5 Signs You Have Owned Your House for Too Long In Lowell

Maybe it is time to move!  Signs may be telling you that the time has come, though you may be ignoring them! Is the thought of moving, dealing with showings, or dread of the entire traditional sale process delaying the inevitable? We’ll explore five signs you have owned your house for too long in Lowell. … Continued

5 Tips to Help You Prepare For Moving in Lowell

Saying goodbye to your home and moving to a new location requires a form of closure for many homeowners. Changing our mindset from the change being news to becoming our reality and finally carrying out the move can be made easier through careful preparations. You’ll find five tips below that will help you prepare in … Continued

How to Get the Best Price for Your Run Down House in Lowell

Decided to sell but have a problem? Homes that haven’t been maintained and have become an eyesore create a unique set of issues for their owners. If you should find yourself holding property in less than stellar condition, we will explore how to get the best price for your run-down house in Lowell. Avoid Contingencies … Continued

Tax sale Auctions Lowell Massachustts

If a property in Lowell or anywhere in Massachusetts has been sold at a tax auction, the owner and other interested parties may be entitled to collect the tax sale overage. If you’re a homeowner or real estate investor and are interested in learning how the tax sale overage process works, continue reading to understand … Continued

6 Tips To Be A Great Lowell Landlord When You Live Out of State

Having rental properties is a great way to have a steady monthly income. Beginning real estate investors typically stick to rental properties in their own area because they are familiar with the market and can easily check on their properties and make some repairs if necessary. Once you have enough experience and the means to … Continued

Lowell Massachusetts Property Tax Exemptions

Nobody in Lowell Massachusetts likes paying a cent extra in property taxes and if you are living in a state like this where the property taxes are high. You would want to cut down your taxes. Do you know if you qualify for a tax exemption? No state, county or city will tell you if … Continued

How To Turn Your Investment into a Great Rental Property in Lowell

A great rental property depends on both tangible and intangible characteristics. Each investor will have his or her preferences for what constitutes a great rental property, but there are a few universal characteristics everyone can agree upon. Here are some ways to turn your investment into a great rental property in Lowell. Location Having a … Continued

How To Properly Screen Tenants in Lowell

Investing in real estate rentals can be a dependable source of monthly income. You found a great property you can afford in a good location in Lowell that is desirable to tenants. You’ve made any property improvements that were necessary, and perhaps you updated the kitchen and bathroom. Now, it’s time to find a tenant. … Continued

What type of Loan will I need?

After you sell your home you will also need to get a loan for a new one, unless the proceeds from your current home enable you to purchase your next home with cash! When the time comes to go shopping, first for lenders and then for a mortgage, you’ll be inundated with terminology that can … Continued

Professional Probate House Buyers

Settling an estate in Massachusetts via the probate courts can be an overwhelming job for those left behind. You have the house(s), personal property, intangible assets and so much more to account for pass on or liquidate.  The vast majority of the people involved in the probate process have to deal with all of this … Continued

Deferred Maintenance and Selling

Commercial and Residential real estate acquisitions are modeled on spreadsheets or in fancy valuation software, often by analysts who have likely never had to hammer a nail in a wall. That’s fine. Commercial and Residential buildings exist because some developer / builder planned for them financially, and could rely on other investors who have also … Continued

CONSTRUCTION LOANS

Every week someone approaches me that is dying to grow their real estate business.  However, they have used all of their cash in property improvements and down-payments. With little cash, they seem helpless.  However, they are still wanting to continue to grow. There are a million strategies gurus try to sell, however, I’m here to … Continued

Crisis investing

No one saw it coming. No one could have predicted it. It’s crazy to think that an infection that started with one or two people on the other side of the globe has brought the entire world to its knees. And this thing is far from over. We all know that. But consider that crisis … Continued