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Is It Smart To Get A Home Equity Line Of Credit?, Big Fix & Flip Cost Insight, How Building Materials Costs Have Changed Over The Past 6 Years

October 21, 2025 Gerald Lucas

Is It Smart To Get A Home Equity Line Of Credit?

Real Estate Tip:

When you estimate holding costs for a property rehab, consider estimated renovation time as well as the time required to sell the property--longer renovation time will result in higher overall costs.

Real Estate News:

Over the past six years, the cost of nearly every major building material — from lumber and steel to concrete and drywall — has risen sharply. Some prices spiked during the pandemic and eased, while others have climbed steadily with no sign of slowing.

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5 Hidden Fees Moving Companies Charge, What To Look For In A Real Estate Attorney, % Of US Real Estate Markets Where Home Prices Are Falling

October 14, 2025 Gerald Lucas

5 Hidden Fees Moving Companies Charge

Real Estate Tip:

If you choose to hire a real estate attorney, select an attorney who specializes in real estate rather than an attorney who is a jack of all trades.

Real Estate News:

Home prices in the US are declining in more than half of local real estate markets.

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Does Rent Control Lower Rent Prices?, Tip For Landlords To Stay On Top Of Their Rental Market, Latest On Existing US Homes Sales

October 7, 2025 Gerald Lucas

Does Rent Control Lower Rent Prices?

Real Estate Tip:

If you own rental property, monitor market rent prices where your property is located by looking at current rental ads for similar properties so you can see what your prospective tenants or current tenants are seeing.

Real Estate News:

Sales of existing US homes fell .2% in August from the prior month.

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