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HOW TO PICK THE BEST MORTGAGE LENDER?

Before shopping for a house, it’s better to shop around for the best mortgage lenders. Get tips on finding the best mortgage lenders for you, and see my top picks for different needs. But how to find the best mortgage lender for myself? The home-purchasing process can seem overwhelming. For most people, it’s the largest financial purchase of their lives — and after diligently searching for the right house, mortgages can often be an afterthought. Want to learn more ways… Read More »HOW TO PICK THE BEST MORTGAGE LENDER?

HOW TO REPAY THE MORTGAGE EARLY?

If I’ve recently had a mortgage approved or are already some way into my repayments, I may be thinking about how to repay the mortgage early rather than later.  So I’m eager to join the nearly 40% of American landlords who actually own their homes outright. Can you imagine that? When the bank doesn’t own your home and you step onto your lawn, the grass feels different under your feet—that’s called freedom. But the problem is you’re currently stuck dragging around that… Read More »HOW TO REPAY THE MORTGAGE EARLY?

HOW TO PROTECT MY VACANT HOME AFTER SHIFTING?

Keep your vacant home from falling victim to the elements, system failure, or burglary. If I’m shifting out of my home and my home is vacant for some time. Then, it’s crucial for me to take the required security measures to keep it protected. Unless somebody shifts in and starts residing in it. Why? Everybody seems to know the answer to the WHY question here. Of course, an empty home tends to be vulnerable to theft and vandalism for a… Read More »HOW TO PROTECT MY VACANT HOME AFTER SHIFTING?

WHAT TO DO ON SHIFTING DAY?

It’s finally here: shifting day! I’ve planned, organized, found the perfect shifting company, packed everything up, donated what I don’t need, and I’m ready to get out of my old place and into my new home or apartment! Awesome, right! Ready to ace your real estate future? Learn why our pass-out students voted Illinois Brokers Academy real estate classes the top place to learn real estate. The Shifting Day Checklist Well, I hate to break it to you, but there are still… Read More »WHAT TO DO ON SHIFTING DAY?

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CONDO?

Keys to find the right condo that fits me and my lifestyle. Finding the right condo can be stressful. I’ll use the condo rental guide and these easy tips to assist in jump-starting my search for the right condo and shifting closer to a space that’s perfect for me and my lifestyle. Looking to start your real estate school? At Illinois Brokers Academy, we are always working on adding new real estate courses and updating existing ones to provide real estate agents,… Read More »HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CONDO?

DO HOMEOWNERS NEED RENTER’S INSURANCE?

Buying renter’s insurance is an intelligent move. While a rental dwelling policy includes the building itself for the landlord, a renter’s insurance policy includes the personal belongings of the tenant. It also provides liability coverage for particular kinds of bodily injury or property damage. Buying renter’s insurance with coverage for personal property is an intelligent move. But, most tenants won’t buy it unless a homeowner needs it. To learn more about continuing education courses and how to receive your managing broker license.… Read More »DO HOMEOWNERS NEED RENTER’S INSURANCE?

HOW TO CHECK FOR A TENANT CREDIT REPORT?

As an independent landlord, the last thing I want to deal with is a tenant that avoids paying rent on time or at all. Considering the average cost of eviction is $3,500, and can reach up to $10,000.It can be a devastating business that I should try to avoid at all. Furthermore, with a very expensive eviction fee, I may be only left with a vacant rental unit. I will most likely have to pay for it out of my… Read More »HOW TO CHECK FOR A TENANT CREDIT REPORT?

HOW TO BE A GOOD TENANT?

Taking care of my rental being a good tenant might allow for rent negotiations. It also allows for more favorable conditions of the lease. I may not intend to care for my rental space as I would do of my own house, but there is a bundle of reasons to be a good tenant. In addition, to keep my landlord happy, taking care of the rental gives me the upper hand in rent negotiations. Maybe, I can get better lease… Read More »HOW TO BE A GOOD TENANT?

HOW TO BE A DISTINCT NEIGHBOR?

What is required to be a distinct neighbor — and what might lead to neighbor disagreements? Read on for ideas to avoid property line disputes, strengthen bonds and manage the real estate community. Whether I own a house or rent, we all borrow the proverbial cup of sugar from our neighbors from time to time. Whether we require a jumpstart, a socket wrench, or somebody to water our plants while we’re hanging out, sometimes we require to ask for assistance. Being… Read More »HOW TO BE A DISTINCT NEIGHBOR?

WHICH CLOSING DOCUMENTS TO KEEP AFTER CLOSING?

A guide to the closing documents I should keep after I purchase my house! New homebuyers can easily watch the amount of paperwork they own grow after purchasing a house. From a folder full of closing documents to piles, the pages are added up once a home purchase is completed. The inclination may be to keep everything. After all, I’ve just completed the largest purchase of my life. Also, all of those closing documents must have some purpose to keep… Read More »WHICH CLOSING DOCUMENTS TO KEEP AFTER CLOSING?