Category Archives: home ownership

Best DIY Projects for a High ROI For Resale

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Donnie Whitaker

As the housing market fluctuates, so too does your risk when you purchase and rehabilitate a home as an investment. If you have bought a home to resell, you need to get the best return on investment (ROI) for each of your rehab tasks. Knowing exactly which DIY projects are the best for ROI and avoiding those that are the worst is the best place to start. Continue reading →

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Five things to consider when purchasing a vacation home as an investment.

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Donnie Whitaker

First, let me get it out of the way.  I am not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.  My advice is coming from over 1o years experience representing buyers and sellers in resort markets and my observations over those years. … Continue reading →

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Short Sale or Foreclosure and your Credit

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Donnie Whitaker

While the terms short sale and foreclosure have been used frequently in the real estate world over the last few years, the general perception from most is that they both affect your credit equally. So when push comes to shove, … Continue reading →

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