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Flipping vs. Renting: Which Strategy Fits Your Investment Goals?
Real estate has long been one of the most reliable ways to build wealth. But when it comes to investing, one of the biggest questions is:...

Mike and Elke
Aug 52 min read


The True Cost of Waiting: How Delaying Your Home Purchase Impacts Affordability
If you’re thinking about buying a home but considering waiting another year, you might want to think twice. On the surface, waiting can...

Mike and Elke
Aug 52 min read


How Interest Rates Are Impacting Home Affordability in 2025
Interest rates are one of the biggest factors shaping today’s real estate market, and in 2025, they remain front and center for both...

Mike and Elke
Jul 302 min read


The Top Mistakes Home Sellers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, and the process can be stressful. Unfortunately, many sellers...

Mike and Elke
Jul 302 min read


How to Evaluate a Rental Property in Plymouth
A Step-by-Step Guide for Smart Real Estate Investing Whether you’re new to real estate investing or expanding your portfolio, Plymouth,...

Mike and Elke
Jul 253 min read


How to Buy a Home in a Competitive Market
Proven Strategies to Stand Out and Win the Home You Want In a fast-moving market where multiple offers and limited inventory are the...

Mike and Elke
Jul 252 min read


How Inflation Affects Home Values
When most people think about buying a home, they focus on the down payment and monthly mortgage. But there are several lesser-known costs...

Mike and Elke
Jul 183 min read


5 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
When most people think about buying a home, they focus on the down payment and monthly mortgage. But there are several lesser-known costs...

Mike and Elke
Jul 182 min read


The Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Selling your home is a big deal. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, it's a major financial transaction—and one that...

Mike and Elke
Jul 92 min read


Why Now Is Still a Good Time to Buy a Home (Despite the Headlines)
Let’s face it—every time you turn on the news or scroll through social media, you’ll hear people saying, “Now’s not a good time to buy a...

Mike and Elke
Jul 92 min read


How to Lower Your Property Taxes
Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing costs of homeownership. And while they’re necessary for funding schools, roads, and...

Mike and Elke
Jul 22 min read


How to Invest in Real Estate During Market Uncertainty
The real estate market in 2025 is shifting—interest rates remain elevated, inventory is growing, and price forecasts vary widely by...

Mike and Elke
Jul 22 min read


What’s Your Home Really Worth?
If you're thinking about selling your home—or even just curious—you've probably wondered: “What’s my home really worth?” You might check...

Mike and Elke
Jun 252 min read


How Much House Can You Really Afford?
If you're thinking about buying a home, one of the first (and most important) questions to ask is: “How much house can I really afford?”...

Mike and Elke
Jun 252 min read


Understanding Property Taxes and How to Plan for Them
When buying a home, many buyers focus on the mortgage payment, but property taxes are an important ongoing cost that can significantly...

Mike and Elke
Jun 172 min read


10 Things to Look for When Touring a Home
Touring homes can be exciting—but it’s easy to get swept up in beautiful staging or charming details and overlook red flags or practical...

Mike and Elke
Jun 172 min read


Airbnb vs. Long-Term Rental: Which One’s Better in 2025?
If you’re thinking about investing in rental property this year, you’re probably weighing two popular options: Airbnb (short-term rental)...

Mike and Elke
Jun 92 min read


The Benefits of Working with a Local Expert Realtor
In the age of online listings and real estate apps, you might wonder: Do I really need a realtor—especially a local one? The answer is...

Mike and Elke
Jun 92 min read


Best Property Types for Rental Income in 2025
With housing costs rising and rental demand remaining strong, real estate continues to be one of the most reliable paths to passive...

Mike and Elke
Jun 32 min read


The Complete Homebuyer’s Guide for 2025
Buying a home is one of the most exciting—and financially significant—decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you're a first-time buyer or...

Mike and Elke
Jun 32 min read
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