heard of the MLS. It is a members-only website that is joined by real estate agents in the area. They have a local level, a state level, and a national level. Joining this association designates the agent as a Realtor. They must pay to access this service. … Continued
What is owner financing? This is a type of sale where the owner finances their own buyer or becomes the bank. The owner will usually have similar terms to a bank for a buyer to qualify. They expect a downpayment, interest over a loan, and can also foreclose for non-payment. This is also a great … Continued
