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Smart home: Definition, benefits, and the best smart home devices

Smart home technology lets you remotely control devices and systems in your home. Discover the advantages of a smart home and explore the top devices.

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Single-family vs. multifamily homes: What’s the difference?

Single-family homes are detached from other homes, while multifamily homes are connected to other units. Here are the differences between these properties.

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Energy-efficient home: What it is and how to create one

An energy-efficient home has various appliances and features that reduce energy consumption and offer potential savings. Learn about how you can create one.

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What is affordable housing? How to find and qualify for it

Affordable housing is defined as an occupant paying no more than 30% of their income to housing. Here’s how it works and how to qualify for affordable ...

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Condo vs. house: Which is best for you?

Trying to decide between buying a condo or a house? Learn the key differences in cost, maintenance, lifestyle, and more to make the right choice for you.

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Rose Hill Estate, a 40 million dollar mansion in Georgia, with a grand staircase leading up to the front door.

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What is a pocket listing?

Want to know more about pocket listings? These listings are homes that do not appear on the MLS. Understand how pocket listings work, and their pros and cons.

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Blue A-frame modular home with covered porch surrounded by trees.

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Building a manufactured home: A closer look at how manufactured homes are built

Thinking of buying or building a manufactured home? Learn more about how they’re made, what they cost, and how they differ from traditional homes.

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What are asset classes?

Asset classes are categories of investments, such as real estate, stocks, and bonds. Discover how diversifying your portfolio can enhance your returns.

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A complete guide to mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs are publicly traded investments in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. Learn about mREITs as well as their pros and cons before investing.

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How to pick a real estate agent to sell your home

Real estate agents can help you sell your house, but how do you know who to hire and how much does it cost? Here’s what you should know before you sign a ...

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Young family playing in yard of their modern ranch style home.

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Price-to-rent ratio explained: Is it better to rent or buy?

What the price-to-rent ratio is, and how it helps determine whether renting or buying is more cost-effective so you can make an informed housing decision.

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How to calculate return on rental property

Learn how to calculate return on investment for rental properties, including formulas, examples, and tips to evaluate and improve your investment strategy.

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What does turnkey mean?

A turnkey property is a type of real estate that’s move-in ready and needs few or no renovations. You may pay more for these homes, but is it worth it?

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How economic occupancy can help you maximize rental income

Economic occupancy helps real estate investors see whether their properties’ earnings match the full income potential. Find out about this key metric here...

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What are nonagency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and should I invest in them?

Want to invest in real estate without becoming a landlord? Learn how nonagency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) work and how to strategically invest in them.

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This is how to gift a house to a family member

When your home is free of a mortgage, you can move the property ownership to a relative...

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White modern multi unit townhomes with lush landscaping.

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How to lower capital gains tax on rental property sales

Owners pay capital gains on rental properties when they sell. Learn how these taxes work and how to reduce what you owe when you sell an investment property....

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12-minute read

How to start investing in affordable housing

Affordable housing has unique advantages and disadvantages compared with other real estate investment opportunities. Here’s what you should know beforehan...

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