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The 8 Rules for Flipping in 2010

by J Scott | April 28, 2010

It’s been a relatively tough real estate market for rehabbers/flippers for some time now, and with the home-buyer tax credit getting ready to expire at the end of this week, it’s likely only going to get tougher. That said, for smart rehabbers who know how to buy right, rehab right, and sell right, there is [...]

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Real Estate Investing

How to Maximize Your Rental Property Appraisal

by Julie Broad | April 9, 2010

When the document arrived in our inbox my husband Dave and I were giddy with excitement. “What’s your guess?” Dave asked me curiously. “I think $297,900. What do you think?” I replied excitedly. “Well… I hope $305,000, or more, but it will probably be $299,000. Let’s see …. “ The room fell silent as we [...]

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Real Estate Resources

Zillow Takes Step Towards Democratizing Home Prices

by Joshua Dorkin | September 20, 2006

Starting today, Zillow is allowing its users to get their say in what homes are worth by allowing them to enter their own price estimates alongside the site’s proprietary Zestimates. Apparently the move was in response to feedback from the users of the site. I’ve heard much debate about the accuracy of the Zestimates, both [...]

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